10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mechanicsburg, PA

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Welcome to Mechanicsburg! This historic borough in Cumberland County is named for a settlement of mechanics who built and repaired wagons in the early 19th century.

In Mechanicsburg, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Mechanicsburg, PA

The median monthly cost of assisted living is about $4,600 in Mechanicsburg and in the Harrisburg area. The median monthly cost of assisted living in the state of Pennsylvania is around $4,200.

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Cost of Living

Living in Mechanicsburg is very affordable compared to the national average. The total household expenses associated with living in Mechanicsburg are rated 16 points below the national average, and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
84	74	87	89	80	86

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$57,485 per year	$48,333 per year	$55,717 per year	$30,690 per year	$42,099 per year	$3,273 per year	$737 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Mechanicsburg include:

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: cardiovascular care, emergency services, diagnostic imaging

UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 490+
• Specialties: emergency services, diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

• Facility type: nonprofit, psychiatric care
• Bed count: 80+
• Specialties: behavioral health care

Weather and Climate

Mechanicsburg’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means a temperate climate with hot summers and no distinct dry season. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 78%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
30°F	38°F	23°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
76°F	86°F	66°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 101

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 41.5″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41.2	16.6%	9,453	3,922 per square mile	2.2

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	0.9%	2.9%	5.5%	<0.1%	4.3%	88.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Harrisburg: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 69/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Cumberland County

Democratic	Republican	Other
44.0%	54.4%	1.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

A town rich with local history and many historic sites to show for it, Mechanicsburg was originally founded in the 19th century by settlers who built and repaired covered wagons. This legacy is celebrated every New Year’s Eve when Mechanicsburg drops a wrench to remember all of the mechanics who have come before. The town played a significant role in the Civil War as the site of the northernmost battles of the war. Popular historic sites in Mechanicsburg include the Station Masters House, built in 1863, and the Frankenberger Tavern, which was founded in 1901 and is allegedly haunted.

Mechanicsburg is also famous for its Jubilee Day street fair, which runs for an entire day during the second week of June. Held on Market Street, which is home to a number of boutique shops and restaurants, it’s the region’s longest street fair and features food, games, crafts, and rides.

Transportation

Capital Area Transit (CAT) operates bus services throughout Cumberland County that connect Mechanicsburg to downtown Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania.