Butler Street Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the averages in Dauphin County and throughout Pennsylvania. For semi-private accommodations, Butler Street's monthly rate of $3,195 is significantly lower than the county average of $5,049 while being closely aligned with the state average of $3,542. The studio option at Butler Street is priced at $3,600, which is slightly above the county's average of $3,448 but remains below Pennsylvania's overall average of $3,737. However, its one-bedroom unit stands out with a monthly cost of $5,200 - considerably higher than both the county's low average of $3,163 and the statewide figure of $4,006. Overall, Butler Street Senior Living presents an appealing choice for seniors seeking affordability without compromising on quality care.
Floor plans
Butler Street Senior Living
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Semi-Private
$3,195
$5,049
$3,542
Studio
$3,600
$3,448
$3,737
1 Bedroom
$5,200
$3,163
$4,006
Overall Review of Butler Street Senior Living
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Levels of care and memory care
The community offers flexible care levels and a dedicated memory care area.
Residents and families describe choosing Butler Street Senior Living specifically for flexible care options, including a range that can move from minimal help up to dementia care that needs full supervision and daily assistance. One family also notes their loved one would start in memory care and then be reassessed after the initial period. Another review confirms there is a separate memory care area, and mentions asking about memory care during the process.
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Staff care comes through daily
Residents describe staff as friendly, supportive, and responsive to individual needs.
Across the reviews, families consistently say the staff is warm and attentive, and that communication and follow-through matter. Several residents and family members describe staff helping with personal needs and treating people with patience and understanding. Even when concerns come up, reviewers still single out specific staff members (like the director) as doing a good job with residents and activities.
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Dining is a recurring comfort
Meals and dining service are frequently described positively by residents and families.
Multiple reviewers say dining is going well, describing meals as good, the dining room as clean and pleasant, and the food service as responsive. One family mentions their loved one has had no problems with meals and dining service, while another describes the menu looking good and having options. A separate review also points out that staffing challenges can affect meal timing, which suggests dining quality and experience can vary with day-to-day capacity.
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Activities keep residents busy
Residents and families describe a full schedule of daily activities.
Reviews repeatedly highlight that there is something going on daily, with organized activities led by an activities coordinator. Families mention resident engagement through group activities like bingo and crafts, plus a range of religious services and other scheduled programs. One review also describes how activities support social connections, with residents making friends and regularly participating.
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Room sizes and bathroom space
Some tours and families say certain rooms and bathrooms feel small.
While several reviews praise the community’s cleanliness and layout, some describe space constraints. One tour experience notes limitations with shower availability and the need to walk to reach it. Other reviewers mention smaller room and bathroom sizes, including feeling that the room dimensions did not fit their needs.
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Pricing feels mixed against other options
Cost can feel out of reach for some families, even when others call it reasonable.
Some families describe the price as higher than expected or out of reach compared with other options they considered. Others say pricing was reasonable or comparable during their decision process, and one review characterizes the overall value as about average. The community’s listed rates vary by unit type, which may help explain why some people feel it’s competitive while others do not.
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Close to major hospitals
Families like the proximity to major hospitals and access to surrounding medical care.
One family says a key reason for choosing Butler Street Senior Living was that it is close to major hospitals. Another review mentions transportation to nearby hospitals if something is needed, reinforcing how medical access factors into the day-to-day plan.
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Harrisburg International (7 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Dining
Anytime dining
Diabetes diet
Gluten-free
Guest meals
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Special dining programs
Vegetarian
Activities
Art classes
Bible study group
Catholic services
Community-sponsored activities
Cooking classes
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Jewish services
Other religious services
Protestant services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Visiting Rabbi
Visiting chaplain or priest
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of amenities suitable for senior living. There are multiple dining options within a short distance, ranging from fast food chains like Wendy's and McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge and Little Saigon Restaurant. Additionally, there are cafes such as Starbucks and Tomato Pie Cafe nearby for social gatherings. For spiritual needs, there are several places of worship in the vicinity, including Community Evangelical Free Church and Harrisburg Bic Church. Access to healthcare is convenient with pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy close by, as well as physicians' offices such as Heritage Medical and Hamilton Health Center. In case of emergencies, there are hospitals like PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg within a reasonable distance. The area also offers recreational opportunities with theaters like Regal Harrisburg and parks such as Riverfront Park Harrisburg and City Island nearby for leisurely walks or outdoor activities.
Restaurants
Wendy's (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge (1 miles)
Little Saigon Restaurant (1.3 miles)
Fiesta Mexico (1.9 miles)
Tres Hermanos (2.1 miles)
Club XL (2.1 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.8 miles)
Tomato Pie Cafe (1.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.6 miles)
Little Amps Coffee Roasters (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.1 miles)
Greystone Public House (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Community Evangelical Free Church (0.9 miles)
Harrisburg Bic Church (1.1 miles)
Colonial Park UCC (2.8 miles)
Trinity United Methodist Church (3.5 miles)
St Andrews In the Valley Episcopal Church (4.6 miles)
Butler Street Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the averages in Dauphin County and throughout Pennsylvania. For semi-private accommodations, Butler Street's monthly rate of $3,195 is significantly lower than the county average of $5,049 while being closely aligned with the state average of $3,542. The studio option at Butler Street is priced at $3,600, which is slightly above the county's average of $3,448 but remains below Pennsylvania's overall average of $3,737. However, its one-bedroom unit stands out with a monthly cost of $5,200 - considerably higher than both the county's low average of $3,163 and the statewide figure of $4,006. Overall, Butler Street Senior Living presents an appealing choice for seniors seeking affordability without compromising on quality care.
Butler Street Senior Living's features are thoughtfully designed to support residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease at every stage of their condition. With 24-hour supervision, residents receive constant monitoring to ensure their safety and well-being. Assistance with activities of daily living--including bathing, dressing, and transfers--promotes dignity while addressing the practical needs that may become challenging as cognitive function declines. Incontinence care further enhances comfort and confidence, allowing residents to focus on engagement without concern. Meal preparation and service tailored to individual dietary needs ensure proper nutrition, while medication management guarantees timely adherence to essential prescriptions. The mental wellness program is vital for fostering emotional stability amid cognitive challenges, and specialized memory care programming is designed specifically around the unique needs of those experiencing memory impairment. Collectively, these services create a nurturing environment where residents can thrive despite the effects of cognitive decline.
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21 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Harrisburg International (7 miles away)
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Art classes
Bible study group
Cooking classes
Educational speakers / life long learning
Jewish services
Pleasant environment with clean private rooms, friendly staff during tours, and a variety of on-site amenities and activities.
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When to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care: Key Indicators, Steps, and Finding the Right Community
