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The cost of independent living in Big Spring is about $3,788 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 62 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 State College, Bellefonte and Lewistown.

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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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Things are going very good for my friend since moving in here. Her apartment is huge, she has a kitchen to cook her own meals in. They have housekeeping about once a week to help her out. They also have a...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pennsfield Senior Apartments are located in rural Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This quiet and serene borough is the sublime place to settle in and enjoy the small town life. Selinsgrove is right in the center of the Susquehanna River Valley which is full of luscious trees and...
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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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Cost of independent living in Big Spring, PA

The average cost of senior living in Big Spring is $3,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, PA with an average of $2,125 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Spring, PA, vs. nearby cities

Big Spring, PA
$3,788/mo
$3,788/mo

Independent living costs in Big Spring, PA, vs. state and national averages

Big Spring, PA
$3,788/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Big Spring, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,534/mo
Independent Living
$3,788/mo

Independent living costs in Big Spring, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,097/mo
Studio
$6,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,867/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Big Spring 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: Big Spring, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Spring, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,788/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$5,354/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,534/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Big Spring, PA:$3,788/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Big Spring, PA:$5,354/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Big Spring, PA:$5,534/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Spring, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Spring 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 Big Spring, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Spring 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Big Spring, PA$4,527/mo$3,583/mo+26.3%
Pennsylvania$2,960/mo$2,823/mo+4.8%
National$2,797/mo$2,813/mo-0.6%
Big Spring, PA
2024 average cost:$4,527/mo
2023 average cost:$3,583/mo
Percent change:+26.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,797/mo
2023 average cost:$2,813/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Spring

Brookdale Grayson View in Selinsgrove, PA

5.0
When my dad who was diagnosed with terminal cancer finished therapy at a local nursing home I needed to find a place for him to comfortably spend his last days Grayson View was recommended. Moving him in turned out to be the best thing for him. The facility is clean and modern. The rooms are ...
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Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA

5.0
Nursing staff is excellent! Can ask for help if you need it! Housekeepers help keep your room clean and fresh towels and your laundry (on Monday) kitchen help makes good meals. Can have something made to order. Connections dept has many good activities, grocery bus 2pm Tuesday.

Big Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Spring 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 Big Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Spring, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Spring 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 Big Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Spring, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Grayson View, Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living and Mount Nittany Residences are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Spring, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Big Spring, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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