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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Goldenville, PA

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The cost of independent living in Goldenville is about $3,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1152 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, 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.
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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: 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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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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, 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.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality.  Due to energy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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, 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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Photo of Woodcrest Villa
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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 Goldenville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Goldenville is $3,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carroll Valley, PA with an average of $3,233 per month.

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

Goldenville, PA
$3,747/mo

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

Goldenville, PA
$3,747/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,927/mo
Independent Living
$3,747/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,409/mo
Studio
$4,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,927/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,380/mo

Senior living costs in Goldenville 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: Goldenville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGoldenville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,747/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,179/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,927/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Goldenville, PA:$3,747/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Goldenville, PA:$4,179/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Goldenville, PA:$5,927/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Goldenville, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Goldenville 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Goldenville, PA$2,919/mo$3,167/mo-7.8%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Goldenville, PA
2024 average cost:$2,919/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:-7.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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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 Goldenville

Recent reviews for independent living in Goldenville

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

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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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various senior living communities. For example, at The Terraces at Capitol Village, residents appreciate being greeted by name and the caring nature of the staff. At Traditions of Hershey, families mention the helpful ...
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Nice and updated living spaces. Residents value the cleanliness and maintenance of their living quarters. At Holiday The Manor at Oakridge, the Manor at Oakridge is praised for its updated interior designs and well-maintained common areas. At Kindred Place at Harrisburg, Kindred Place stands out for its modern apartments a ...
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Diverse selection of activities. Families and residents alike highlight the importance of engaging activities in senior living communities. At Traditions of Hershey, Traditions of Hershey offers residents a multitude of activities, from bingo and card games to religious services and excursions. At Episcopal Square, reviews ...
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Great food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food and dining experiences are a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. For instance, at HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, Heartlands Ellicott City is praised for the delicious meals and diverse food options. At Trad ...
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Secure and caring environment. Security and safety are essential concerns for many families when considering a senior living community. At Harmony at Hershey, Atrium is noted for its beautiful facility and the peace of mind it provides. The Woods at Cedar Run is appreciated for its knowledgeable and friendly staff and the s ...
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Proactive management and communication. Effective communication and responsive management contribute to overall satisfaction in senior living communities. For example, at Holiday The Manor at Oakridge, the Manor at Oakridge's local management has been commended for their attentiveness, while Holiday The Manor at Oakridge is praised ...
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Goldenville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Goldenville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Goldenville, 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 Goldenville 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 Goldenville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Goldenville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Goldenville 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 Goldenville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Goldenville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Goldenville 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 Goldenville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Goldenville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
46.4%
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Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Holiday Essex House and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated independent living facilities near Goldenville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Goldenville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Goldenville, Pennsylvania are Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Traditions of Hershey and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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