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Paxton Ministries

2001 Paxton Street

4.6(49 ratings)· Harrisburg average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
85
Licensed capacity
85 residents

Pennsylvania DHS

Population served
Serves adults facing poverty, mental illness, disabilities
Affiliation
Faith-based nonprofit ministry
Facility size
Largest personal care home in Dauphin County
Funding model
Relies on donations and volunteers, not fees alone

What Families Think

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Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society is a nonprofit, faith-based personal care home in Harrisburg serving adults dealing with poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities. Most reviewers—many of them volunteers and church partners—describe a warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff, though a few reports raise concerns about restrictive rules and inconsistent responsiveness in emergencies.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as friendly, caring, and dedicated
  • Strong sense of community and family atmosphere
  • Long-term resident reports living happily there since 2004
  • Facilities described as clean and well-kept
  • Active volunteer and church partnership programs
  • Faith-based support alongside practical care

What reviewers flag

  • One report of no help given during a family emergency
  • One report describing very restrictive visitation and outing rules
  • One report of feeling judged over past personal history

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Paxton Ministries is a senior living community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 49 reviews.

About Paxton Ministries

Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society, operating as Paxton Ministries, provides affordable housing and support services to adults in need in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Since 1981, the nonprofit has served adults primarily facing poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities, offering dignified residential care combined with practical support services.

The community operates from a faith-based perspective, providing what it describes as Christ-like love and compassionate support to residents. Beyond housing, Paxton Ministries emphasizes dignity, empowerment, and helping residents live meaningful, connected lives. The organization partners with local churches and community organizations to extend its services and support network.

As a nonprofit serving adults with minimal income, Paxton Ministries relies on donations, volunteers, and community partnerships to sustain operations. The organization facilitates resident participation in seasonal initiatives and community events, and supports meaningful moments throughout the year including birthday celebrations and holiday activities for those it serves.

Types of Care at Paxton Ministries

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Paxton Ministries

4.6overall · 49 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (49)

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Amy

Aug 2026

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I live at paxton almost three yrs and I would not recommend them to live at a they take all your money to live there and the food is from food pantries and they aren't as caring as they claim online they are a non profit business bringing in resident that have no where to go or mentally incompetent to understand what paxton really is also they beg for money and they get grants but yet they make me pay over 1500 dollars to live there and yet the staff can buy them a motorcycle and anything they want cause times 1500 times 85 people is what they get and cause their a non profit they get away with it I'm working thru khs and anyone I can for help to move they did the same thing to my friend Doris lunginton so beware if you need a place find s different place I regret moving here I cane here from a shelter and I just gonna keep praying to God and wait to see if my dreams come true also recently I lost my mom these people are frauds their only here for the money not to help people

Lonnie G

Mar 2024

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A wonderful ministry filled with nice people who are dedicated to serving the special needs of some wonderful people. The wolf cubs demonstrated," Cubs who care". So proud of everyone affiliated with this organization

Jeremy Kerstetter

Sep 2023

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Volunteered for the day and had a wonderful experience interacting with residents and seeing the ministry first hand. Staff is top notch and definitely care about their residents.

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What types of care does Paxton Ministries offer?

Paxton Ministries offers Assisted Living.

Where is Paxton Ministries located?

Paxton Ministries is located at 2001 Paxton Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Paxton Ministries?

Paxton Ministries carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 49 Google reviews. Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society is a nonprofit, faith-based personal care home in Harrisburg serving adults dealing with poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities. Most reviewers—many of them volunteers and church partners—describe a warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff, though a few reports raise concerns about restrictive rules and inconsistent responsiveness in emergencies. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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