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Photo of Harrison House Chester County
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9.9
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12 reviews
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Personal visit with the Dir of public Services. Both the Food service and general staff are superior. The residents seem well cared for and not withstanding their issues and friendly.
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.
Harrison House Chester County transformed from the neighborhood Hospital to a beautiful senior living community, is a staple landmark for so many in our community, located in East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania. Harrison House has provided healthcare & hospitality services to seniors for over 50...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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65 reviews
9.8
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65 reviews
5 star
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Merrill Gardens is very nice. My mom settled in nicely and is well taken care of. Everyone is very friendly and no complaints about the food. I visit usually twice a week. I do some cleaning when I'm there....
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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1515 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.6
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45 reviews
9.6
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45 reviews
5 star
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The staff is great. They encourage the residents to get involved with others and to participate in activities. Unfortunately because my mother has vascular dementia, she is more argumentative and doesn't...
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.
Foulk Manor North offers our residents a continuum of care encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care in our Bridge to Rediscovery community and skilled nursing. Set on ten beautifully wooded acres, right next to the New Castle County Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Manor...
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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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62 reviews
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I love living here , the staff take excellent care of me . I love going to happy hour and bingo and all the trips . I’m so glad I decided to live here . All the staff and people that live here are very...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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77 Floor plans available
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9.3
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The staff is wonderful ! food is great lots of activities has a small town feel. I would absolutely recommend this community to others - it's a wonderful place! Was perfect for my aunt, not too big.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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Transportation is an issue. The only have one driver. And shot the bus transportation service ends at 4 o'clock. There is no transportation on the weekend. It is a nice facility overall. In a good...
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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Photo of Shipley Living
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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19 reviews
9.2
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My stay at Shipley Living was nice. The staff introduced themselves, the food was great, ilove BINGO. MY room was nice size and clean. Thank you Shipley Living for your care. I'm glad I heard of this...
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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31 reviews
9.1
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A lot of turnover in staff, plenty of activities games trips picnics trips to the doctors and food is adequate but most of all the people are so nice and friendly they make Ivy Creek.
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.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site...
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9.0
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133 reviews
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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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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Photo of Ashbridge Manor
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9.0
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I've been here for about five weeks. All the staff know me by name and everybody who lives here is friendly. The food is OK. The gentleman who I spoke to on the phone who originally sent me in the direction...
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.
Ashbridge Manor, a retirement community located in Downingtown, PA, was formerly the landmark, Tabas' Mickey Rooney Hotel.Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, weekly housekeeping and linen service, free scheduled transportation, deluxe continental breakfast, and a full three-course dinner...
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Photo of Simpson Meadows
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8.9
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My experience with Simpson Meadows was wonderful from the start. Their marketing coordinator was extremely helpful in finding the right fit for my uncle. The facility is beautiful, clean and homie. My uncle...
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.
Simpson Meadows is Central Chester County's premier non-profit continuing care retirement community, with more than a 150 year history of service to senior adults as a member of the Simpson Senior Services network. Our philosophy of care includes maximizing resident independence at an affordable...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
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55 Floor plans available
8.7
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35 reviews
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of Friends Home in Kennett
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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on 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.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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8.0
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They take great care of me and it would be hard to find somewhere else. Every time I need something they are "Johny on the Spot" I will be here for 3 years this August and feels like home!
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.
Located in Wilmington, DE, Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care in New Castle County, Delaware. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.Asbury...
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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.
Harmony at Hockessin is going to be an elegant and exceptional senor living community in Hockessin, Delaware. Presenting 174 Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Apartments. The minute you see the building you know this is something unique & upscale. The exterior is finished in hand...
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The Residences at Chadds Ford is a fabulous facility. Their food is amazing and their staff team is fabulous. Based on the experience we have had so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
NOW OPEN! The Residence at Chadds Ford is a flagship community in west suburban Philadelphia, bringing the area a level of luxury, service and sophisticated lifestyle befitting the cultured, inquisitive, active seniors that we serve. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Kendal At Longwood
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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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
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.
Photo of Weston Senior Living Center at Highfield
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Birmingham, PA

The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $4,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malvern, PA with an average of $4,570 per month.

Independent living costs in Birmingham, PA, vs. nearby cities

Birmingham, PA
$4,918/mo

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

Birmingham, PA
$4,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Birmingham, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,170/mo
Independent Living
$4,918/mo

Independent living costs in Birmingham, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,577/mo
Studio
$5,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,843/mo

Senior living costs in Birmingham 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: Birmingham, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBirmingham, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,918/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$5,585/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$6,170/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Birmingham, PA:$4,918/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Birmingham, PA:$5,585/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Birmingham, PA:$6,170/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Birmingham, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Birmingham 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
Birmingham, PA$3,564/mo$3,174/mo+12.3%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Birmingham, PA
2024 average cost:$3,564/mo
2023 average cost:$3,174/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Birmingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Birmingham

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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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley in Philadelphia, PA

4.6
Everyone is so caring and friendly. They have helped with everything from dealing with long term care insurance roadblocks, to making sure my mother has people to eat with.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at their community, with residents and staff forming close relationships. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, residents enjoy socializing in the pub and making new friends during bingo and other group activities. At Wesley Enhanced Livi ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Overall cleanliness is a priority for several communities, with some residents specifically mentioning the upkeep of individual apartments and common areas. At Bellingham at West Chester, the Watermark at Bellingham is praised for its beautiful setting and renovated facilities, while at Foulk ...
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Individually tailored care and support. Residents and families express appreciation for the individualized care and attention provided by staff at various communities. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, the staff went out of their way to find activities and engage residents with similar interests. At Forwood Estates, Forwood Manor ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. According to Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Merrill Gardens at West Chester has an assortment of activities throughout the day, while Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living notes that Ivy Creek Gracious Retire ...
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Access to quality health care and medical services. Several reviews highlight the convenience of on-site health care services, allowing residents to receive medical care without leaving their community. At Wellington at Hershey's Mill, the access to therapists and medical care has been 'really wonderful', while Forwood Estates mentions that F ...
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Affordable pricing and value for money. Affordability is a key factor for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Bellingham at West Chester, the Watermark at Bellingham is described as offering excellent value for the money, while Friends Home in Kennett notes that Friends Home in Kennett is a more affordable op ...
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Birmingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birmingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birmingham, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Birmingham 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 Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birmingham, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birmingham 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 Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birmingham, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
65%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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Harrison House Chester County, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Foulk Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birmingham, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 24 independent living facilities near Birmingham, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Birmingham, Pennsylvania is Atria Lafayette Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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