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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Upper Paxton, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Upper Paxton, 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 Upper Paxton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Upper Paxton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Upper Paxton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Upper Paxton 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 Hillside Village, Camp Curtin and Uptown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill.
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88 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
15 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
12 reviews
My Dad went from the hospital to Brookdale Grayson view. He had pneumonia and also has dementia. The staff and residents really took him under their wing to help him to feel comfortable. He had a hard time...
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.1
Review score
46 reviews
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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
3.0
Review score
1 review
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Upper Paxton, PA
The average cost of senior living in Upper Paxton is $5,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeburg, PA with an average of $4,023 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Upper Paxton, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Upper Paxton, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Upper Paxton, PA by room type
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Upper Paxton, PAPA stateNational
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Upper Paxton, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Upper Paxton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Upper Paxton
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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Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA
3.6
Staff is friendly and helpful. Communication with the family is good. The meals are not great. I would recommend the facility to others.
Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.9
The experience was good at harmony but my dad passed on [date removed]. I give all categories a 5 except for the quality of care which I would give a 5 and that is only because of staff shortage and the temp help was not always particularly motivated specifically overnight shift. Yes, we would ...
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Upper Paxton review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 9 Upper Paxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Upper Paxton 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
Upper Paxton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Upper Paxton 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 27 reviews of 9 Upper Paxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Paxton 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.Upper Paxton, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Upper Paxton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Paxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Paxton, 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 Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Paxton 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 Upper Paxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Paxton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Upper Paxton
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 Upper Paxton protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palmyra Senior Living, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Upper Paxton, Pennsylvania are Palmyra Senior Living and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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