Personal Care Homes in Ephrata, PA
6 licensed personal care homes in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, serving up to 330 residents (Lancaster County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Ephrata and northern Lancaster County offer community-scale personal care homes with easy access back to Lancaster city. Winter driving and farm-road access matter for frequent visitors.
Ephrata has 6 licensed personal care homes across ZIP code 17522. The largest is Keystone Villa At Ephrata (capacity 100). Families comparing options in Ephrata can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 6 homes with a reported capacity, 3 small (10–39 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents), 1 large (100+ residents).
All 6 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Ephrata (Lancaster County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Ephrata (Lancaster County) — each home sets its own price.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 Ephrata (Lancaster 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 Ephrata
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Ephrata
Assisted living & memory care near Ephrata
2 of the 6 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Keystone Villa At Ephrata (34 beds), Lincoln Christian Home (30 beds). Memory care in Lancaster County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Lancaster County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Providence Place Of LancasterLancaster · 125 residents · memory care unit
- The Long Community At HighlandLancaster · 64 residents · memory care unit
- Moravian ManorLititz · 40 residents
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Ephrata, PA?
- There are 6 licensed personal care homes in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 330 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Ephrata personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Ephrata are located across ZIP code 17522.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Ephrata?
- The average Ephrata personal care home is licensed for 55 residents, with the largest (Keystone Villa At Ephrata) licensed for 100.
- How much does personal care cost near Ephrata?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Ephrata. 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.
- How do I verify a Ephrata personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Ephrata?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Ephrata that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Ephrata
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Lancaster, PA (2026 Family 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 startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
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