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The cost of independent living in Carbon Center is about $3,581 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 95 options. Read 902 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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Glenellen Senior Living Community strives to meet each resident’s individual needs by providing the highest quality of retirement lifestyle and services in a premier retirement community. Assisted living at Glenellen is designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent...
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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, 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.
Greenside Meadows Greenside Meadows is a senior living community located in Canonsburg, PA, in Washington County and home to about 9,000 people. Canonsburg is a relaxed borough with a lot of small stores and restaurants amidst the backdrop of pristine mountain views. Residents will enjoy getting...
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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.
Welcome to Vida Springs Senior Living and Personal Care Home, where exceptional care meets a vibrant community. We're excited to introduce you to a new standard of assisted living, designed to provide your loved ones with the highest quality of life in a compassionate, safe, and enriching...
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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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My aunt is doing well here at this community. She is being cared for very well. The staff is kind and helpful. It is a nice community, they do a good job with the cleanliness. They are providing her with...
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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.
When we founded Easy Living Estates in 1988, our purpose was to create assisted living and personal care facilities where residents would enjoy the most independence possible. We create a strong sense of community with other residents and staff, provide excellent daily care and specialized...
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We are happy with the progress that is being made here. The community is very clean and well taken care of here. The staff are outstanding and very caring. We are happy with the good variety of the meals....
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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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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Carbon Center, PA

The average cost of senior living in Carbon Center is $3,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Worthington, PA with an average of $2,391 per month.

Independent living costs in Carbon Center, PA, vs. nearby cities

Carbon Center, PA
$3,581/mo
$2,486/mo

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

Carbon Center, PA
$3,581/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Carbon Center, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,905/mo
Independent Living
$3,581/mo

Independent living costs in Carbon Center, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,419/mo
Studio
$5,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,299/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,625/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,671/mo

Senior living costs in Carbon Center 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: Carbon Center, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarbon Center, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,581/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,592/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$4,905/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Carbon Center, PA:$3,581/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Carbon Center, PA:$3,592/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Carbon Center, PA:$4,905/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in Carbon Center, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carbon Center 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
Carbon Center, PA$3,503/mo$3,131/mo+11.9%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Carbon Center, PA
2024 average cost:$3,503/mo
2023 average cost:$3,131/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
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 Carbon Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Carbon Center

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Carbon Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carbon Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carbon Center, 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 Carbon Center 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 Carbon Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carbon Center, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carbon Center 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 Carbon Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carbon Center, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carbon Center 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 Carbon Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carbon Center, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
46.4%
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