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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benfer, PA
The cost of independent living in Benfer is about $3,867 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 439 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewistown, Selinsgrove and Mifflintown.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Imagine Living amidst 350 wooded country acres……in a community that can comfortably address your needs for the rest of your life…in a setting unlike any other you’ve ever seen.Welcome to Green Ridge Village, a continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living as well...
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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: 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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Benfer, PA
The average cost of senior living in Benfer is $3,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, PA with an average of $2,345 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Benfer
Recent reviews for independent living in Benfer
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.9
This is a good place. They have a lot to offer the residents. I would recommend you look at the community to see if it would work for your loved one.
The service time could be improved for meal service as it seems to be a long time to get food for the residents.
Harmony at Hershey
4.5
Personally I think it's a great place. I've worked in healthcare for years, and it's clean. I think it would be good for anyone looking for independent living to take care of their needs. Especially if you're open to taking advantage of what they have to offer - the food, activities, things ...
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Benfer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benfer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benfer, 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 Benfer 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 Benfer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benfer, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Benfer 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 Benfer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benfer, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benfer 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 Benfer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benfer, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
45.8%
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Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Holiday Essex House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benfer, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Benfer, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Benfer, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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