Harmony at West Shore is a senior living community located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, that offers a spectrum of care options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Senior living residents have access to a variety of amenities, such as chef-prepared meals served in a communal dining room, housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation. The environment is modern and designed to accommodate residents' differing levels of independence and support needs. The community features both indoor and outdoor walking paths, fitness programs, and recreational opportunities intended to support resident engagement and wellness. Facilities like a barber and beauty salon, clubs and activity groups, and classes such as yoga and chair yoga further add to the available amenities.
Care and medical support at Harmony at West Shore include personalized care plans with 24-hour support, providing assistance with activities of daily living such as full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, while enabling self-care for eating. The facility offers medication management, diabetes care monitoring, incontinence care, and ambulatory or mobility support. Professional services within the community include access to an on-site optometrist and podiatry care, and massage therapy is available for resident comfort. For residents living with memory loss, the memory care program offers a secured, specifically designed environment to reduce risks and foster engagement, using spaces and routines adapted for safety and cognitive support. Memory care units are structured to address the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, including secured areas intended to prevent wandering and activities tailored to cognitive ability.
The community promotes socialization and wellness through clubs, community-organized activities, fitness classes, and wellness programming. Residents primarily communicate in English. Both indoor and outdoor walking paths help support physical activity.
Transportation services at Harmony at West Shore include both complimentary transportation for residents and transportation at cost for additional needs. These services are intended to assist with medical appointments, community outings, or errands, and help facilitate continued engagement with the broader Mechanicsburg area for both medical and non-medical purposes.
Resident and family reviews of Harmony at West Shore are mixed. Positive feedback notes the friendliness and responsiveness of staff, particularly with independent and assisted living residents, and highlights the community’s modern environment and robust activity schedule. Dining is often described as enjoyable, though some reviews cite inconsistency and slow service. Criticisms focus on staff shortages, communication lapses, delays in response to requests or emergencies, and concerns about the quality and frequency of assistance with daily living activities. Family members of memory care residents have expressed concerns regarding supervision, engagement, and security measures. Cleanliness within the community is another variable point, with experiences ranging from very positive to negative, including reports of odors or lapses in housekeeping. Management turnover and transparency regarding staffing or available services are also noted in resident and family feedback. As of June 2024, there have been no widely reported major recent changes at the community.
Costs at this community start at $3,650 and range up to $9,271. The average price in the community is $6,460, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,863. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
