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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Chambersburg, PA has 11 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,807/mo. That's above the Pennsylvania state median by about 5%. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Chambersburg has 30 beds, against 58 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Chambersburg

$6,807/mo

Estimated range $6,029 – $7,930

● Chambersburg $6,807 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Chambersburg

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingChambersburgPennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$6,029/mo$6,186/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,807/mo$6,480/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,930/mo$7,043/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Chambersburg runs about $36 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,095
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,810
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$26,002

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Waynesboro

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Chambersburg.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Chambersburg runs about $2,663 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Chambersburg has 9 such properties. The county aging agency at (717) 263-2153 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,810 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,807 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Chambersburg assisted living median of $6,807 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,810 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Chambersburg run about $12,557 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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11 assisted living communities in Chambersburg

What assisted living looks like in Chambersburg

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Chambersburg has 30 beds, against 58 across Pennsylvania. They range from 8 to 187.

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Free local help worth saving

Chambersburg, in Franklin County, has about 22,319 residents. About 4,249 of them (19%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $56,576.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Chambersburg more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Chambersburg's median assisted living cost is about 5% higher than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Assisted Living in Chambersburg: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers