Personal Care Homes in Lancaster, PA
15 licensed personal care homes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving up to 765 residents (Lancaster County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Lancaster city and Lancaster County offer a wide mix of licensed personal care homes — small community homes and larger campuses — with options extending into Ephrata, Lititz, Columbia, and Elizabethtown. Visit frequency and winter driving matter as much as the building.
Also search nearby: Ephrata · Lititz · Columbia · Elizabethtown · York
Lancaster has 15 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 17543, 17601, 17602, 17603, 17604. The largest is Evergreen Estates Retirement Community (capacity 125). Families comparing options in Lancaster can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 15 homes with a reported capacity, 5 intimate (under 10 residents), 3 small (10–39 residents), 4 mid (40–99 residents), 3 large (100+ residents).
All 15 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Lancaster (Lancaster County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Lancaster (Lancaster County) — each home sets its own price.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 Lancaster (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 Lancaster
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 Lancaster
Assisted living & memory care near Lancaster
6 of the 15 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Evergreen Estates Retirement Community (13 beds), Homestead Village (35 beds), Legend Personal Care And Memory Care Of Lancaster (40 beds), Brethren Village - Terrace Crossing (26 beds), Trillium Place (21 beds), Magnolias Of Lancaster (38 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 Lancaster, PA?
- There are 15 licensed personal care homes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 765 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Lancaster personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Lancaster are located across ZIP codes 17543, 17601, 17602, 17603, 17604.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Lancaster?
- The average Lancaster personal care home is licensed for 51 residents, with the largest (Evergreen Estates Retirement Community) licensed for 125.
- How much does personal care cost near Lancaster?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Lancaster. 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Lancaster that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
- Should I only look at Lancaster city limits?
- Usually no. Many strong licensed options sit 15–25 minutes out in Ephrata, Lititz, Columbia, or Elizabethtown. Prioritize commute for the adult child who will visit most often.
- Why do Lancaster searches also show nursing homes?
- Google mixes “personal care Lancaster PA” with skilled-nursing results. This page lists only PA DHS-licensed personal care homes. If 24-hour skilled nursing is required, that is a different license and a different search.
Guides for families searching in Lancaster
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Lancaster, PA (2026 Family Guide)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Tours & questions27 Questions to Ask on a Personal Care Home Tour
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
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