Personal Care Homes in Mechanicsburg, PA
10 licensed personal care homes in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving up to 1,158 residents (Cumberland County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Mechanicsburg sits on the West Shore opposite Harrisburg with strong access to medical centers. Families often compare Mechanicsburg campuses with Carlisle and Harrisburg city options.
Also search nearby: Harrisburg · Carlisle · Camp Hill
Mechanicsburg has 10 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 17050, 17055. The largest is Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village (capacity 190). Families comparing options in Mechanicsburg can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 10 homes with a reported capacity, 1 intimate (under 10 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents), 7 large (100+ residents).
All 10 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County) — each home sets its own price.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 Mechanicsburg (Cumberland 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 Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg
Assisted living & memory care near Mechanicsburg
6 of the 10 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village (76 beds), Country Meadows Of West Shore (92 beds), The Bridges At Bent Creek (31 beds), Legend At Silver Creek (24 beds), Brookdale Grandon Farms (30 beds), Harmony At West Shore (35 beds). Memory care in Cumberland County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Cumberland County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
All assisted living in Cumberland County →Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Mechanicsburg, PA?
- There are 10 licensed personal care homes in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 1,158 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Mechanicsburg personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Mechanicsburg are located across ZIP codes 17050, 17055.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Mechanicsburg?
- The average Mechanicsburg personal care home is licensed for 116 residents, with the largest (Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village) licensed for 190.
- How much does personal care cost near Mechanicsburg?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Mechanicsburg. 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 Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Mechanicsburg that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Mechanicsburg
- 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 startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
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