Personal Care Homes in York County, PA
27 licensed personal care homes across York County, with capacity for up to 1,762 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
York County sits between Harrisburg and Lancaster. Families usually start in York city and Hanover, then expand toward Lancaster or Cumberland if they need more open beds or a shorter drive for the primary visitor.
Of 27 homes with a reported capacity, 5 intimate (under 10 residents), 6 small (10–39 residents), 9 mid (40–99 residents), 7 large (100+ residents). All 27 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in York County with licensed homes
Paying for care near York County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for York County — each home sets its own price.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 York 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 York County
York 14 homes
Hanover 7 homes
Dillsburg 2 homes
Dallastown 1 home
New Freedom 1 home
Shrewsbury 1 home
Thomasville 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near York County
10 of the 27 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Country Meadows Of Leader Heights (48 beds), Senior Commons At Powder Mill (44 beds), Autumn House East (32 beds), Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. (12 beds), Autumn House Of York (20 beds), Amoroso Wellness At York (20 beds), and 4 more. Memory care in York County →
Licensed assisted living residences in York County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Providence Place Of DoverDover · 190 residents · memory care unit
- Columbia Cottage Hanover, LlcHanover · 48 residents
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in York County?
- There are 27 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in York County, with a combined licensed capacity of 1,762 residents.
- Which cities in York County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in York (14), Hanover (7), Dillsburg (2), Dallastown (1), New Freedom (1), Shrewsbury (1), Thomasville (1).
- Do I need to live in York 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 York County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near York County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near York County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near York 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 York County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in York, PA & York County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Lancaster, PA (2026 Family Guide)
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Harrisburg, PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences