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Assisted Living in Lancaster, PA

Located in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is home to just over 59,000 residents, 10.4% of whom are aged 65 and older. Known for its large number of Amish communities, Lancaster also has many farmers’ markets and fruit stands, such as the century-old Lancaster Central Market located downtown. Seniors can also enjoy buggy rides in the countryside or browsing through many of the city’s antique stores. Lancaster is also home to three playhouse theaters, numerous shopping malls and outlet centers, over five dozen golf courses and several large parks, including Longs Park near the Park City Mall.

Assisted living offers help with daily activities and a social environment for older adults who find themselves ready to move out of fully-independent housing. In Lancaster, PA, the average cost for assisted living services is $5,550 per month according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. That price point makes Lancaster significantly more expensive than both the national and Pennsylvania average.

In the following overview, seniors can learn about Lancaster’s assisted living costs compared to other Pennsylvania cities, as well as some of the low-cost programs that support the lives of Lancaster’s senior population.

18 Assisted Living communities in Lancaster, PA | 20 nearby communities

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1. Legend of Lancaster

31 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Evergreen Estates Retirement Community

1300 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

3. Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster

1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Calvary Homes

502 ELIZABETH DRIVE, Lancaster, PA, 17601

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Woodcrest Villa – Continuing Care Retirement Community

2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Homestead Village

1800 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17604

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Willow Valley Communities

450 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17584

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Manorcare Health Services – Lancaster

100 ABBEYVILLE ROAD, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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Red Rose Manor, Lancaster, PA

9. Red Rose Manor

38 COTTAGE AVENUE, Lancaster, PA, 17602

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Vineyard Personal Care Home

3030 Columbia, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Hamilton Arms Center

336 South West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Golden Livingcenter – Lancaster

425 NORTH DUKE STREET, Lancaster, PA, 17602

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Henry G Long Home, Lancaster, PA

13. Henry G Long Home

200 N West End Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Mennonite Home

1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601

Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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Lehmans Res Hme, Lancaster, PA

15. Lehmans Res Hme

1237 E King St, Lancaster, PA, 17602

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, Lancaster, PA

16. Brethren Village Retirement Community

3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17543

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA

17. Mennonite Home

1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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Calvary Homes, Lancaster, PA

18. Calvary Homes

502 ELIZABETH DRIVE, Lancaster, PA, 17601

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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20 matching communities nearby Lancaster

1. Keystone Villa at Ephrata

100 North State Street, Ephrata, PA, 17522

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Legend of Lititz

80 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Juniper Village at Mount Joy

607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy, PA, 17552

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Brethren Village Retirement Community

3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Garden Spot Village

433 S Kinzer, New Holland, PA, 17557

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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Oak Leaf Manor South, Millersville, PA

6. Oak Leaf Manor South

2101 Wabank Road, Millersville, PA, 17551

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Landis Homes

1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA, 17543

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville, PA

8. Oak Leaf Manor North

2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville, PA, 17538

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. St. Anne’s Retirement Community

3952 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA, 17512

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Pleasant View Communities

544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA, 17545

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Quarryville Presbyterian

625 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA, 17566

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Luther Acres

600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA, 17543

Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA

13. Fairmount Homes

333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE, Ephrata, PA, 17522

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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Ephrata Manor, Ephrata, PA

14. Ephrata Manor

99 BETHANY ROAD, Ephrata, PA, 17522

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Audubon Villa

125 SOUTH BROAD STREET, Lititz, PA, 17543

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. Brereton Manor

3028 Anchor Road, Washington Boro, PA, 17582

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Hershey Mill Home

3828 COLUMBIA AVENUE, Mountville, PA, 17554

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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18. United Zion Retirement Community

722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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19. Brethren Village Retirement Community

3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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Pleasant View, Manheim, PA

20. Pleasant View

544 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA, 17545

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Lancaster

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Lancaster

Seniors living in Lancaster pay an average of $5,550 per month for assisted living care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster

Lancaster’s cost is about $1,000 higher than the U.S. average of $4,500 and about $1,500 higher than the Pennsylvania average of $4,100. 

$5550

Lancaster

$4100

Pennsylvania

$4500

The United States

Reading is one of the few Pennsylvania cities that reports a higher monthly average cost than Lancaster; its residents pay $5,720 monthly on average. The state’s largest city, Philadelphia, is also slightly more expensive than Lancaster at $5,685 a month. Pennsylvania’s state capital Harrisburg, where seniors pay an average of $4,828 a month, is roughly $720 cheaper than Lancaster. There’s more significant savings for Pittsburgh seniors, who pay $3,250 a month — $2,300 lower than in Lancaster. According to the data in Genworth’s report, the state’s least expensive city for assisted living care is Johnstown, where seniors pay $2,725 a month, which is less than half of Lancaster’s monthly average cost.

$5550

Lancaster

$2725

Johnstown

$3250

Pittsburgh

$4828

Harrisburg

$5685

Philadelphia

$5720

Reading

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lancaster

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Pennsylvania

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster Assisted Living Resources

 ContactDescription
Lancaster County Office of Aging
(717) 299-7979
The Lancaster County Office of Aging provides resources and referrals that promote health and safety for seniors. It handles senior assessments, operates the Ombudsman Program and provides Medicare counseling. The agency also provides long-term care options counseling.
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center(717) 299-3943The Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center provides a safe place for seniors to socialize and participate in a variety of activities, such as games, crafts and fitness classes. The center also provides financial education, offers medical screenings and holds events throughout the year, such as holiday parties and family socials.
Lancaster Rec Senior Center(717) 339-7671The Lancaster Rec Senior Center welcomes area residents aged 60 and over. It hosts a variety of activities, such as fitness classes, lectures and walking club that promote fun, socialization, healthy living and continued education. The center has a full-size gym, dance room, tech center and two activity rooms. Transportation is available.
Veterans Affairs Office of Lancaster County(717) 299-8000The Veterans Affairs Office of Lancaster County works with veterans and their dependents to help them secure all eligible benefits, such as VA pensions and the Aid and Attendance pension. It also provides free transportation services to the nearby Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lebanon.
Red Rose Transit(717) 291-1243Seniors aged 65 years and over can ride with Red Rose Transit free of charge by showing their Department of Transportation Senior Citizen ID card. Low-cost ride-share transportation, which offers door-to-door services, is also available for seniors. Applications are available online.

Lancaster Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the Lancaster area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.