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The cost of independent living in Paoli is about $4,618 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 363 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 Echo Lake
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Our dad, 86, has been a resident for 1 year and he & we love EL. His room is bright and always clean. There is no smell in the halls. The food is great. Everyone on staff smiles and is welcoming. Lots of...
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.
Echo Lake is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, within the picturesque community of Atwater. Our community is situated in rolling hills of beautiful Chester County, less than 10 miles from Paoli, Devon-Berwyn, and Frazer, and less than 20 miles from Chester Springs, Exton, Chesterbrook, and West...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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65 reviews
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Merrill Gardens is very nice. My mom settled in nicely and is well taken care of. Everyone is very friendly and no complaints about the food. I visit usually twice a week. I do some cleaning when I'm there....
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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77 Floor plans available
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The staff is wonderful ! food is great lots of activities has a small town feel. I would absolutely recommend this community to others - it's a wonderful place! Was perfect for my aunt, not too big.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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9.0
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133 reviews
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There are only 3 washers & 3 dryers in each floor. Only 3! Many times residents forget to take out their wash loads from the washer dryers. The next one takes them out and put them on top of the other...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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33 Floor plans available
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High grades for everything but the food. Small portions never any new items and very dry. Management needs. To get involved to fix the kitchen issues. Care staff is excellent. Wait staff needs training....
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.
Tucked among the lush river valley of King of Prussia, Revelle Senior Living offers a vibrant, upscale lifestyle among interesting and friendly neighbors. This residence caters to adults with varying needs and preferences, offering three senior living solutions to serve residents now and in the...
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8.7
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16 reviews
8.7
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Our only frustration was finding more economical places, but finding Impressions was amazing. Impressions has great ratio of residents to staff, very clean, nice size. I would recommend it to others who are...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are excited to share Impressions Memory Care at Bryn Mawr Village Senior Living Community with you and thank you for your interest!Our community is in an excellent location surrounded by well-established communities, where so many of our group know of each other or find they are meeting a new...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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35 reviews
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of The Quadrangle
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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42 reviews
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I moved here four months ago during a stressful period — my husband was on hospice and passed only a few weeks later. Everyone was warmly supportive and welcoming. I have made many new friends and have...
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 Quadrangle, situated on 74 beautifully landscaped acres on Philadelphia's Main Line, is an independent full-service community meeting needs of seniors like you since 1986. The community is ideal for seniors who desire an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy gracious apartment accommodations, a...
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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 Paoli, PA

The average cost of senior living in Paoli is $4,618 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Royersford, PA with an average of $4,477 per month.

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

Paoli, PA
$4,618/mo
$4,572/mo

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

Paoli, PA
$4,618/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$6,075/mo
Independent Living
$4,618/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,908/mo
Studio
$5,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,774/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Paoli 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: Paoli, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaoli, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,618/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,315/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,075/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Paoli, PA:$4,618/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Paoli, PA:$5,315/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Paoli, PA:$6,075/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Paoli, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Paoli 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
Paoli, PA$3,736/mo$3,309/mo+12.9%
Pennsylvania$3,329/mo$3,222/mo+3.3%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Paoli, PA
2024 average cost:$3,736/mo
2023 average cost:$3,309/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,329/mo
2023 average cost:$3,222/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Paoli

Recent reviews for independent living in Paoli

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 Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Paoli independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paoli independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paoli, 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 Paoli 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 Paoli partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paoli, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
55.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Paoli 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 Paoli communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paoli, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
88.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
88.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paoli 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 Paoli offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paoli, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
88.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
77.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Echo Lake, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paoli, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Paoli, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Paoli, Pennsylvania are Arbour Square, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Atria Lafayette Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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