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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shippensburg, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shippensburg.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Shippensburg for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 18 assisted living facilities in the Shippensburg area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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9.3
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The place was phenomenal and everyone took very good care of Mom. We definitely felt the personal touch and could see that everyone there really felt wanted. The staff was exceptional.
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.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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9.9
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Magnolias is a great place for caring for your loved one. We currently have a 2nd family member in their care. Staff is very personable and attentive to both resident and family members. Chambersburg 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.
Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....
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The management and staff at Paramount Senior Living/Chambersburg Road are very kind, patient, and respectful. The management was very honest and explained everything at a level that my parents understood....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
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
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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
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, 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.
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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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
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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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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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Deb, the administrator for "The Manor" as we lovingly call it, told me on my first visit that the staff treats the facility as their home and the residents as their family...and I have found this to be so...
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.
Michaux Manor is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, PA, which is in Franklin County and home to just over 3,000 people. Residents will enjoy this quiet area and enjoy the scenic atmosphere with its park-like settings and mountainous views, small schools and area shops where they...
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Cost of assisted living in Shippensburg, PA
The average cost of senior living in Shippensburg is $4,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blain, PA with an average of $3,952 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shippensburg, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shippensburg, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shippensburg vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shippensburg, PA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shippensburg over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shippensburg, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shippensburg
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shippensburg
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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The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA
5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely.
The place is very pretty, clean and happy
My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner
Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA
5.0
Overall, the experience has been very good. We picked this community, because it looked great and did not have time to check anywhere else. Only given 12 hour notice she had to go to another facility form Ohio. Supposed to give 48 hours notice for relocation, but the Ohio facility messed up.
Shippensburg review score based on 24 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 24 reviews of 17 Shippensburg assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shippensburg 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
Shippensburg review score compared against nearby cities
9.5
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Review subcategories for Shippensburg 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 24 reviews of 17 Shippensburg assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shippensburg 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.Shippensburg, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
4.6
Care services
4.9
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.7
4.1
Activities
4.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.8
4.1
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Shippensburg assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shippensburg assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shippensburg, 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 Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
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
23.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shippensburg, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shippensburg, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shippensburg
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 Shippensburg protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolias of Chambersburg, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road and Celebration Villa of Shippensburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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