Personal Care Homes in Franklin County, PA
16 licensed personal care homes across Franklin County, with capacity for up to 810 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Franklin County (Chambersburg and surrounding towns) serves south-central PA near the Maryland line. Families often compare local homes with Cumberland and Adams County so they can stay close to Chambersburg Hospital or a visitor living toward Harrisburg.
Of 16 homes with a reported capacity, 1 intimate (under 10 residents), 8 small (10–39 residents), 4 mid (40–99 residents), 3 large (100+ residents). All 16 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Franklin County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Franklin County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Franklin County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Franklin County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Franklin County
Chambersburg 8 homes
Fayetteville 2 homes
Waynesboro 2 homes
Greencastle 1 home
Orrstown 1 home
Spring Run 1 home
St Thomas 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Franklin County
5 of the 16 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Paramount Senior Living At Chambersburg Road (24 beds), The Leland Of Laurel Run (22 beds), Magnolias Of Chambersburg - Building 1 (28 beds), Menno Haven Memory Care - 1 (15 beds), Menno Haven Memory Care - 2 (15 beds). Memory care in Franklin County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Franklin County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Providence Place Of ChambersburgChambersburg · 187 residents · memory care unit
- Parker House Assisted LivingWaynesboro · 48 residents · memory care unit
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Franklin County?
- There are 16 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Franklin County, with a combined licensed capacity of 810 residents.
- Which cities in Franklin County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Chambersburg (8), Fayetteville (2), Waynesboro (2), Greencastle (1), Orrstown (1), Spring Run (1), St Thomas (1).
- Do I need to live in Franklin 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 Franklin County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Franklin County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Franklin County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Franklin County. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
Guides for families in Franklin County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Harrisburg, PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)