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Senior Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Every licensed senior community in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.

28
Communities evaluated
10
Cities covered
7
5-star rated
3.1
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Harrisburg

Local Harrisburg-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Harrisburg prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$6,170/mo median
typical range $4,940–$7,710
Memory Care
$7,130/mo median
typical range $5,700–$8,910
Skilled Nursing
$12,530/mo median
typical range $11,360–$14,410
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,170/mo median
typical range $2,930–$7,840
Residential Care Home
$5,550/mo median
typical range $4,440–$6,940

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Harrisburg using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Harrisburg.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 28 communities in Harrisburg, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

Chapel Pointe at Carlisle in Carlisle
1

Carlisle, PA · 59 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Very limited availability

One of Carlisle's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Bethany Village Retirement Center in Mechanicsburg
2

Mechanicsburg, PA · 69 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Mechanicsburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg
3

Mechanicsburg, PA · 118 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Mechanicsburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Homeland Center in Harrisburg
4

Harrisburg, PA · 95 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Very limited availability

One of Harrisburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Sarah a Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle
5

Carlisle, PA · 117 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Carlisle's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community in Carlisle
6

Carlisle, PA · 58 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

One of Carlisle's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Duncannon
7

Duncannon, PA · 60 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

One of Duncannon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove in Duncannon
8

Duncannon, PA · 60 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Duncannon.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Skilled Nursing
9

Middletown, PA · 102 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Middletown.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Skilled Nursing
10

Newville, PA · 67 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newville.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Shippensburg
11

Shippensburg, PA · 125 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shippensburg.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Thornwald Home in Carlisle
12

Carlisle, PA · 83 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Carlisle.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Premier at Perry Village for Nursing and Rehab, Ll in New Bloomfield
13

New Bloomfield, PA · 118 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Bloomfield.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg in Mechanicsburg
14

Mechanicsburg, PA · 56 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mechanicsburg.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Gardens at Camp Hill, the in Camp Hill
15

Camp Hill, PA · 95 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Camp Hill.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Harrisburg
16

Harrisburg, PA · 138 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Harrisburg.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle
17

Carlisle, PA · 282 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Carlisle.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Harrisburg
18

Harrisburg, PA · 404 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Harrisburg.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Vibra Rehabilitation Center in Mechanicsburg
20

Mechanicsburg, PA · 48 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mechanicsburg.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Millersburg
21

Millersburg, PA · 194 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Millersburg.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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River's Bend Health & Rehab Center in Harrisburg
22

Harrisburg, PA · 198 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Gardens at West Shore, the in Camp Hill
24

Camp Hill, PA · 309 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Carlisle
25

Carlisle, PA · 114 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Middletown
26

Middletown, PA · 136 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Very limited availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Middletown.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Letort Spring Nursing and Rehab LLC in Carlisle
27

Carlisle, PA · 109 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $11,360$14,410/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Harrisburg, PA?

In the Harrisburg, PA area, assisted living typically runs $4,940–$7,710/month (median $6,170), memory care $5,700–$8,910/month (median $7,130), and skilled nursing $11,360–$14,410/month (median $12,530) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.

What are the best senior living communities in Harrisburg, PA?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Harrisburg, PA right now are Chapel Pointe at Carlisle, Bethany Village Retirement Center, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village. The full ranked list of 28 communities is on this page.

How are the 28 communities on this page rated?

Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.