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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hockersville, PA

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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
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31 reviews
8.3
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31 reviews
5 star
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26%
3 star
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My father seems to be happy there. The staff has been great at keeping me informed of any issues. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. His room is spacious, and I really like the fact that he has his...
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 HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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9.8
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74 reviews
9.8
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74 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
18%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
3%
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This place is truly excellent at memory care. My loved one and I agree that they are very kind across the board. I find folks to be perfectly responsive to my questions. The activities are varied and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
55 reviews
9.8
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55 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
15%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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0%
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My mother has been in Assisted Living at Juniper Village for close to a year. Our initial observations have proven to be true throughout her stay. The facility is always super clean, the staff from top to...
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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100 reviews
9.6
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100 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
23%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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My Mom has been a resident since [date removed]. It has been a wonderful experience for her. There are tons of daily activities and she has made several friends. The staff really seems to watch out for...
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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1616 Photos available
9.4
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100 reviews
9.4
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100 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
31%
3 star
4%
2 star
5%
1 star
6%
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The friendliness of the staff gets a 5++. They took excellent care of my mom. Even at the end they were there for her and also were there to support me and my family. I highly recommended Viva. And I am glad...
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.
Live Vibrantly. Live Viva.Our VisionWe are dedicated to the continuation of vibrant living in a safe and comfortable home-like setting.Living VivaAging is an inevitable part of life, but losing life's spark doesn't have to be. We strive to create an environment where our residents can...
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8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
2 star
15%
1 star
15%
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My brother is the resident. So far, the staff has been very responsive to his needs. I've appreciated the individual attention they show him and regularly Check in with me
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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5 star
97%
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3%
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
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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5 star
73%
4 star
15%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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I moved here a year ago from Florida and was very nervous, but everyone here was so caring and I felt at ease. It never felt like I was in a facility, it felt like home and the staff felt like family. You...
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.
Palmyra Senior Living is small intimate personal care home specializing in Memory Care and Personal Care, offering 24 hour personalized assistance with care and supervision with all the comforts of home. Our home is located in the charming town of Palmyra, PA in a tranquil luxurious setting and...
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8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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My father has been in many facilities over the past year, some where more intense care giving but still had living sections attached for when he was able to move . Country meadows was hands down the top...
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.
9.7
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13 reviews
9.7
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13 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
8%
3 star
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2 star
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Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing 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.
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My mom just recently passed away and the care that was given to her at Columbia Cottage in Hershey was such a blessing. They didn’t just take care of her physical needs but they truly cared about her and...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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.
Helping Families. Enriching Lives. It’s more than just our duty, it defines who we are. At NewSeasons, everything we do revolves around our residents and their families. Our residents tell us at NewSeasons they get the best of both worlds – the comforts of home and the life-enriching...

Cost of nursing homes in Hockersville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Hockersville is $4,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cornwall, PA with an average of $4,738 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hockersville, PA, vs. nearby cities

Hockersville, PA
$4,977/mo
$5,065/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hockersville, PA, vs. state and national averages

Hockersville, PA
$4,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hockersville, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,498/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,977/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hockersville, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,166/mo
Studio
$5,584/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,501/mo

Senior living costs in Hockersville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hockersville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHockersville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,977/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,712/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,498/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,995/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Hockersville, PA:$4,977/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Hockersville, PA:$4,712/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Hockersville, PA:$5,498/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Hockersville, PA:$3,995/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hockersville, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hockersville 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Hockersville, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hockersville 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
Hockersville, PA$4,773/mo$4,902/mo-2.6%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Hockersville, PA
2024 average cost:$4,773/mo
2023 average cost:$4,902/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hockersville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hockersville

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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Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Hockersville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hockersville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hockersville, 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 Hockersville nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Hockersville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hockersville, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hockersville nursing homes

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 Hockersville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hockersville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hockersville nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hockersville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hockersville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hockersville nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hockersville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hockersville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hockersville nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Hockersville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hockersville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.5%
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Harmony at Hershey, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Susquehanna and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hockersville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Hockersville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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