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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Penn Rose, DE

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The cost of independent living in Penn Rose is about $4,932 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 791 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
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I was not familiar with Woodlea until I visited a friend of my Sister and I was quite impressed. I did however request information for myself and the woman [Name removed], Mgr ? was rather rude and ...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...

Cost of independent living in Penn Rose, DE

The average cost of senior living in Penn Rose is $4,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smyrna, DE with an average of $3,940 per month.

Independent living costs in Penn Rose, DE, vs. nearby cities

Penn Rose, DE
$4,932/mo

Independent living costs in Penn Rose, DE, vs. state and national averages

Penn Rose, DE
$4,932/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

Independent living costs in Penn Rose, DE, vs. other senior living options

$5,912/mo
Independent Living
$4,932/mo

Independent living costs in Penn Rose, DE, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,827/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,843/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,390/mo

Senior living costs in Penn Rose vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Penn Rose, DE
Column state: Delaware
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenn Rose, DEDelawareU.S.
Independent Living$4,932/mo$5,237/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$5,895/mo$6,536/mo$4,759/mo
Memory Care$5,912/mo$6,610/mo$5,023/mo
Independent Living
Penn Rose, DE:$4,932/mo
Delaware:$5,237/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Penn Rose, DE:$5,895/mo
Delaware:$6,536/mo
U.S.:$4,759/mo
Memory Care
Penn Rose, DE:$5,912/mo
Delaware:$6,610/mo
U.S.:$5,023/mo
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Independent living costs in Penn Rose, DE, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Penn Rose and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Penn Rose, DE

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penn Rose have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penn Rose, DE$4,706/mo$3,670/mo+28.2%
Delaware$3,968/mo$4,051/mo-2.1%
National$3,166/mo$3,006/mo+5.3%
Penn Rose, DE
2024 average cost:$4,706/mo
2023 average cost:$3,670/mo
Percent change:+28.2%
Delaware
2024 average cost:$3,968/mo
2023 average cost:$4,051/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Penn Rose

Recent reviews for independent living in Penn Rose

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Penn Rose independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penn Rose independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penn Rose, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penn Rose independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Penn Rose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penn Rose, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
20.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
35.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
34.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
11%
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Availability of select dining options in Penn Rose independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Penn Rose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penn Rose, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
44.1%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penn Rose independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Penn Rose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penn Rose, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
43.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
38.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
42.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
33.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
40.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
47.1%
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Encore at Foulk, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills and Lorelton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penn Rose, Delaware. See full list of communities.
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