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10 Best Nursing Homes in Plainville, PA

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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
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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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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
53 reviews
9.8
Review score
53 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
15%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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I needed to find a place for my mother and was recommended to Juniper Village by another family member. It was important to me and my late father that she would have a good place to stay and thats Juniper...
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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Photo of Linden Village A ProMedica Senior Living Community
4848 Photos available
9.2
Review score
68 reviews
9.2
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68 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
18%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
12%
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff were very helpful. Yes, we would recommend Linden Village Senior Living Community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
General Overview: At Linden Village our residents have Choice, Purpose and Independence. Choices they make, Purposes they have and Independence they continue to enjoy. Our Continuum of Care offers a wide range of services on one Campus. Resident Programming is everyday with many different...
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1010 Photos available
8.5
Review score
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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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.3
Review score
31 reviews
8.3
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
26%
3 star
19%
2 star
3%
1 star
16%
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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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66 Photos available
8.2
Review score
33 reviews
8.2
Review score
33 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
24%
3 star
9%
2 star
6%
1 star
12%
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Not cheap! But very nice facility and the people are very attentive and caring. Absolutely recommend it. It's a small place so you get to know everyone. My in-laws are doing great. My father in-law has...
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.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Lebanon, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, offering exceptional personal care options for seniors.Celebration Villa of Lebanon is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:-Private personal...
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11 Photo available
5 star
97%
4 star
3%
3 star
0%
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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.
Photo of Palmyra Senior Living
66 Photos available
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.
5 star
67%
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33%
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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: 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.
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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, 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.
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Plainville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Plainville is $4,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lititz, PA with an average of $4,695 per month.

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

Plainville, PA
$4,942/mo
$4,937/mo

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

Plainville, PA
$4,942/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,444/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,942/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,986/mo
Studio
$5,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,501/mo

Senior living costs in Plainville 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: Plainville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlainville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,942/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,675/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,444/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,093/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Plainville, PA:$4,942/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Plainville, PA:$4,675/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Plainville, PA:$5,444/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Plainville, PA:$4,093/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Plainville, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Plainville 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.

Plainville, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Plainville, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Plainville 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
Plainville, PA$5,391/mo$5,321/mo+1.3%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Plainville, PA
2024 average cost:$5,391/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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 Plainville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Plainville

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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Plainville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainville, 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 Plainville 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 Plainville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plainville, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Plainville 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 Plainville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plainville, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
6.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plainville 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 Plainville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Plainville 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 Plainville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Plainville 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 Plainville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plainville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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