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The cost of independent living in Mertztown is about $4,207 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options.

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The staff was very kind and caring. My mother ended up needing hospice, and the KV staff were wonderful. The facility was very clean at all times, the food was also well prepared. The administrative staff...
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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109 reviews
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The staff are wonderful! They are very attentive, and I can always depend on them for whatever I need. I have enjoyed all the activities such as the card games, painting, drawing and Bingo. I also like the...
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.
Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...
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Keystone Villa Independent Living is a great place to live if you are ambulatory, love to interact with people, join clubs, enjoy activities (happy hour 3 days a wk), mini entertainment almost every...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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The staff is very helpful, pleasant and really easy to talk to. The kitchen chefs and servers are also very pleasant and my mom thinks they are nice and mannerly. The activities are ok and they are getting...
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.
Walnut Woods of Boyertown provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll love Boyertown's small-town charm and natural beauty while enjoying all the big-city conveniences we have to offer. We're just minutes away from shopping, churches, restaurants and...
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120 reviews
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120 reviews
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My family member has had difficulty finding a nurse/aide/tech when he wanted one or had a question. The aides clean his room and change sheets UPON REQUEST. My family member doesn't know when to request it...
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.
Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...
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5 reviews
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It has been wonderful. The staff is great and so easy to work with. Mom is really happy and her apartment is beautiful! I didn't know that she had already toured the facility and was looking at their...
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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15 reviews
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Our Aunt has been at Evans Retirement Center for going on 2 years. It’s a small facility with a very cozy vibe. The owners ([name removed] & [name removed] ) and staff at Evans know my Aunt very well. They...
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood, PA is the Evans Retirement Center whom has proudly served the Berks/Lehigh Counties since 1984. Our home is owned and operated by two generations of the Evans family. We are known for our small homelike and family like atmosphere. And we know how to...
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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 Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
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.
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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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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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.
Welcome to Chestnut Ridge at Rodale! Cultivated by Phoebe, this 60+ retirement community in Emmaus combines luxury and optimal wellness with Phoebe’s long-standing legacy of serving seniors.Through innovation and imagination, this wellness-focused lifestyle community offers spacious and open...
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We were very impressed with Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. They took exceptional care of my mom while she was there. She was there for a short respite stay, and we couldn't have been more...
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.
The true success of our community is measured through lifestyles enriched, not changed.... Nestled quietly in rural Saucon Valley, Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek promises quality care that assures personal purpose and peace of mind. Located minutes from the Saucon Valley Country Club...

Cost of independent living in Mertztown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mertztown is $4,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Catasauqua, PA with an average of $3,590 per month.

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

Mertztown, PA
$4,207/mo
$4,208/mo
$4,077/mo

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

Mertztown, PA
$4,207/mo
U.S. national average
$4,272/mo

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

$5,787/mo
Independent Living
$4,207/mo

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

Studio
$3,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,796/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,527/mo

Senior living costs in Mertztown 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: Mertztown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMertztown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,207/mo$4,477/mo$4,272/mo
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,539/mo$4,879/mo
Memory Care$5,787/mo$5,533/mo$5,660/mo
Independent Living
Mertztown, PA:$4,207/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,477/mo
U.S.:$4,272/mo
Assisted Living
Mertztown, PA:$4,686/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,539/mo
U.S.:$4,879/mo
Memory Care
Mertztown, PA:$5,787/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,533/mo
U.S.:$5,660/mo
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Independent living costs in Mertztown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mertztown 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
Mertztown, PA$3,028/mo$3,054/mo-0.9%
Pennsylvania$3,269/mo$3,102/mo+5.4%
National$3,162/mo$3,028/mo+4.4%
Mertztown, PA
2024 average cost:$3,028/mo
2023 average cost:$3,054/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,269/mo
2023 average cost:$3,102/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,162/mo
2023 average cost:$3,028/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mertztown

Recent reviews for independent living in Mertztown

The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA

5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
I’m so happy we’ve found a home away from home for my mother. She loves the care, activities, and atmosphere at Country Meadows. Each resident and their family members are treated like family. The creative programming focuses on the diversity of their clientele. Thanks for everything.

The Highlands At Wyomissing a CCRC

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting environment at the communities, with staff and residents going out of their way to make new residents feel at home. At Traditions of Hanover, residents and their families appreciate the sense of family and the positive attitudes of the staff. At ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Residents at several communities enjoy the wide range of activities offered to keep them active and engaged. At Traditions of Hanover, residents participate in activities like word games, fitness classes, and Bible study. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, there are oppor ...
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Excellent and accommodating staff. The compassionate and helpful nature of staff members is a common theme in the reviews, with several praising their dedication to caring for residents and making sure their needs are met. At Traditions of Hanover, staff members accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while ...
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Tasty and diverse meal options. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Traditions of Hanover, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, residents enjoy a variety of meals and are i ...
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Spacious and comfortable living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and comfort of living spaces in the communities. At Traditions of Hanover, residents appreciate the roomy apartments and the availability of kitchens. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, detailed housekeeping ensures that apartm ...
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Secure and supportive community. Several reviews mention the level of security and support available in the communities. At Traditions of Hanover, the staff's quick response to emergencies provides peace of mind for families, while at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, the on-site medical services and trans ...
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Mertztown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mertztown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mertztown, 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 Mertztown 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 Mertztown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mertztown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mertztown 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 Mertztown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mertztown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
70%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mertztown 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 Mertztown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mertztown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
90%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
90%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
70%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
47.5%
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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Traditions of Hanover and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mertztown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Mertztown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mertztown, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Traditions of Hanover and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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