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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester County, PA
The cost of independent living in Chester County is about $4,467 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 286 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilmington, West Chester and Bryn Mawr.
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9.7
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58 reviews
The Merrill Garden staff have truly gone above and beyond in their care and support of my mom over the last 2 years. Their dedication to not just meeting her physical needs but also engaging her mentally...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review score
45 reviews
My mother is very happy at St Martha’s and has made some new friends. She enjoys doing some of the activities as well. The food is her only complaint, but she loves being served and not having to cook for...
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.
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
16 reviews
The facility is a bit run down in areas but they keep common rooms and areas of dining clean. They struggle to retain staff and that can get the residents down. Not sure if it is a top issue but there is...
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.
HEATHERWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, a community of Life Care Centers of America which operates more than 260 skilled nursing homes, assisted living and independent living communities and Alzheimer's centers.CONTINUUM-OF-CARE CAMPUSOur caring,...
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1717 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
17 reviews
We had a good experience at eagle view, but my dad passed away in [date removed]. They were very compassionate about it. I know some folks had issues but I did not really experience that. Only a couple of...
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.
Introducing Eagleview Landing, the newest senior living community in Exton, PA. The location just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is close to perfect. The comfort of Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care is reassuring. And the luxury? Isn't that always nice? Eagleview Landing is...
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55 Floor plans available
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8.4
Review score
31 reviews
Outstanding features include no buy-in, initial fee discounts for Veterans, ability to move out with a month's notice, garage parking and storage lockers, referral benefit to current and incoming resident....
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
30 reviews
My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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7.5
Review score
16 reviews
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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Everything has been good. The people have been friendly, both the people working here and the people living here. And I really like my apartment. It feels homey.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review score
38 reviews
Ashbridge Manor was a great option for a senior who doesn’t have the kind of capital needed to buy in to typical retirement homes. Residents and employees seem pleasant and engaging and were very welcoming.
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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The staff here is wonderful and I really appreciate the was that they took care of my mom. The community is clean and the rehab has been going very well. The food is good and I really have not had any...
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.
Lakeview is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) situated in one of the most appealing areas of the country, where you'll be continually inspired by the beauty of your surroundings. With our Honey Brook, Pennsylvania address and Chester County setting, the community is bordered...
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9.7
Review score
9 reviews
We moved here in December and everyone is very helpful. We are happy with the apartment we have now. We were not happy with what was available when we first came. We don't have the meal plan but are...
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Chester County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Chester County is $4,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford, PA with an average of $4,191 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester County, PA vs. nearby counties
Chester County, PA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chester County, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Chester County
Recent reviews for independent living in Chester County
Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville
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 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.
The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA
5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
Chester County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester County, 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 Chester County 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 Chester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester County 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 Chester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester County 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 Chester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Chester County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chester County, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Merrill Gardens at West Chester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Chester County
- Wilmington, Delaware
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
- Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Malvern, Pennsylvania
- Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
- Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
- Newark, Delaware
- New Castle, Delaware
- Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Royersford, Pennsylvania
- Skippack, Pennsylvania
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Exton, Pennsylvania
- Honey Brook, Pennsylvania
- Coatesville, Pennsylvania
- Ardmore, Pennsylvania
- Pottstown, Pennsylvania
- Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
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