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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gargol, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gargol, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Gargol or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gargol.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gargol for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 40 assisted living facilities in the Gargol area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Riverfront Park, Camp Curtin and Italian Lake.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Gargol, PA
The average cost of senior living in Gargol is $4,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arendtsville, PA with an average of $4,009 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gargol, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gargol, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gargol, PA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gargol over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gargol, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gargol
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gargol
Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA
5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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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.
Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.3
Definitely an interesting task balancing my interactions vs my Dad's and the fact that they were in the beginning of a management restructuring when he arrived. It has gotten better in many ways.
The number of people who show they really care and know my parents is something special.
The ...
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Gargol review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 31 Gargol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gargol 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
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Review subcategories for Gargol 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 76 reviews of 31 Gargol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gargol 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.Gargol, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Gargol assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gargol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gargol, 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 Gargol 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 Gargol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gargol, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
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
48.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gargol 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 Gargol Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gargol, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gargol 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 Gargol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gargol, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Gargol 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 Gargol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gargol, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gargol 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 Gargol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gargol, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gargol
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 Gargol protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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