Personal Care Homes in Harrisburg, PA
14 licensed personal care homes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving up to 796 residents (Dauphin County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Harrisburg-area families typically search the city plus nearby Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, and the West Shore. Licensed personal care homes range from small manors to larger senior campuses with good access to major medical centers.
Also search nearby: Mechanicsburg · Carlisle · Lebanon · York
Harrisburg has 14 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 17102, 17109, 17110, 17111, 17112, 17113. The largest is Ecumenical Retirement Community Of Harrisburg Iii (capacity 136). Families comparing options in Harrisburg can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 14 homes with a reported capacity, 5 intimate (under 10 residents), 7 mid (40–99 residents), 2 large (100+ residents).
All 14 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Harrisburg (Dauphin County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Harrisburg (Dauphin County) — each home sets its own price.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 Harrisburg (Dauphin 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 Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg
Assisted living & memory care near Harrisburg
4 of the 14 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Ecumenical Retirement Community Of Harrisburg Iii (38 beds), Viva Senior Living At Harrisburg (24 beds), Brookdale Harrisburg (24 beds), Arden Courts (Susquehanna) (64 beds). Memory care in Dauphin County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Dauphin County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Crescent View Assisted LivingMiddletown · 98 residents
- Columbia Cottage - LinglestownHarrisburg · 76 residents · memory care unit
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Harrisburg, PA?
- There are 14 licensed personal care homes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 796 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Harrisburg personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Harrisburg are located across ZIP codes 17102, 17109, 17110, 17111, 17112, 17113.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Harrisburg?
- The average Harrisburg personal care home is licensed for 57 residents, with the largest (Ecumenical Retirement Community Of Harrisburg Iii) licensed for 136.
- How much does personal care cost near Harrisburg?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Harrisburg that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Harrisburg
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Harrisburg, PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
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