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Photo of Senior Commons at Powder Mill
11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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115 reviews
9.5
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115 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
29%
3 star
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I enjoy the outings, games, entertainment, the best view from every angle. Beautiful birds, cardinals, hulks, deer, bunny rabbits and squirrels. The food is good, with choices and the kitchen staff is...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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55 Photos available
9.0
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35 reviews
9.0
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35 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
3%
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It is a family type environment everybody knows my Mom by name. Lots of events to try to get relatives to spend time with residents. Love Celebration Villa of York!
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.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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1212 Photos available
8.6
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43 reviews
8.6
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43 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
48%
3 star
5%
2 star
7%
1 star
5%
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Our experience was much better when we switched doctors that would come into the facility. Also, when Mom began hospice care, it was a godsend. The hospice staff took care of a lot of the personal needs that...
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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77 Photos available
9.1
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69 reviews
9.1
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69 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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The staff was amazing, very helpful. A manager literally used a box truck to move mom's things. We picked this community because of the price and location.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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Photo of Amoroso Wellness at York
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
54 reviews
8.8
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54 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
46%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
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Like all nursing homes these days I am aware of maintaining staff and overall costs. It is issue for the nursing home and assisted living facilities all over our area. Amoroso Wellness has worked through...
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.
Amoroso Wellness at York is a senior living community located in York, PA, which is a historical city in York County and home to just over 43,000 people. Amoroso Wellness at York offers the highest level of care to our seniors in a quiet, home-like setting. At Amoroso Wellness at York, our...
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55 Photos available
8.8
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60 reviews
8.8
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60 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
30%
3 star
10%
2 star
8%
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8%
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I looked over many different facilities both in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and Seaton Springwood was the nicest, most affordable and by far had the best staff of any. I definitely recommend Seaton...
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.
The Haven at Springwood offers a safe, secure environment with delicious meals, great activities, beautiful apartments, and varying levels of care provided by licensed staff as needed.
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7.0
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1 review
7.0
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Clean facility. Very nice administrative staff, efficient medical staff (PT/OT, Doctor, NP). Evening and night GNA’s on the assistant living side need improvement with timely service, patience, 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.
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5 star
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4 star
25%
3 star
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Mom seems to really like it here and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. She has adjusted well to the community. The community is well-kept, there has been minor concerns about cleaning. The...
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.
The Victorian Villa is a 40-bed personal care facility located adjacent to the Dallastown Nursing Center in Dallastown, PA. The Villa is designed for individuals seeking an alternative living arrangement where choice, convenience, companionship and support are combined in a safe and secure...
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8.9
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8 reviews
8.9
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8 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
0%
3 star
13%
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We were living in a community of 500 homes with all the amenities of a Resort. We were not sure that Country Meadows could satisfy us. In searching out several retirement communities we decided to pick...
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
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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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.
Photo of The Village at Kelly Drive
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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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, 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.
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.
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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, 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
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.

Cost of assisted living in York, PA

The average cost of senior living in York is $4,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winterstown, PA with an average of $4,229 per month.

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

York, PA
$4,555/mo
$4,483/mo

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

York, PA
$4,555/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,555/mo
$5,373/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,930/mo
Studio
$5,036/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,771/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,611/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in York over time

York, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in York, 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 York.

What families are saying about assisted living in York

Recent reviews for assisted living in York

Evergreen Estates in Lancaster, PA

5.0
Very friendly, on top of things, feels like your home. They have different size rooms, all are pretty big. They do laundry for you every day, give you toiletries if needed. I would recommend them to other families.

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.

York review score based on 112 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 112 reviews of 19 York assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The York 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

York review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
York, PA19 facilities
8.7
North York, PA22 facilities
8.7
West York, PA21 facilities

Review subcategories for York 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 112 reviews of 19 York assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare York 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.
York, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

York assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in York assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in York, 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 York 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 York that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
York, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
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
42.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in York 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 York Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
York, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in York 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 York partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
York, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in York 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 York communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
York, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in York 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 York offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
York, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in York

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 York protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Palmyra Senior Living, Traditions of Hershey and Senior Commons at Powder Mill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near York, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 22 assisted living facilities near York, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in York, Pennsylvania are Palmyra Senior Living and Traditions of Hershey. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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