Personal Care Homes in Dauphin County, PA
19 licensed personal care homes across Dauphin County, with capacity for up to 1,246 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
County pages help families searching by Area Agency on Aging region, hospital discharge county, or where adult children live. Compare homes by city below, or request a free shortlist matched to open beds.
Homes
19
Total capacity
1,246
Cities
5
ZIP codes
9
Cities in Dauphin County with licensed homes
Licensed personal care homes in Dauphin County
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Dauphin County?
- There are 19 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Dauphin County, with a combined licensed capacity of 1,246 residents.
- Which cities in Dauphin County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Harrisburg (14), Hershey (2), Middletown (1), Millersburg (1), Steelton (1).
- Do I need to live in Dauphin County to move into a home there?
- No. Pennsylvania personal care homes do not require county residency. Many families choose a home closer to the adult child who will visit most often.
- Can I get a free shortlist for Dauphin County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Dauphin County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
Guides for families in Dauphin County
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