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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
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3131 Floor plans available
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The executive director is responsive and helpful. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The director of nursing is unresponsive and unhelpful. They need a new food vendor. In August food was great. Now...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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They could have better meals. Activities could be better for men. Staff not always nice and do not give residents privacy. Activities should also be like to the war museum in Gettysburg, etc.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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...
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After careful consideration and much prayer, we felt like God lead us to Transitions, and we have been very satisfied with our Mom’s care. She enjoys the activities and raves about [name removed] who...
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.
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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.
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
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, 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.
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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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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
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 Mc Crea, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Crea is $3,765 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kistler, PA with an average of $3,311 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Crea, PA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Crea, PA
$3,765/mo
$3,639/mo
$3,956/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Crea, PA, vs. state and national averages

Mc Crea, PA
$3,765/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Crea, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,787/mo
Independent Living
$3,765/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Crea, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,543/mo
Studio
$4,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,937/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,350/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Crea vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mc Crea, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Crea, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,765/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,761/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,787/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mc Crea, PA:$3,765/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Crea, PA:$4,761/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mc Crea, PA:$4,787/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Crea, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Crea and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Mc Crea, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Crea have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mc Crea, PA$3,168/mo$3,656/mo-13.3%
Pennsylvania$3,305/mo$3,183/mo+3.8%
National$3,207/mo$3,144/mo+2.0%
Mc Crea, PA
2024 average cost:$3,168/mo
2023 average cost:$3,656/mo
Percent change:-13.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,305/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Mc Crea

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Crea

Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.6
What I like the most about Harmony at West Shores is the People, food, and parking. Yes I would recommend this community to other families based on my experience

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove in Duncannon, PA

4.0
Good healthcare and personal care. They need to find more help with their food services and improve their menu.

Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA

5.0
What our family likes the most about the Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road community is the location. Our family can visit and rent on of the apartments for [fee removed] for a night for that price.

Mc Crea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Crea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Crea, 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 Mc Crea 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 Mc Crea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Crea, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Crea 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 Mc Crea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Crea, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Crea 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 Mc Crea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Crea, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Harmony at West Shore, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road and Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Crea, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Mc Crea, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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