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Best Assisted Living in Lancaster, PA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 5 homes in Lancaster, PA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $4,300
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $3,800–$6,400
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Lancaster (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

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Homestead Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lancaster (Rohrerstown)
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Facility 100
PA AVG 144
Rank #209 / 552
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Facility 16
PA AVG 49
Rank #558 / 667
Homestead Village Inc5-40%61.2Non-Profit- 57.0% Private Rooms
Legend of Lancaster
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lancaster (Millersville Road)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 144
Rank #209 / 552
Yes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 49
Rank #167 / 667
Lancaster Pch LLC201280%32616.3Profit- 79.0% 1 Bed
Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lancaster (Woodlawn)
125
Facility 125
PA AVG 144
Rank #106 / 552
Yes
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 49
Rank #237 / 667
Providence Place Of Lancaster Associates12575%383.2For-Profit124 79.2% Studio / 1 Bed
Magnolias of Lancaster
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lancaster (Rohrerstown Road)
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 144
Rank #506 / 552
Yes
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 49
Rank #275 / 667
Tithonus Lancaster, LP13469.2%503.8Profit64 84.2% -
Home Instead – Lancaster
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lancaster (Clearview)
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Facility -
PA AVG 144
Yes
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 49
Rank #184 / 667
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Overview of Homestead Village

Homestead Village in Lancaster is a Life Plan community that boasts an environment filled with genuine kindness, compassion, and remarkable skill. Offering personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing services, seniors are guaranteed to maintain their individuality by allowing them to choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Provided their delightful ambiance, management, and staff encourage residents to live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with people their age.

Homestead Village’s accommodations are focused on enhancing the lifestyles of each individual. Services and amenities include a fully-equipped kitchen, individually controlled air condition and heating systems, an emergency call system, walk-in showers with grab bar, a laundry room on each floor, and all utilities included in the building; services include in-house wellness nurse, social services support, maintenance of each apartment, flexible dining programs, and transportation to local areas.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Overview of Legend of Lancaster

Legend of Lancaster is an elegant luxury personal care and memory care that enhances the standard of living of seniors in the city. Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Legend of Lancaster is one of the homes offering unparalleled care for residential assisted living and memory care for seniors.

Legend of Lancaster provides a resident-centered approach where amenities and services are designed to meet the needs of each senior through their life enrichment program, which offers local excursions with a vibrant social group and history lectures to meet their educational needs. They boast their Gold Leaf Dining program, which promotes an experience of delight for exquisite flavors of chef-prepared nutritious meals.

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Room Sizes: 410 / 425 - 460 / 430 / 495 / 610 / 755 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster

Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster provides a home that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors, management hopes residents discover possibilities where anything can happen at home. The upscale retirement home heeds a warm, welcoming, family-like, dedicated approach to senior care.

Residential living at Providence Place is built around a rich history, important landmarks, and a top-notch service. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, a calendar of activities is given to each resident, a planned list of classes and outings, therapy services, and specialized memory care activities. Personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, regardless of whether the resident is on a short-term or long-term stay.

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Room Sizes: 340 / 460 / 482 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Magnolias of Lancaster

Located in the serene charm of Lancaster County, Magnolias of Lancaster stands as an exceptional assisted living community with memory care services tailored for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Embracing a comprehensive memory care program, this community offers a secure, welcoming, and respectful haven for seniors with memory impairments.

With a focus on safety and peace of mind, Magnolias of Lancaster’s 24-hour certified care team and emergency communication system reassure families, ensuring that their loved ones are embraced by a secure setting designed to meet their unique needs. Their dedicated team of experts is committed to delivering personalized care and engaging activities that nurture emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Explore Magnolias’s beautiful landscaping and inviting spaces, where senior residents get access to the utmost comfort within a tranquil environment.

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Overview of Home Instead – Lancaster

Home Instead Lancaster takes pride in providing comprehensive services and support for in-home assisted living. With a deep understanding of seniors’ diverse needs, they go above and beyond to ensure that each individual receives the highest level of care and support. The professional and compassionate staff helps aging adults stay engaged in everyday life with tailor-made support from professional caregivers, keeping them safe and well at home.

Their professional caregivers immerse themselves wherever home is to assist with everyday activities of daily living and build a lasting relationship with you and your family. Their mission is to provide a care plan personalized to your family’s needs to bring comfort, connection, and quality of life to the place they love the most, their home. Services include ADLs, specialized memory care activities, engaging programs, and companionship services.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lancaster, PA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Lancaster, PA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lancaster, PA is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Lancaster, PA?

Assisted living in Lancaster, PA typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lancaster, PA?

Assisted living facilities in Lancaster, PA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Lancaster, PA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in Lancaster, PA.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.