Pricing ranges from
    $5,725 – 7,442/month

    Legend at Silver Creek

    425 Lambs Gap Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050
    4.3 · 30 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Bright, caring community with caveats

    I toured and ultimately moved my mom into this beautiful, relatively new community - spotless, bright, nicely laid-out apartments with spacious bathrooms, ample closets and a homey feel. The staff have been kind, attentive and thorough (many genuine caregivers stood out), the dining is restaurant-quality, and the activities/amenities (theater, bistro, garden, game rooms) keep residents engaged - though there can be a lot of programming for someone who prefers quiet. Navigation and accessibility are excellent, and I felt welcomed and safe, but be aware of occasional staff turnover, mixed follow-up from management, and pricing/maintenance hiccups. Overall I'd recommend it if the cost fits your budget - the care, community vibe, and facilities are wonderful.

    Pricing

    $5,725+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,870+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,442+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Respite program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Located close to restaurants
    • Located close to shopping centers
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Cafe
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Family private dining rooms
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Outdoor space
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Family education and support services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Continuing learning programs
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.27 · 30 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Newer, modern facility
    • Attractive, bright, airy architecture and décor
    • Well-appointed, spacious apartments
    • Large bathrooms with walk-in showers
    • Ample closet and storage space
    • Kitchenette in apartments
    • Balconies and private outdoor spaces
    • Mobility-friendly design (no lip/step-up in showers)
    • Numerous on-site amenities (bistro, theater, game room)
    • Outdoor amenities (raised garden beds, bark park, porch areas)
    • Restaurant-style dining and large, clean dining room
    • High-quality, enjoyable meals
    • Free drinks at bistro
    • Extensive, varied activities and special events
    • Memory-care programming and individualized programs
    • Strong social opportunities and community vibe
    • Compassionate, personable, and attentive caregiving staff
    • Knowledgeable and impressive Med Techs
    • Responsive and flexible frontline staff
    • Clean, well-maintained, and immaculate common areas
    • Helpful, informative, and patient touring experience
    • Sense of safety, dignity, and home-like atmosphere
    • Good communication from many staff members during tours and transitions
    • Convenient proximity for some families

    Cons

    • Inconsistent management responsiveness and follow-up
    • Leadership reported to belittle or under-appreciate staff
    • Occasional poor communication from higher-ups
    • Staff turnover concerns
    • Some frontline staff reported as unhelpful or unfriendly
    • Mixed reports about Med Tech callbacks
    • Unclear or inconsistent explanations of levels of care and what is included
    • Perception of marketing/overpromising versus delivered services
    • Price increases and affordability concerns
    • Untimely maintenance or service issues
    • Transition logistics can be difficult or poorly handled at times
    • Some families feel there may be too many activities for certain residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly positive about the physical environment, daily life, and most frontline caregiving at Legend at Silver Creek, tempered by recurring concerns about management responsiveness, staff turnover, and clarity around levels of care and costs.

    Facility & design: Reviewers consistently describe the community as newer, modern, and visually impressive — bright, airy spaces with high ceilings, careful painting and decor, and a homey yet contemporary feel. Apartments are frequently praised for being spacious and well-appointed, with kitchenettes, ample closets, private balconies, and large bathrooms with walk-in showers. The property layout and accessible design (no steps or lips in showers) are noted as mobility-friendly and easy to navigate. On-site features that draw repeated praise include a bistro with complimentary drinks, a restaurant-style dining room, a large theater, game rooms (including a March Madness room), library, raised garden beds, spa, bark park, and inviting porch/patio spaces. Cleanliness and immaculate common areas are emphasized across many reviews.

    Dining & programming: Dining receives high marks for quality and enjoyment; reviewers call the meals delicious and the dining experience restaurant-like. The bistro and dining room are seen as pleasant social hubs. Activity programming is extensive and varied — memory care activities, puzzles, community and outdoor programs, special events, and both individual and group offerings. Residents are described as engaged and socially active; some families particularly appreciate therapeutic and memory-care-focused activities. A few reviewers noted that the volume of activities felt excessive for certain residents who prefer more downtime, but the majority view the schedule as lively and well-staffed.

    Staff & care quality: Frontline staff are the most praised aspect in many summaries. Descriptions include compassionate, personable, patient, attentive, and knowledgeable employees. Med Techs are specifically mentioned as impressive and effective at medication management. Staff receive credit for listening to concerns, thorough explanations, helpful tours, and hands-on caregiving that anticipates resident needs. Several individual staff members (by name in reviews) are singled out for outstanding service and support during transitions and day-to-day care. There are many accounts of residents thriving and families feeling supported by caregiving teams.

    Management & operational concerns: Despite strong frontline praise, a notable cluster of concerns centers on management, leadership behavior, and operational follow-through. Multiple reviewers reported poor communication or lack of callbacks from higher-level staff, delayed or untimely maintenance responses, and instances where leadership appeared to belittle or under-appreciate staff. Some families experienced no follow-up after initial assessments, confusing or vague explanations about what is included at each level of care, and a perception that marketing materials may oversell services. Staff turnover is mentioned as a recurring worry that could affect continuity of care. Price increases and affordability are also cited as deterrents for some prospective residents, making recommendations contingent on financial considerations.

    Consistency & patterns: The overall pattern is one of excellent physical environment and generally high-quality day-to-day care, with variability occurring mainly at the management/administrative level and in staff consistency. While many reviewers would highly recommend Legend at Silver Creek — praising tours, amenities, food, and caregiver dedication — an appreciable minority describe negative experiences related to follow-up, leadership responsiveness, or occasional unhelpful staff members. These issues appear to be systemic in nature (communication, leadership culture, pricing) rather than purely episodic.

    Bottom line: Legend at Silver Creek is viewed by most reviewers as a beautiful, modern community with strong programming, excellent dining, and largely compassionate, attentive frontline staff. Prospective families should weigh these strengths against recurring reports about management responsiveness, staff turnover, clarity around levels of care, and potential cost increases. If considering the community, ask specific, documented questions about what is included at each level of care, follow-up timelines, staffing stability, and written policies on maintenance and price changes; also seek references from long-term residents or families to gauge consistency over time.

    Location

    Map showing location of Legend at Silver Creek

    About Legend at Silver Creek

    Legend at Silver Creek sits in a two-story building with floor-to-ceiling windows, which really let in the light, and people who live there get a variety of choices for where they might want to stay, since they offer suites, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, plus Memory Care studio apartments with kitchenettes and comfortable living areas, and you'll find WiFi, cable, and kitchenettes in many of the units. Legend at Silver Creek covers independent living, personal care, assisted living, and memory care, as well as nursing home and home health services, so residents can get exactly the level of support they need, whether it's just a bit of help with daily life or memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's always a nurse on staff, though part-time. The Gold Leaf Dining program serves chef-prepared meals in a dedicated dining room, round tables set with linens, and there's a private dining room called The Carlisle Room for special meals, and folks can eat any time of day, not just on a set schedule, with menu choices designed for many diets like diabetic, low-salt, or vegetarian.

    Pets are welcome, and the grounds have gardens and raised beds, so people can take their dog out or just enjoy sitting in the sunlit screened porch with wicker chairs, and inside there are plenty of places to be social, whether that's a cozy library with soft lighting and wood bookcases, a movie theater with blue seats, game rooms with Scrabble boards, or a sitting area where you can have a glass of wine. Residents can join in a lot of activities, from fitness classes in the gym with bikes to art and music groups, educational programs, outings, and religious services, and there's a bistro and even a coffee shop for less formal visits. Memory Care apartments and services focus on keeping people safe and supported, with intentional design features like natural, non-glare lighting, low-pile carpets, and specialized staff, and there are dedicated rooms for advanced therapy, a spa-like bathroom with a walk-in tub, laundry rooms with seating, and a post office area.

    Transportation and parking are available for trips and shopping or for guests when they visit, and the staff helps with daily tasks including personal care, medication reminders, and laundry or maintenance. Legend at Silver Creek is a family-owned provider, and respite care is available for short-term stays. Throughout the building, the design focuses on making people feel welcome and independent, with color choices and open plans for safety and confidence, and everyday life happens in spaces made for gathering, eating, relaxing, or having fun, whether in the garden, in the fitness center, or at the bustling bistro. The entry fee is $2,500, and services adapt to each resident's interests and needs through their life enrichment program and personalized care.

    About Legend Senior Living

    Legend at Silver Creek is managed by Legend Senior Living.

    Legend Senior Living was founded in 2001 by industry pioneer Tim Buchanan, who pioneered the assisted living concept across the nation nearly 30 years ago. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the company remains a privately held family business currently led by two generations of the Buchanan family, including President Matt Buchanan. Legend Senior Living currently owns and operates over 70 residences across seven states: Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years, adding 11 communities in 2023, eight in 2024, and eight completed by mid-2025.

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