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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Birchwood Lakes, PA
The cost of independent living in Birchwood Lakes is about $4,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 115 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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9.6
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62 reviews
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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9.5
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15 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at The Carlucci Home and the experience at this facility was great. The staff and care team were great with my loved one. She was very well taken care of. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Carlucci Home The Carlucci Home is an assisted living community for senior women located in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York. Port Jervis, which is situated at the junction of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is a beautiful city that offers a rich history and an abundance of...
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8.0
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1 review
The office team was very responsive and is attentive to my in laws needs. Maintenance is there when ever they need help with anything at all. it's clean but I feel like it never smells disinfected or...
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.
Shawnee Ridge is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of active residents 55 years of age and older. Our residents enjoy independence and privacy in their apartments and town homes and have the option to participate in weekly activities. All residents enjoy maintenance free...
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8.0
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10 reviews
We were welcomed with open arms. Staff and residents are so friendly and helpful. Moms room is cozy and she has adjusted well. Great place to keep busy as well. Dining room has delicious food and the...
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.
Seniors Living Well
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My dad receives excellent care, his room is large and extremely clean. He receives wonderful assistance all day. The food is home cooked, portions are large, soups, bacon eggs for breakfast, pancakes,...
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.
Merriam Casa Bella is an assisted living community located in Newton, NJ. The city of Newton is located in Sussex County and home to about 8,000 people. Newton is a small community with lots of restaurants, shops and community events.Merriam Casa Bella is committed to giving our residents the...
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: 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 Birchwood Lakes, PA
The average cost of senior living in Birchwood Lakes is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carbondale, PA with an average of $2,720 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Birchwood Lakes
Recent reviews for independent living in Birchwood Lakes
Grace Park Seniors Living Well in Stroudsburg, PA
5.0
We were welcomed with open arms. Staff and residents are so friendly and helpful. Moms room is cozy and she has adjusted well.
Great place to keep busy as well.
Dining room has delicious food and the property is very clean and well kept
Merriam Casa Bella in Newton, NJ
5.0
My dad is receiving excellent care and attention, they assist him with all of his daily living, and the food is great. Compared to other facilities, the food is great, for example, pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, beef stew, mac and cheese, home made soups, unsweet iced tea, pudding to ...
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United Methodist Communities Bristol Glen a CCRC in Newton, NJ
4.7
The staff and their overall friendliness just really stood out to us from the beginning, they have been great about everything and the residents have been wonderful to our loved one she has really felt welcomed. This community provides continuous care so we do not have to worry about moving our ...
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Birchwood Lakes independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birchwood Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birchwood Lakes, 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 Birchwood Lakes 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 Birchwood Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birchwood Lakes, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Birchwood Lakes 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 Birchwood Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birchwood Lakes, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birchwood Lakes 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 Birchwood Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birchwood Lakes, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.7%
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The Carlucci Home, Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Shawnee Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Birchwood Lakes
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- Newton, New Jersey
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- Wantage, New Jersey
- Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- Matamoras, Pennsylvania
- Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Vernon, New Jersey
- Andover, New Jersey
- Port Jervis, New York
- Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania
- Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania
- Cresco, Pennsylvania
- Frankford, New Jersey
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