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The cost of independent living in Jenkintown is about $4,484 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 817 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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This transition has been not an easy one for my mother but the staff at the Bright View have been incredible. She’s finally participating in activities and engaging with other residents.
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.
Located on East Germantown Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Brightview East Norriton is the area's only full-service, rental retirement community. This inviting community brings together the best apartments and convenient services for Independent Living as well as support and care for...
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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: 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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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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
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.
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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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
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.
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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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If you need dialysis and care the combination is easy for all parties. The food quality is horrible. Meals come cold colder is cold - you order something and get something different.
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.

Cost of independent living in Jenkintown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Jenkintown is $4,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA with an average of $4,248 per month.

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

Jenkintown, PA
$4,484/mo
$4,481/mo

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

Jenkintown, PA
$4,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$6,380/mo
Independent Living
$4,484/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,938/mo
Studio
$5,079/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,995/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,153/mo

Senior living costs in Jenkintown 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: Jenkintown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJenkintown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,484/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,573/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,380/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Jenkintown, PA:$4,484/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Jenkintown, PA:$5,573/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Jenkintown, PA:$6,380/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Jenkintown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jenkintown 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
Jenkintown, PA$3,259/mo$3,422/mo-4.8%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Jenkintown, PA
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,422/mo
Percent change:-4.8%
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 Jenkintown

Recent reviews for independent living in Jenkintown

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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The Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

Deer Meadows Retirement Community in Philadelphia, PA

4.0
A facility is only as good as its staff. Deer Meadows Retirement Community, for the most part, has very caring people. They are slow, however, in fixing things in the room and getting a new remote for her TV. I would recommend the facility to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse activities for socialization. Residents and families praise the variety of activities offered in several communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and social events. At Revelle of Bucks County, the residents enjoy trivia and baking classes, while at Sunrise of Abington, the entertainment is ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Paul's Run, the staff go 'out of its way to assist you in any way', and at Sunrise of Abington, they are 'eager to help'. This supportive staff creates a welcoming and caring envir ...
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Adaptable and accommodating staff. Several families mention the accommodating nature of staff at different communities, including quick adjustments to make moving in easier and more comfortable for residents. At Springfield Senior Living, for instance, staff adapted to my loved one's needs when she became sicker. This individua ...
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Wonderful communal areas. Many residents appreciate the clean and beautifully maintained communal areas in their communities, such as the dining rooms, lounges, and outdoor spaces. For example, at Azalea of Cinnaminson, the 'new dining room is beautiful', and at Fountain View at Logan Square, the facility is 'absolut ...
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Strong community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the sense of community and friendship among residents in their communities. For instance, at Simpson House, a CCRC, residents take pride in making Simpson House their own and helping each other out. This strong sense of community creates a warm and welcoming environment ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a major factor in overall satisfaction for residents. At Crescent Fields at Huntingdon Valley, the meals are 'tasty', and at Fountain View at Logan Square, the food is 'excellent'. Many communities are accommodating to residents' dietary needs, ensuring enjoyable mealtimes fo ...
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Jenkintown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jenkintown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jenkintown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jenkintown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jenkintown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea of Cinnaminson and The Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania are Azalea of Cinnaminson, Arbour Square and Atria Lafayette Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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