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The cost of independent living in Mount Gretna is about $4,177 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 164 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 Traditions of HersheyCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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89 reviews
9.6
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89 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
21%
3 star
2%
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0%
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I like that the staff was very friendly and seemed to care for [name removed]. I do know [name removed].said she did not care for the meals there. Said they were very bland lol and dinners were too small....
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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Photo of Juniper Village at Lebanon
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
38 reviews
9.5
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38 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
16%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Cold food wasn't cold, hot food wasn't hot. The meals were bland. They need a transport van. Wheelchair bound residents could not participate in excursions.
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.9
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23 reviews
7.9
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23 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
26%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
1 star
17%
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Staff was very kind and helpful. Very clean, it looks like a hotel. I would definitely use them again if needed. Just like home, but better.
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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8.9
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13 reviews
8.9
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13 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
0%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
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Country Meadows is a wonderful home. My mother lived in independent living and my father needed more care in Pathways. My mother and father made many new friends. My mother loved exercise class with...
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: 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, 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Mount Gretna, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mount Gretna is $4,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Womelsdorf, PA with an average of $3,737 per month.

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

Mount Gretna, PA
$4,177/mo
$4,212/mo
$4,091/mo

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

Mount Gretna, PA
$4,177/mo
U.S. national average
$4,376/mo

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

$5,611/mo
Independent Living
$4,177/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,405/mo
Studio
$5,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,898/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mount Gretna over time

Mount Gretna, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Gretna

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Gretna

Holiday The Manor at Oakridge in Harrisburg, PA

4.0
Friendly staff however we think they need more than one matinance staff. Areas need paint. We really like the great variety of meal selections. Outside grounds seem well taken of. Need to make sure the inside is painted regularly

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.

Mount Gretna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Gretna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Gretna, 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 Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Gretna, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
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%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.7%
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Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Faithful Living and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Faithful Living and Traditions of Hershey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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