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59 reviews
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59 reviews
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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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88 Floor plans available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
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13%
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I like the kindness and courtesy of the staff and the management. Theater place is clean, and kept clean, light and calm colors with great artwork. My only regret is that my sister did not come to Terraces...
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.
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9.4
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87 reviews
9.4
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87 reviews
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50%
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34%
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5%
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5%
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Our loved one was was only at Viva for a couple of months, had a fall that brought her to the hospital and Viva chose not to accept her back in to their community, feeling that she needed additional care...
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.
Live Vibrantly. Live Viva.Our VisionWe are dedicated to the continuation of vibrant living in a safe and comfortable home-like setting.Living VivaAging is an inevitable part of life, but losing life's spark doesn't have to be. We strive to create an environment where our residents can...
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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45 reviews
8.2
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45 reviews
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29%
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38%
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9%
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We've had a good experience with Brookdale Harrisburg. But there was a lot of confusion when we moved my parents in with paperwork and payments. I'd strongly suggest making copies of any forms you fill out.
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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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.
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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 Ellendale Forge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ellendale Forge is $4,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pillow, PA with an average of $4,264 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellendale Forge, PA vs. nearby cities

Ellendale Forge, PA
$4,940/mo
$4,962/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellendale Forge, PA vs. the state and national average

Ellendale Forge, PA
$4,940/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellendale Forge vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,940/mo
$5,415/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ellendale Forge, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,882/mo
Studio
$4,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ellendale Forge over time

Ellendale Forge, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellendale Forge, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellendale Forge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellendale Forge

Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community in Lebanon, PA

5.0
Our experience was very good, [name removed] was loved even towards the end when she became more difficult to manage, I feel that the people at Linden Village went above what was expected. Of course the cost is never easy but when we moved [name removed] into a nursing facility and saw the ...
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Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Vibralife in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.

Ellendale Forge review score based on 65 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 10 Ellendale Forge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellendale Forge 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

Ellendale Forge review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Ellendale Forge, PA10 facilities
7.8
Dauphin, PA24 facilities
8.0
Marysville, PA29 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellendale Forge 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 65 reviews of 10 Ellendale Forge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellendale Forge 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ellendale Forge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellendale Forge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellendale Forge, 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 Ellendale Forge 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 Ellendale Forge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellendale Forge, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellendale Forge 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 Ellendale Forge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellendale Forge, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellendale Forge 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 Ellendale Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellendale Forge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellendale Forge 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 Ellendale Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellendale Forge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellendale Forge 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 Ellendale Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellendale Forge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellendale Forge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellendale Forge protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Palmyra Senior Living, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellendale Forge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Ellendale Forge, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellendale Forge, Pennsylvania are Palmyra Senior Living, Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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