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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Altenwald, PA
The cost of independent living in Altenwald is about $4,164 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 347 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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Altenwald, PA
The average cost of senior living in Altenwald is $4,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Three Springs, PA with an average of $3,590 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Altenwald
Recent reviews for independent living in Altenwald
Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA
3.7
Paramount senior living is a good value that is reasonably priced. This community has good value for the amount that they charge. They have activities like games, dominoes, bingo, crafts and hobbies, social hour, and recently resumed doing bus trips to different places around the community. ...
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Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, PA
5.0
December 8, 2023 My father moved into an independent living apartment at Senior Commons at Powder Mill earlier this week. Our experience with the entire staff, specifically [names removed] couldn’t have been better. From the very first time we visited, met [name removed] and she showed us ...
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Country Meadows of Frederick
5.0
Country Meadows in Frederick has been a life saver for our family. We had to transition my mom from an independent living facility in Virginia to an assisted living facility. We chose Country Meadows due to a number of things but right off the bat was the communication we received from [name ...
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Altenwald independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altenwald independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altenwald, 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 Altenwald 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 Altenwald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altenwald, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altenwald 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 Altenwald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altenwald, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altenwald 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 Altenwald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altenwald, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road and Holiday Essex House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altenwald, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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