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The cost of independent living in Great Belt is about $3,438 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 92 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 Ashton Commons
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77 Floor plans available
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My mother was apprehensive about moving to assisted living but Ashron Commons was very accommodating and help put all of us at ease. They answered all our questions and responded quickly to any concerns. 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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Photo of Ridgecrest Cranberry Woods
1616 Photos available
2424 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.9
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40 reviews
8.9
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40 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
18%
3 star
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What I like the most about Atria at Cranberry Woods is their private rooms with showers and security. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Now open in Cranberry Township, Atria at Cranberry Woods is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. With convenient access to Cranberry Commons, the community will offer what you are looking for in your next...
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Photo of Terrace Place at Vincentian
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8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
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Terrace Place is both welcoming and friendly. The staff is very caring and made the transition to apartment-living so much easier for my dad. The staff ensures residents are introduced to one another and...
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.
WELCOME, NEIGHBOR!Introducing Terrace Place at Vincentian, an active, independent living senior community for adults 55+ welcoming residents since April 2019. Surprisingly priced, Terrace Place offers luxury living without the extra cost!Conveniently located just minutes from abundant shopping...
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8.6
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9 reviews
8.6
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9 reviews
5 star
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Only shortcoming in transition was that residents' orientation was not detailed, relied on new resident reading handbook prior to move in. Also, initial review was during chaotic period of actual move,...
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.
For more than 100 years, St. John Communityhas helped seniors thrive spiritually, emotionally,intellectually and physically. Through our vibrantcontinuing care community, our goal is to help you live life to the fullest—with the respect, love and the compassion you deserve.Explore what this...
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6.5
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11 reviews
6.5
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11 reviews
5 star
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27%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Shelbourne Personal Care and the overall experience at this facility has been very good. My loved one seems to like the staff and also enjoys the activities, but does...
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.
Shelbourne Personal Care provides the highest level of quality care to our residents in a relaxed, home-like environment. Our staff is always available 24-hours a day to assist with any needs that your loved one might have. At Shelbourne Personal Care, our team of professional staff works around...
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I would highly recommend for people to go to The Waters at Wexford, per all my ratings above. They have good people who work there. They know what they're doing, and everyone is friendly. They take good...
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 Waters of WexfordA NEW SENIOR COMMUNITYThe Waters of Wexford is now open and accepting residents. The community features 143 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building. Residents can experience a full service restaurant, café, salon and wellbeing studio. With wellbeing at...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
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.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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Photo of Pershing Heights, LLC
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Before we chose this place we did look at the raving reviews and they are living up to them. The staff here is very friendly ans attentive, if we have any request they do it immediately. It is very clean and...
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.
Pershing Heights, LLC is an independent living community located in the quiet town of New Kensington, PA. Our tiny, calm community is located in the center of a quaint neighborhood within Westmoreland County, serene with a feeling of home. Pershing Heights is a beautiful place to live and 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.
Photo of Creek Meadows
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.

Cost of independent living in Great Belt, PA

The average cost of senior living in Great Belt is $3,438 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Worthington, PA with an average of $2,391 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Belt, PA vs. nearby cities

Great Belt, PA
$3,438/mo
$3,604/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Belt, PA vs. the state and national average

Great Belt, PA
$3,438/mo
U.S. national average
$4,065/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Great Belt vs. other types of senior living

$4,666/mo
Independent Living
$3,438/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Great Belt, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,995/mo
Studio
$5,420/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,564/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Great Belt over time

Great Belt, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Great Belt

Recent reviews for independent living in Great Belt

The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA

4.1
It's expensivve but worth it. It is a very nice community and the staff is very friendly. Overall, it has been a goed experience.

St John Community, a CCRC in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at St John Community and the overall experience has been good so far. The overall care of my loved one and everything else has been good and I am very satisfied. I would recommend St John Community to others.

Terrace Place at Vincentian in Allison Park, PA

5.0
When trying to find a place for my mother the search was a bit of a downer and all of the places we found just seemed dark and depressing. Until we visited Vicentian Terrace Place. It was bright and just seem more upbeat than anywhere we had been. The apartments were beautiful and the staff was ...
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Great Belt independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Belt independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Belt, 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 Great Belt 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 Great Belt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Belt, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Belt 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 Great Belt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Belt, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Belt 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 Great Belt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Belt, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.7%
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Ashton Commons, The Commons at Stonebrook Village and Ridgecrest Cranberry Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Great Belt, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Great Belt, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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