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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Hershey, PA
The cost of independent living in Hershey is about $4,022 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 203 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 Harrisburg, Elizabethtown and Mechanicsburg.
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9.6
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90 reviews
Staff is very good but just hard to find or reach at times. Facility is clean. Her biweekly room cleaning could be more thorough. It is cafeteria style food which we knew going in. But the selection and...
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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7.8
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25 reviews
The working staff were very good and caring people, and eager to please. I was very disappointed with the Sales staff and the Health Director. My wife spent two consecutive periods in Respite Care. Her son...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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6.1
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7 reviews
5's across the board!! Professional administrative staff has been there for us every step of the way. Very hands-on team that cares for the residences and they have taken the time to get to know my dad....
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
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.
9.1
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14 reviews
My 98-year-old mother passed away peacefully at Country Meadows 2 days ago. From the moment we first met the staff throughout the past 2-plus years mom was treated with the kind of love and care that made...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Hershey, PA
The average cost of senior living in Hershey is $4,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonestown, PA with an average of $3,878 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Hershey
Recent reviews for independent living in Hershey
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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Juniper Village at Lebanon
5.0
Juniper Village is very clean, sometimes with communities and caring for elderly residents there may be unpleasant odor, but not that this community. The staff are very friendly, they usually talk to you as you walking around, call you by name and even talk about things your loved one is getting ...
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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.
Hershey independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hershey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hershey, 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 Hershey 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 Hershey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hershey, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hershey 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 Hershey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hershey, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hershey 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 Hershey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hershey, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Senior Commons at Powder Mill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hershey, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Hershey, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hershey, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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