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The cost of independent living in Orrtanna is about $3,838 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 1036 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: 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: 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, 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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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.
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Orrtanna, PA

The average cost of senior living in Orrtanna is $3,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carroll Valley, PA with an average of $3,233 per month.

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

Orrtanna, PA
$3,838/mo

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

Orrtanna, PA
$3,838/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,477/mo
Independent Living
$3,838/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,368/mo
Studio
$4,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,101/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,380/mo

Senior living costs in Orrtanna 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: Orrtanna, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrrtanna, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,838/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,001/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,477/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Orrtanna, PA:$3,838/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Orrtanna, PA:$5,001/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Orrtanna, PA:$4,477/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Orrtanna, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Orrtanna 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.
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Orrtanna, PA$2,829/mo$3,103/mo-8.8%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Orrtanna, PA
2024 average cost:$2,829/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:-8.8%
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 Orrtanna

Recent reviews for independent living in Orrtanna

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Promises kept by management. Several reviews mention unkept promises made by management at different communities, such as Holiday The Manor at Oakridge and Blakehurst Retirement Community, regarding upgrades and renovations. Contrastingly, Kindred Place at Harrisburg expresses appreciation for the community keeping th ...
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Staff respect and care for residents. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and caring nature of staff at various communities, like HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, The Terraces at Capitol Village, and Atrium Village by Cogir, who treat residents with respect and make them feel at home.
Diverse activities for socialization. Residents in HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City and Senior Commons at Powder Mill enjoy the wide range of activities offered, including social events, bingo, physical therapy, and entertainment, which help residents stay engaged and active in their communities.
Safe and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and safety of living spaces is a common theme in reviews for Holiday The Manor at Oakridge, Holiday Essex House, and Harmony at West Shore, with residents expressing satisfaction with the maintenance and upkeep of their communities.
Local management and community involvement. Reviews from Holiday The Manor at Oakridge and Autumn House East highlight the importance of local management and staff who genuinely care about the residents and their well-being, creating a strong sense of community.
Balanced pricing and value. Residents in Kindred Place at Harrisburg, Senior Commons at Powder Mill, and Harmony at Hershey appreciate the value they receive for the cost, striking a balance between affordability and quality of care and living conditions in their communities.
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Orrtanna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orrtanna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orrtanna, 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 Orrtanna 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 Orrtanna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orrtanna 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 Orrtanna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orrtanna, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orrtanna 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 Orrtanna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orrtanna, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Holiday Essex House and Sunrise of Montgomery Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 65 independent living facilities near Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania are Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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