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The cost of independent living in Dogtown is about $4,069 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 176 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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Photo of Juniper Village at Lebanon
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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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53 reviews
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I needed to find a place for my mother and was recommended to Juniper Village by another family member. It was important to me and my late father that she would have a good place to stay and thats Juniper...
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
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We love this place! My father is 90 and has only been there a few months. He seems happy there he actually does things when they go out or play games. I recommend this place! The workers really care about...
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.
The Residence at Village Greens is the newest Senior Living Community in Berks County. We opened our doors in September of 2024. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care & Memory Care on the same campus. Located on the grounds of the past Village Greens Golf Course, a well-known 18 hole...
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88 Floor plans available
9.1
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52 reviews
9.1
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My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
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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Everyone in the administrative process were helpful and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. The staff at the front desk were friendly. When we saw the house keepers the were polite and had...
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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My sister is doing very well at Ephrata Manor. They have worked miracles with my sister. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, church, they supply all room supplies. Real food. Snacks, beverages throughout...
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dogtown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Dogtown is $4,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonestown, PA with an average of $3,926 per month.

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

Dogtown, PA
$4,069/mo
$4,283/mo
$4,158/mo

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

Dogtown, PA
$4,069/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$6,163/mo
Independent Living
$4,069/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,176/mo
Studio
$5,359/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,722/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,365/mo

Senior living costs in Dogtown 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: Dogtown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDogtown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,069/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$4,662/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$6,163/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Dogtown, PA:$4,069/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Dogtown, PA:$4,662/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Dogtown, PA:$6,163/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Dogtown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dogtown 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
Dogtown, PA$1,770/mo$2,169/mo-18.4%
Pennsylvania$2,953/mo$2,999/mo-1.5%
National$2,847/mo$2,825/mo+0.8%
Dogtown, PA
2024 average cost:$1,770/mo
2023 average cost:$2,169/mo
Percent change:-18.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$2,953/mo
2023 average cost:$2,999/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,847/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dogtown

Recent reviews for independent living in Dogtown

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.

The Highlands At Wyomissing a CCRC

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Dogtown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dogtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dogtown, 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 Dogtown 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 Dogtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dogtown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dogtown 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 Dogtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dogtown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dogtown 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 Dogtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dogtown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
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