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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dauphin County, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dauphin County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dauphin County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 98 independent living facilities in Dauphin County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Camp Curtin, Riverfront Park and Hillside Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Hershey and Elizabethtown.
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Great fit for my Dad. His income is in the lower range, and it was challenging trying to find a nice place that met his financial requirements. The manager goes above and beyond to assist the residents...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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My loved one went into Quarryville a couple of times for rehabilitation. The place was okay, but he was not getting any better so we moved him to another place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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Cost of independent living in Dauphin County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Dauphin County is $3,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gratz, PA with an average of $3,457 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dauphin County, PA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dauphin County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dauphin County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dauphin County, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dauphin County
Recent reviews for independent living in Dauphin County
The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA
5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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Juniper Village at Lebanon
5.0
Juniper Village is very clean, sometimes with communities and caring for elderly residents there may be unpleasant odor, but not that this community. The staff are very friendly, they usually talk to you as you walking around, call you by name and even talk about things your loved one is getting ...
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Dauphin County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dauphin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dauphin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dauphin County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dauphin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dauphin County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dauphin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dauphin County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dauphin County independent 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 independent living communities in Dauphin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dauphin County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
46.1%
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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Faithful Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 98 independent living facilities near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Keystone Villa at Ephrata and Faithful Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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