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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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think they were under staffed as far as aides & nurses, especially in the evenings. This was my impression, at least in the memory section.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
Grand View ManorGrand View Manor is a senior community meets the dreams of those who wish to retire in the country, away from the hustle and bustle, the traffic and stress of the urban environment. Located in rural Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, Grand View Manor puts residents on top of a hill with...
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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.
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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, Independent 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.
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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.
Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. The...
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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 Kirkwood, PA

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $4,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Akron, PA with an average of $4,317 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kirkwood, PA, vs. nearby cities

Kirkwood, PA
$4,935/mo
$5,069/mo

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

Kirkwood, PA
$4,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,935/mo
$5,564/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,715/mo
Studio
$5,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,496/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,135/mo

Senior living costs in Kirkwood 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: Kirkwood, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirkwood, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,935/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,564/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,402/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Kirkwood, PA:$4,935/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Kirkwood, PA:$5,564/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Kirkwood, PA:$4,402/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kirkwood, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kirkwood 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 median 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
Kirkwood, PA$5,298/mo$5,069/mo+4.5%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Kirkwood, PA
2024 average cost:$5,298/mo
2023 average cost:$5,069/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kirkwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kirkwood

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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Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

Kirkwood review score based on 1,735 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1735 reviews of 293 Kirkwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kirkwood 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

Kirkwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Kirkwood, PA293 facilities
8.6
Quarryville, PA26 facilities
7.1
Oxford, PA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Kirkwood 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 1,735 reviews of 293 Kirkwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kirkwood 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.
Kirkwood, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Kirkwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kirkwood

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 Kirkwood protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Juniper Village at Lebanon and Chestnut Knoll are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 357 assisted living facilities near Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Traditions of Hershey. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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