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Providence Place Senior Living in Lancaster, PA

Providence Place Senior Living is an assisted living community in Lancaster, PA.

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Providence Place Senior Living in Lancaster, PA

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1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Providence Place Senior Living

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff care is a major divider

Residents and families describe staff as either highly attentive or frustratingly inadequate.

Many reviews emphasize kind, responsive care—nursing and aide staff keeping families in the loop, staff answering questions, and support that extends beyond basic tasks. Several also highlight leadership presence and day-to-day engagement across departments. At the same time, other reviewers report serious breakdowns, including concerns about unprofessional oversight, management not delivering promised care, and cold communication with families.

common 3 reviews mention this

Dining gets strong feedback

Food is repeatedly described as good, with flexible meal options.

Residents describe the meals as a highlight, including favorites like oatmeal and soups, and a menu that feels varied. One review also notes timely service can occasionally lag near the start of a meal. The overall picture from reviews is that dining staff are attentive to preferences, and the dining experience is more structured than cafeteria-style.

  • An elegant dining room with tables set for guests.
common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help fill the days

A packed activities calendar is a frequent point of appreciation.

Reviews mention scheduled daily activities with options such as religious programming, live music, bingo, card games, and movies. Families also describe residents trying to attend regularly and enjoying the chance to socialize. One tour review adds that the community can feel lively, with social chatter and dedicated spaces for gathering.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care seems uneven

Memory care experiences vary, especially when residents need higher support.

Some reviewers report strong memory-care support, including 24-hour coverage and staff who respond at any time. Others describe problems with dementia-related needs, saying the facility could not handle the situation as promised and that oversight required family involvement. One tour review also notes that memory care is located on a more restrictive, basement level, which felt a bit depressing to that visitor.

common 2 reviews mention this

Close to doctors and errands

The community’s location supports easy access to nearby health options.

Reviews mention doctor-focused transportation support and that families feel close to what they need day to day. This lines up with the nearby presence of physician offices, plus practical errands like a nearby pharmacy and restaurant choices.

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Harrisburg International (25 miles away) Harrisburg International (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Tobias Frogg (0.8 miles)
  • 551 West (1.2 miles)
  • Brendee's Irish Pub (1.4 miles)
  • Luca (1.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Abbeyville (0.2 miles)
  • Family Practice Associates of Lancaster (0.2 miles)
  • Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster (0.7 miles)
  • Lancaster Pulmonary and Sleep Associates (1.1 miles)
  • Interventional Spine Associates (1.1 miles)
  • Red Rose Pediatrics (1.1 miles)
  • Lancaster Medical Group (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fresh Foods (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Lifecare Pharmacy (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Valentino's Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Copper Cup Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • Splits & Giggles (1.4 miles)
  • Rachel's Cafe & Creperie (1.6 miles)
  • Prince Street Cafe (1.7 miles)
  • Passenger (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Buchanan Park (1 miles)
  • Beau's Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park (1.1 miles)
  • Long's Park (1.9 miles)
  • Musser Park (2.1 miles)
  • Wood's Edge Park (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sacred Heart Church (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (2 miles)
  • Lancaster General Health (2 miles)
  • Physicians Surgery Center (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (2.1 miles)

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