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The cost of independent living in Chain is about $3,706 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 122 options. Read 2081 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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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
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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.
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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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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, 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.
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 LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...
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Cost of independent living in Chain, PA

The average cost of senior living in Chain is $3,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mahanoy City, PA with an average of $2,657 per month.

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

Chain, PA
$3,706/mo
$3,124/mo

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

Chain, PA
$3,706/mo
U.S. national average
$4,190/mo

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

$5,525/mo
Independent Living
$3,706/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,204/mo
Studio
$4,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,422/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Chain 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: Chain, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChain, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,706/mo$4,370/mo$4,190/mo
Assisted Living$3,948/mo$4,471/mo$4,846/mo
Memory Care$5,525/mo$5,483/mo$5,557/mo
Independent Living
Chain, PA:$3,706/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,370/mo
U.S.:$4,190/mo
Assisted Living
Chain, PA:$3,948/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,471/mo
U.S.:$4,846/mo
Memory Care
Chain, PA:$5,525/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,483/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
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Independent living costs in Chain, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chain 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
Chain, PA$3,615/mo$3,283/mo+10.1%
Pennsylvania$3,332/mo$3,269/mo+1.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Chain, PA
2024 average cost:$3,615/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,332/mo
2023 average cost:$3,269/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Chain

Recent reviews for independent living in Chain

The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA

5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
I’m so happy we’ve found a home away from home for my mother. She loves the care, activities, and atmosphere at Country Meadows. Each resident and their family members are treated like family. The creative programming focuses on the diversity of their clientele. Thanks for everything.

The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Chain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chain, 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 Chain 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 Chain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chain, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chain 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 Chain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chain, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chain 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 Chain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chain, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.5%
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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Traditions of Hanover and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chain, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 122 independent living facilities near Chain, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chain, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Traditions of Hanover and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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