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The cost of independent living in Muddy Creek Forks is about $4,070 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 135 options. Read 1800 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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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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.
At Ware Presbyterian Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living community services are available as you need them in Oxford, PA—Ware Presbyterian Village is unique in the fact we provide both Personal Care and Assisted Living levels of care. As a...
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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Photo of Trinity House Apartments
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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: 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.
Aequitas Living offers an active 55+ resident a Boutique, Independent, Co-Living option that has style, flexible rental terms and affordability. Privately owned and operated, our three story townhome is centrally located in the waterfront neighborhood of Canton in downtown Baltimore City,...
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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
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
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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: 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
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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, Independent Living
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waverly Gardens Senior Apartments is the first residential development in metropolitan Baltimore that meets national standards for environmental friendliness. Our apartment community offers moderate-income seniors decreased energy costs and healthier indoor air quality.  Due to energy...
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.
Harmony at Hockessin is going to be an elegant and exceptional senor living community in Hockessin, Delaware. Presenting 174 Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Apartments. The minute you see the building you know this is something unique & upscale. The exterior is finished in hand...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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, 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Muddy Creek Forks, PA

The average cost of senior living in Muddy Creek Forks is $4,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Lion, PA with an average of $3,839 per month.

Independent living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, vs. nearby cities

Muddy Creek Forks, PA
$4,075/mo

Independent living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, vs. state and national averages

Muddy Creek Forks, PA
$4,075/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,819/mo
Independent Living
$4,075/mo

Independent living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,321/mo
Studio
$5,267/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,120/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,760/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,649/mo

Senior living costs in Muddy Creek Forks 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: Muddy Creek Forks, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuddy Creek Forks, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,075/mo$4,354/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,958/mo$4,441/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,819/mo$5,443/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Muddy Creek Forks, PA:$4,075/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Muddy Creek Forks, PA:$4,958/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Muddy Creek Forks, PA:$5,819/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Muddy Creek Forks, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Muddy Creek Forks 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Muddy Creek Forks, PA$3,241/mo$3,174/mo+2.1%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Muddy Creek Forks, PA
2024 average cost:$3,241/mo
2023 average cost:$3,174/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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 Muddy Creek Forks

Recent reviews for independent living in Muddy Creek Forks

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

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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The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

5.0
I lived in another community, then needed some rehab. I had a terrible experience where I was before. So coming here I was scared. It has been the very best thing that has ever happened. I am respected and cared for very well. Just wonderful!

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Promise keeping and effective communication. Several residents and families have expressed disappointment in unkept promises made by management, such as renovations and upgrades to the facilities. However, at Excelcare at Newark Independent Living, the regional vice president dismisses these concerns, prioritizing profits over resident s ...
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Bright and clean common areas. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness of their communities, with some noting the importance of bright and welcoming common areas. However, at Holiday The Manor at Oakridge, the outdated carpet and stained common bathrooms create an unpleasant atmosphere.
Thoughtfully planned activities. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities, including live entertainment, bingo, exercise classes, and physical therapy sessions. At Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC, residents can even attend classes or join committees to stay engaged and active.
Individually tailored care. Care is provided according to each resident's unique needs, with some communities offering on-site therapy departments and daily meal delivery to residents' rooms. At The Woods At Cedar Run, the Woods at Cedar Run ensures that caregivers genuinely care about the well-being of their charges.
Access to therapy and medical services. Various communities offer on-site therapy services, ensuring that residents have easy access to medical care and support. At Residences at Vantage Point CCRC, residents appreciate the convenience and quality of the on-site therapy department.
Comfortable and roomy living spaces. Residents often praise the comfort and size of their living spaces, with some communities offering stackable washers and dryers for added convenience. At Heatherwood Retirement Community, the community's covered walkways provide a welcome respite from inclement weather.
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Muddy Creek Forks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muddy Creek Forks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muddy Creek Forks, 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 Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muddy Creek Forks 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 Muddy Creek Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muddy Creek Forks, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.4%
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