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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Shippensburg, senior citizen apartments in Shippensburg might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Shippensburg and consider their options. With 5 senior rentals in Shippensburg, PA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Shippensburg 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Shippensburg, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chambersburg, Guilford or Shippensburg University.
Types of care available in Shippensburg, PA
Senior Apartments
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! They were kind enough to arrange a surprise birthday party for our loved one. Beautiful garden! We show up at anytime and it's always great, no hidden anything .
What our family likes the most about the Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road community is the location. Our family can visit and rent on of the apartments for [fee removed] for a night for that price.
Overall Experience is fabulous! They are very clean, and you couldn't as for better people on their staff team. 5 stars! The quality of care is excellent. They have a 5 star chef, need I say more....They always have something planned for almost every holiday or occasion! I feel that they provided the best care for the best price, My wife and I would like to say that [name removed] and her staff go above and beyond to make sure that Celebration Villa is one of the greatest Assisted Living communities in the State of Pennsylvania! A Great place for loved ones would be my choice. We do truly miss the Melissa and her staff , they were all fabulous to us and my brother.
129 Walnut Bottom Rd, Shippensburg, PA 17257
The place was phenomenal and everyone took very good care of Mom. We definitely felt the personal touch and could see that everyone there really felt wanted. The staff was exceptional.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
6375 Chambersburg Rd, Fayetteville, PA 17222
Overall, the experience has been very good. We picked this community, because it looked great and did not have time to check anywhere else. Only given 12 hour notice she had to go to another facility form...
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
300 Dwelling Ct, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Please drop in and see for yourself. Grounds are maintained well and awesome living facility. Convenient to shopping and downtown Shippensburg!
The Cottages of Shippensburg is a affordable worry-free rental community for persons 55 and better located in rural Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. We offer 981 sq. feet of two-bedroom, one-level convenience. With individual, garden-style walk-up entrances and your own garage, we offer you privacy...
78 W Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
I love my apartment at Washington Square...it has every thing I need...this is a fantastic place for seniors to retire. We have a wonderful property manager who is very attentive and responsive to needs of...
The is a senior community for those 55 and older. There are 32 Two Bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a garbage disposal, dishwasher and over the range microwave. There is also a small storage area in the apartment. All apartments have a washer/dryer hook-up and there are also laundry rooms...
200 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
The average cost of senior living in Shippensburg is 3,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carroll Valley, PA with an average of 1,294 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
The total cost of living is a big influence when selecting what care option is the best fit for your loved one. Shippensburg has a median home value of about $143,386 and the median cost of rent is $832 per month per month. The rent burden for Shippensburg is around 19.1% of the average monthly income.
Based on gender, 51.2% are female and 48.8% are male. The median age of Shippensburg is 33 years old. Shippensburg has a population density of 1,080 people per square mile. In Shippensburg, 8.4% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. Of the population of Shippensburg 39.8% have a high-school diploma, 12.4% have a graduate degree, and 29.8% have a college degree. Racially, the population of Shippensburg is 3.1% mixed race, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 90.8% white, 3.3% black, 2.7% other or not specified, 0.0% Native American, 6.4% Hispanic, and 0.1% Asian. In Shippensburg, 23.7% live in poverty, 16.2% have some form of disability, 66.5% participate in the labor force, and 4.7% do not have health insurance.
In total, Pennsylvania has 201 general hospitals and 273 health centers that provide care for 12,823,695 citizens. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Reading Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, and And Main Line Hospital Bryn Mawr Campus. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania is ranked 38th in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Pennsylvania citizen is ranked 41st nation-wide. Additionally, Pennsylvania is ranked 21st by standards of healthcare. Out of a national average of 100, Pennsylvania has a cost of living index rating of 99, a grocery index rating of 107, and a housing index rating of 101.
In the most recent presidential election, 48% of Pennsylvania residents voted Republican and 47% voted Democrat. Thirty-four percent of Pennsylvania residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 15,359 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-23%, and Historically Black Protestant-5%. In Pennsylvania there are 535 masonic lodges. In Pennsylvania, 32% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 41. The state of Pennsylvania ranks 29th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly.
Pennsylvania experiences an average humidity rating of about 70%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of January at around 75%. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Pennsylvania is around 3.64 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 6.38 inches. During the winter, the average temperature in Pennsylvania drops to around 29F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 45F during the month of December. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 11F during the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 69F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 89F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 47F in the month of June. The average air quality index rating in Pennsylvania is 39.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 49.0 AQI. While residents of Pennsylvania mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Pennsylvania can include floods, tornadoes, and and hurricanes.
The state of Pennsylvania has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of mountain laurel (the state flower), walnut, dotted hawthorn, and columbine. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the coyote, the mink, the river otter, or the bobcats. The state animal of Pennsylvania is the the white-tailed deer.
Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road, Weinberg House and Washington Square are the top-rated senior apartments near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 5 senior apartments near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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