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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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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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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, 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.
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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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Cost of independent living in Locke Mills, PA

The average cost of senior living in Locke Mills is $3,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, PA with an average of $2,277 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Locke Mills, PA vs. nearby cities

Locke Mills, PA
$3,776/mo
$3,810/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Locke Mills, PA vs. the state and national average

Locke Mills, PA
$3,776/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Locke Mills vs. other types of senior living

$5,564/mo
Independent Living
$3,776/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Locke Mills, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,697/mo
Studio
$4,802/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Locke Mills over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Locke Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Locke Mills

Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.9
This is a good place. They have a lot to offer the residents. I would recommend you look at the community to see if it would work for your loved one. The service time could be improved for meal service as it seems to be a long time to get food for the residents.

Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.9
It was very difficult decision on where to send our Father for care. From my first call to country Meadows, the love and patience that were shown to us, I knew it was a first rate community in the area. Allison in marketing walked us though the admittance process and helped us with ...
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The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

5.0
This is the best place we looked. The location is ideal. Great parking space, easy access. The people are so nice here and welcoming.

Locke Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locke Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locke Mills, 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 Locke Mills 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 Locke Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Locke Mills 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 Locke Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locke Mills 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 Locke Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.4%
46.1%
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The Terraces at Capitol Village, Holiday Essex House and Brookdale Grayson View are the top-rated independent living facilities near Locke Mills, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Locke Mills, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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