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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blairs Mills, PA

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The cost of independent living in Blairs Mills is about $4,035 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 369 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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Photo of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg
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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.
At Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them, and our individually tailored Personal Care may be exactly what you are looking for.Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg provides...
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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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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.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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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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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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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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
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.
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Photo of Spring House Estates
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.
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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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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.
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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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Blairs Mills, PA

The average cost of senior living in Blairs Mills is $4,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blain, PA with an average of $2,847 per month.

Independent living costs in Blairs Mills, PA, vs. nearby cities

Blairs Mills, PA
$4,035/mo
$3,894/mo

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

Blairs Mills, PA
$4,035/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Blairs Mills, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,530/mo
Independent Living
$4,035/mo

Independent living costs in Blairs Mills, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,126/mo
Studio
$5,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,144/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,939/mo

Senior living costs in Blairs Mills 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: Blairs Mills, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlairs Mills, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,035/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,454/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,530/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Blairs Mills, PA:$4,035/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Blairs Mills, PA:$4,454/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Blairs Mills, PA:$5,530/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Blairs Mills, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blairs Mills 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
Blairs Mills, PA$2,786/mo$3,156/mo-11.7%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Blairs Mills, PA
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$3,156/mo
Percent change:-11.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Blairs Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Blairs Mills

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

5.0
I lived in another community, then needed some rehab. I had a terrible experience where I was before. So coming here I was scared. It has been the very best thing that has ever happened. I am respected and cared for very well. Just wonderful!

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.9
It was very difficult decision on where to send our Father for care. From my first call to country Meadows, the love and patience that were shown to us, I knew it was a first rate community in the area. Allison in marketing walked us though the admittance process and helped us with ...
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Blairs Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blairs Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blairs Mills, 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 Blairs Mills 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 Blairs Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blairs Mills, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blairs Mills 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 Blairs Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blairs Mills, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blairs Mills 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 Blairs Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blairs Mills, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
46.4%
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