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The cost of independent living in Charming Forge is about $4,259 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 156 options. Read 3150 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
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.
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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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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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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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
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 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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Cost of independent living in Charming Forge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Charming Forge is $4,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wernersville, PA with an average of $3,959 per month.

Independent living costs in Charming Forge, PA, vs. nearby cities

Charming Forge, PA
$4,259/mo
$4,341/mo

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

Charming Forge, PA
$4,259/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Charming Forge, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,014/mo
Independent Living
$4,259/mo

Independent living costs in Charming Forge, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,744/mo
Studio
$4,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,895/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Charming Forge 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: Charming Forge, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharming Forge, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,259/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,472/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$6,014/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Charming Forge, PA:$4,259/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Charming Forge, PA:$4,472/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Charming Forge, PA:$6,014/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Charming Forge, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charming Forge 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
Charming Forge, PA$3,395/mo$3,238/mo+4.8%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Charming Forge, PA
2024 average cost:$3,395/mo
2023 average cost:$3,238/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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 Charming Forge

Recent reviews for independent living in Charming Forge

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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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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Charming Forge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charming Forge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charming Forge, 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 Charming Forge 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 Charming Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charming Forge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Charming Forge 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 Charming Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charming Forge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charming Forge 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 Charming Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charming Forge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
46.4%
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Traditions of Hanover, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Arbour Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Charming Forge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 156 independent living facilities near Charming Forge, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Charming Forge, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hanover, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Arbour Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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