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Photo of Traditions of Hershey
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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109 reviews
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From the moment we visited Traditions of Hershey we knew it was the best fit! The apartment was a good size and there was lots of natural light. It felt like home right away. The staff were so kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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9.3
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60 reviews
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60 reviews
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Responding to emails is haphazard. Discussing items then asking for follow-ups that don't always happen. General communication is lacking. Staff competence is questionable, at times. No worries about mom's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in historic Maytown Pennsylvania, minutes from Lancaster, York, Elizabehtown, and Hershey, Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County is surrounded by the scenic farmlands that make Lancaster County so special. Paramount Senior Living offers much more than a place to live, we offer a...
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8.9
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18 reviews
8.9
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18 reviews
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Milissa was very easy to communicate with. Move in was easy and hassle free. My aunt has already gone on several trips with the facility and has been making friends. The only issue is they are having...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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3131 Floor plans available
8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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Very happy with the overall appearance of Harmony. Very upscale with furnishings and always clean. My father receives very good care for the most part. Harmony is experiencing staffing issues with dining...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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44 Floor plans available
8.1
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77 reviews
8.1
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They could flavor t food and make sure the food is served hot there are lots of games for dementia that help keep folks active ...unskilled service people and the food didn't look appealing! The plate must b...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy provides the keys to unlocking a great lifestyle for senior living! At Juniper Village we believe that maintaining and promoting an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit are keys to healthy aging. Whether you cherish quiet activities or spirited social...
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Elizabethtown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elizabethtown is $5,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York, PA with an average of $4,728 per month.

Assisted living costs in Elizabethtown, PA, vs. state and national averages

Elizabethtown, PA
$5,540/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Elizabethtown, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,540/mo
$7,597/mo

Assisted living costs in Elizabethtown, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,416/mo
Studio
$4,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,362/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,192/mo

Senior living costs in Elizabethtown vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elizabethtown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElizabethtown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,540/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,597/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,273/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elizabethtown, PA:$5,540/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elizabethtown, PA:$7,597/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elizabethtown, PA:$3,273/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elizabethtown, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elizabethtown and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Elizabethtown, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elizabethtown have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elizabethtown, PA$5,558/mo$5,177/mo+7.4%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Elizabethtown, PA
2024 average cost:$5,558/mo
2023 average cost:$5,177/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Elizabethtown.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elizabethtown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elizabethtown

Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA

3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.

Elizabethtown review score based on 753 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 753 reviews of 16 Elizabethtown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elizabethtown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Elizabethtown review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Elizabethtown, PA16 facilities
8.8
Lebanon, PA6 facilities
8.3
York, PA19 facilities

Review subcategories for Elizabethtown assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 753 reviews of 16 Elizabethtown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elizabethtown resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Elizabethtown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Elizabethtown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elizabethtown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elizabethtown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Elizabethtown assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Elizabethtown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.6%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.3%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elizabethtown assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Elizabethtown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.4%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.4%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.8%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elizabethtown assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elizabethtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.1%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elizabethtown assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elizabethtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elizabethtown assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Elizabethtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elizabethtown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.4%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.5%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elizabethtown

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elizabethtown protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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