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The cost of independent living in Markham is about $4,715 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 445 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 Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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53 reviews
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53 reviews
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This week will be a month since we moved my Mom into Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills. From the initial contact (just collecting info), to our initial tour, to moving Mom in…everyone has been so helpful and...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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8.3
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28 reviews
8.3
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Inquirer about the food menu for at least a week Apartment sizes and amenities offered are great Nice friendly place to live Highly recommend
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.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site...
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2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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60 reviews
9.8
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60 reviews
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It took a couple weeks for a transition with medications and plan of care. Once hubby settled in he likes the place very much staff is friendly the medical staff and text take good care of him food is 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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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1515 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.7
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41 reviews
9.7
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41 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The reason we gave the meals a 4 is because it is a smaller facility, their menu is not that big but the quality of food is above average. There are activities everyday but some days have more than others....
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.
Foulk Manor North offers our residents a continuum of care encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care in our Bridge to Rediscovery community and skilled nursing. Set on ten beautifully wooded acres, right next to the New Castle County Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Manor...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
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From my first call to A place for mom to move in day ( yes it took 18 months) my experience was great. the staff at wesley from sales to maintenance and security is wonderful! The overall facility is...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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9.5
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30 reviews
9.5
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30 reviews
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We are so grateful to have found this fine place for our family member. Every step of the way there was great info, consistent support, and for every question a clear and readily available answer. After 6...
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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8.9
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117 reviews
8.9
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117 reviews
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The staff is caring and very friendly. The food is good and there is a nice variety. It can be difficult to reach the nurse's station via phone. The facility is clean and the apartments are roomy and...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
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They take great care of me and it would be hard to find somewhere else. Every time I need something they are "Johny on the Spot" I will be here for 3 years this August and feels like home!
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 in Wilmington, DE, Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care in New Castle County, Delaware. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.Asbury...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.1
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31 reviews
8.1
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31 reviews
5 star
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45%
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Outstanding features include no buy-in, initial fee discounts for Veterans, ability to move out with a month's notice, garage parking and storage lockers, referral benefit to current and incoming resident....
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of Plush Mills Senior Living
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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Photo of Shipley Living
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
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15 reviews
7.5
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15 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
13%
3 star
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Our overall experience at Shipley was great. The food and physical therapy exceeded expectations. Kudos to the chef! The night staff. was nice but there were different caregivers and it would be great to...
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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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, 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.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 83 acres in Newton Square, PA. Founded in 1924, Dunwoody has always been a community where excellent healthcare is a priority. We expanded our assisted living accommodations to meet the growing needs of seniors who require...
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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, and...
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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...

Cost of independent living in Markham, PA

The average cost of senior living in Markham is $4,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Media, PA with an average of $4,574 per month.

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

Markham, PA
$4,715/mo

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

Markham, PA
$4,715/mo
U.S. national average
$4,095/mo

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

$6,173/mo
Independent Living
$4,715/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,991/mo
Studio
$5,252/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,216/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,960/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Markham over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Markham

Recent reviews for independent living in Markham

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Woodbury Mews

5.0
Woodbury Mews offers a welcoming home whether you’re looking for independent, assisted, or memory care living. Various activities are available for those who want to take part, but the choice is always yours. I have been in independent living for 3 months and am amazed at how time flies. I enjoy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, residents and their families express appreciation for the staff's willingness to go the extra mile and the supportive nature of the caregivers.
Variety of amenities and activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of offerings at communities, such as group activities, hobbies, and outdoor spaces. At Forwood Manor, residents enjoy the beautiful surroundings and regular opportunities for socialization and engagement.
Spacious and updated living spaces. Several reviews praise the ample sizes and modern updates of the living spaces in different communities. For instance, at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, residents appreciate the recent renovations, including new appliances and hardwood floors, which enhance the overall living experience.
Welcoming and inclusive community. Throughout the reviews, there are numerous mentions of the warm and inclusive atmosphere at various communities. For example, at Bellingham at West Chester, residents and their families speak highly of the community's friendly residents and the sense of belonging they feel.
Access to on-site health care services. Several reviews highlight the convenience and reassurance of having health care services readily available at communities. At Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, families are grateful for the on-site medical professionals and the peace of mind it provides.
Flexible lease arrangements. Some reviews mention the advantage of flexible lease options, allowing residents to move in more easily and without a large buy-in fee. For instance, at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, the absence of a buy-in fee is a significant factor in the decision-making process.
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Markham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Markham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Markham, 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 Markham 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 Markham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Markham, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Markham 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 Markham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Markham, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Markham 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 Markham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Markham, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.3%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
73.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
46.1%
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville and Foulk Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Markham, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Markham, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Markham, Pennsylvania are Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Fountain View at Logan Square and Atria Lafayette Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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