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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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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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
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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
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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.
Schedule a visit with Silver Spring Personal Care Homeso you can see firsthand the level of commitment and caring we have to each and every resident at our senior care facility. We invite you to step inside our home - there is no better way to truly experience what we have to offer.
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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, 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.
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
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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.
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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, 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.
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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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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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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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After reading the reviews. I did not Want to come here for rehab. But let me let me tell you. This facility doesn’t deserve those reviews. I have been here a week and this place is great. The staff is...
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.
Vibralife Vibralife is located in historic Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and offers a wide variety of care services. We have senior living community that can provide seniors with memory care issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Our trained staff can assist residents with daily care and...
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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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.
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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 Longfellow, PA

The average cost of senior living in Longfellow is $4,592 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cassville, PA with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Longfellow, PA
$4,592/mo
$5,481/mo

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

Longfellow, PA
$4,592/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,592/mo
$5,350/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,368/mo
Studio
$5,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,100/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Longfellow over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Longfellow, 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 Longfellow.

What families are saying about assisted living in Longfellow

Recent reviews for assisted living in Longfellow

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.

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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Longfellow review score based on 209 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 209 reviews of 99 Longfellow assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Longfellow 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

Longfellow review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Longfellow, PA99 facilities
6.8
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Juniata Terrace, PA141 facilities

Review subcategories for Longfellow 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 209 reviews of 99 Longfellow assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Longfellow 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
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Longfellow assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longfellow assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longfellow, 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 Longfellow 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 Longfellow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
32.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
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
35.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Longfellow 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 Longfellow Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Longfellow, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Longfellow 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 Longfellow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longfellow, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Longfellow 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 Longfellow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longfellow, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longfellow 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 Longfellow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Longfellow

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 Longfellow protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Magnolias of Chambersburg, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Longfellow, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 124 assisted living facilities near Longfellow, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Longfellow, Pennsylvania is The Terraces at Capitol Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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