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The cost of independent living in North Water Gap is about $5,784 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 114 options. Read 1286 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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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.
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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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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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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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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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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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
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.
The Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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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.
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...
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.
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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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.
Independent LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...
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.
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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.
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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
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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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...

Cost of independent living in North Water Gap, PA

The average cost of senior living in North Water Gap is $5,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Catasauqua, PA with an average of $3,600 per month.

Independent living costs in North Water Gap, PA, vs. nearby cities

North Water Gap, PA
$5,784/mo

Independent living costs in North Water Gap, PA, vs. state and national averages

North Water Gap, PA
$5,784/mo
U.S. national average
$4,260/mo

Independent living costs in North Water Gap, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,712/mo
Independent Living
$5,784/mo

Independent living costs in North Water Gap, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$3,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,335/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,170/mo

Senior living costs in North Water Gap 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: North Water Gap, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Water Gap, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,784/mo$4,441/mo$4,260/mo
Assisted Living$4,161/mo$4,494/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$6,712/mo$5,511/mo$5,607/mo
Independent Living
North Water Gap, PA:$5,784/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,260/mo
Assisted Living
North Water Gap, PA:$4,161/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,494/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
North Water Gap, PA:$6,712/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,511/mo
U.S.:$5,607/mo
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Independent living costs in North Water Gap, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Water Gap 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
North Water Gap, PA$3,426/mo$3,529/mo-2.9%
Pennsylvania$3,316/mo$3,198/mo+3.7%
National$3,244/mo$3,154/mo+2.8%
North Water Gap, PA
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,529/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,316/mo
2023 average cost:$3,198/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,244/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Water Gap

Recent reviews for independent living in North Water Gap

Summer Hill of Wayne

5.0
Summer Hill Apartments is a very nice place, I am very pleased with it! The staff here were very friendly and very helpful throughout the whole process. They gave me all sorts of information during the tour, and had answers for any questions I asked them. After I moved in they provided me with ...
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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 Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at various communities, such as Traditions of Hanover, where staff and residents go above and beyond to make newcomers feel welcome. Residents at Walden III and Saucon Valley Manor also report friendly interactions with both the staff ...
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Variety of activities for social engagement. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of activities in keeping residents engaged and active. At Sterling Heights, Wesley Enhanced Living in Doylestown, and The Delaney of Bridgewater, residents enjoy a range of social events, from outings to cultural attractions to on-site activities like bi ...
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Thoughtful accommodations. Many reviews express appreciation for the thoughtful touches that make communities feel like home, such as allowing residents to bring their own flowers and furniture to their apartments at Traditions of Hanover, and the renovated, one-level apartments at The Delaney of Bridgewater that accommod ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Several residents and their families comment on the attentiveness and caring nature of the staff at their communities, such as Mercer Hill and Laurel Circle, where staff members check on residents daily and provide personalized care as needed.
Beautiful and clean environment. Reviews often praise the appealing appearance and cleanliness of communities, like Sterling Heights and Walden III, where residents appreciate the well-maintained living spaces, both indoors and outdoors.
Responsive and helpful management. Several reviews mention positive experiences with community management, such as at Bentley Commons at Paragon Village, where the staff are responsive to residents' needs and provide excellent customer service.
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North Water Gap independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Water Gap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Water Gap, 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 North Water Gap 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 North Water Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Water Gap, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North Water Gap 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 North Water Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Water Gap, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Water Gap 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 North Water Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Water Gap, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.8%
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