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The cost of independent living in Dark Water is about $3,800 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options. Read 1721 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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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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We were very impressed with Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. They took exceptional care of my mom while she was there. She was there for a short respite stay, and we couldn't have been more...
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 true success of our community is measured through lifestyles enriched, not changed.... Nestled quietly in rural Saucon Valley, Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek promises quality care that assures personal purpose and peace of mind. Located minutes from the Saucon Valley Country Club...
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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.
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.
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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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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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As I reflect on a bustling and boisterous Thanksgiving day with my family (Mom included), many things come to mind - impossibly delicious food, hilarious antics, and special family connections. I can safely...
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.
Whether you’re a resident or visitor you’re important to us. Our goal is always to make you feel welcome at our Senior Living Community. Here at The Chandler Estates, we promote an active, elegant, rural and independent lifestyle molded to suit each individual resident. We are “Proud to make a...
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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
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.
For over twenty years we have been proud to present this unique concept in assisted living and independent living for older adults, in a beautiful country setting. It is our aim to provide you with the services and programs you need to maintain independent, dignified living. Our staff is...
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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 Dark Water, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dark Water is $3,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gordon, PA with an average of $2,523 per month.

Independent living costs in Dark Water, PA, vs. nearby cities

Dark Water, PA
$3,800/mo
$3,780/mo

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

Dark Water, PA
$3,800/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Dark Water, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,406/mo
Independent Living
$3,800/mo

Independent living costs in Dark Water, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,317/mo
Studio
$4,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,429/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in Dark Water 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: Dark Water, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDark Water, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,800/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$3,370/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,406/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Dark Water, PA:$3,800/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Dark Water, PA:$3,370/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Dark Water, PA:$5,406/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Dark Water, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dark Water 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
Dark Water, PA$3,230/mo$3,292/mo-1.9%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dark Water, PA
2024 average cost:$3,230/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
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 Dark Water

Recent reviews for independent living in Dark Water

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 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.

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Masonic Village is an avery beautiful place to live. It has numerous and varied activities. The effort that they made to keep us safe during the Covid -19 pandemic was beyond what most of us expected. They go to extremes to keep us safe and comfortable.

Dark Water independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dark Water independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dark Water, 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 Dark Water 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 Dark Water partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dark Water, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dark Water 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 Dark Water communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dark Water, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dark Water 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 Dark Water offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dark Water, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hanover, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dark Water, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 111 independent living facilities near Dark Water, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dark Water, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hanover, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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