Holiday Essex House offers competitive monthly rates compared to both Cumberland County and the broader Pennsylvania market. For a studio apartment, residents pay $2,439, significantly lower than the county average of $3,768 and the state average of $3,737. One-bedroom units are priced at $2,859, again presenting a more affordable option compared to Cumberland County's $3,815 and Pennsylvania's higher average of $4,006. However, in the case of two-bedroom apartments, Holiday Essex House's rate of $4,319 is notably higher than Cumberland County's average of $2,794 but still remains within a reasonable range compared to the state figure of $4,242. Overall, while Holiday Essex House excels in affordability for studios and one-bedrooms, it presents a premium cost for two-bedroom accommodations when viewed against local and state averages.
Floor plans
Holiday Essex House
Cumberland County
Pennsylvania
Studio
$2,439
$3,768
$3,737
1 Bedroom
$2,859
$3,815
$4,006
2 Bedrooms
$4,319
$2,794
$4,242
Overall Review of Holiday Essex House
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Staff attention and responsiveness stand out
Residents and families describe staff as consistently kind, helpful, and responsive.
Across reviews, residents describe feeling cared for day to day and families highlight staff members who step in when help is needed. Multiple comments mention specific people coordinating support, answering questions, and making adjustments during move-in and later needs. Even when reviews include criticisms about other aspects, the staff itself is frequently portrayed as attentive and respectful.
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Activities keep days full
A wide range of scheduled activities is a recurring reason people feel engaged.
Many reviews point to regular activities like bingo, game nights, live entertainment, and planned outings. Several families also mention transportation to appointments and trips to shops or restaurants as part of keeping residents active. A few comments note that activity variety or frequency could improve at certain times, but most describe the community as busy and socially engaging.
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Dining is solid, with some complaints
Residents frequently report that meals are good and convenient.
Positive reviews commonly describe dining as tasty, with restaurant-style service mentioned alongside options for different dietary needs. Others raise concerns such as meals not matching expectations, portion size issues, or food quality slipping at times. A few reviewers also mention wanting more dietary support or more consistent delivery and meal timing when residents are not dining in the hall.
caveat
Cost varies and rent changes
Pricing can feel uneven and rent increases are a recurring concern.
While some reviews describe the overall cost as reasonable or outside-of-pocket needs as manageable, other residents and families report issues with how pricing is handled. Several comments mention rent increases and changes from what was discussed in writing or at move-in. Others describe differences in what similar apartments cost, creating uncertainty about budgeting.
caveat
Parking security concerns came up
Some residents report problems with exterior security and vandalism response.
A small set of reviews raise concerns about security in and around the parking area, including vandalism. These comments generally connect the issue to limited security measures outdoors and a lack of action when problems occur. In the rest of the reviews, safety is often described positively, but these specific incidents are a clear recurring worry for those reviewers.
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Features
Housing
161 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Independent Living
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Hiking trails
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Harrisburg International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with dressing
Hospice waiver
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Guest meals
Meals provided
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Art classes
Catholic services
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Happy hour
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Planned day trips
Protestant services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wine tasting
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of convenient amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple pharmacies, physicians' offices, and hospitals within close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are several restaurants and cafes nearby for dining options and socializing. The parks in the area provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoying nature. Places of worship are also available for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this part of Lemoyne provides a well-rounded community with essential services and recreational activities for seniors to enjoy.
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (0.1 miles)
Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
GIANT Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
County of Dauphin (1.7 miles)
Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
Medicine Shoppe (2.9 miles)
Physicians
Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (0.4 miles)
Orthopaedic Surgeons of Central Pennsylvania (0.4 miles)
Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology (0.8 miles)
Dr. James F. Rich, MD (0.9 miles)
Charan's Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
Pennsylvania Gastroenterology (1.2 miles)
Lemoyne Primary Care (1.2 miles)
Restaurants
The Watershed Pub (0.7 miles)
Grateful Goat Brewing & Provisions (0.7 miles)
Vito's Italian Ristorante (0.8 miles)
Brewhouse Grille (0.9 miles)
First Watch (1 miles)
McGrath's Pub (1.8 miles)
The Koop (1.8 miles)
Hospitals
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Outpatient Center Urgent Care (1 miles)
Holy Spirit Hospital- Medical Arts Building (1.1 miles)
Holiday Essex House offers competitive monthly rates compared to both Cumberland County and the broader Pennsylvania market. For a studio apartment, residents pay $2,439, significantly lower than the county average of $3,768 and the state average of $3,737. One-bedroom units are priced at $2,859, again presenting a more affordable option compared to Cumberland County's $3,815 and Pennsylvania's higher average of $4,006. However, in the case of two-bedroom apartments, Holiday Essex House's rate of $4,319 is notably higher than Cumberland County's average of $2,794 but still remains within a reasonable range compared to the state figure of $4,242. Overall, while Holiday Essex House excels in affordability for studios and one-bedrooms, it presents a premium cost for two-bedroom accommodations when viewed against local and state averages.
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Pathway
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Seating and Meeting Room
Piano
Office
Plant
Refrigerator and Kitchenette
Conference Room
Spacious
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161 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Independent Living
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Hiking trails
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Harrisburg International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with dressing
Hospice waiver
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Art classes
Catholic services
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Happy hour
Live musical performances
Wine tasting
Strong memory-care focus with attentive staff, engaging activities, a clean, welcoming environment, and solid family communication.
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