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The cost of independent living in Pen Mar is about $3,233 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 32 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 Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road
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They could have better meals. Activities could be better for men. Staff not always nice and do not give residents privacy. Activities should also be like to the war museum in Gettysburg, etc.
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.
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
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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
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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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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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 Pen Mar, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pen Mar is $3,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesboro, PA with an average of $3,233 per month.

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, vs. nearby cities

Pen Mar, PA
$3,233/mo

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

Pen Mar, PA
$3,233/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,286/mo
Independent Living
$3,233/mo

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$7,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,039/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,939/mo

Senior living costs in Pen Mar 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: Pen Mar, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePen Mar, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,233/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,431/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,286/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Pen Mar, PA:$3,233/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Pen Mar, PA:$5,431/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Pen Mar, PA:$5,286/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pen Mar 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
Pen Mar, PA$2,138/mo$4,175/mo-48.8%
Pennsylvania$2,975/mo$2,999/mo-0.8%
National$2,867/mo$2,798/mo+2.5%
Pen Mar, PA
2024 average cost:$2,138/mo
2023 average cost:$4,175/mo
Percent change:-48.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$2,975/mo
2023 average cost:$2,999/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pen Mar

Recent reviews for independent living in Pen Mar

Country Meadows of Frederick

5.0
Country Meadows in Frederick has been a life saver for our family. We had to transition my mom from an independent living facility in Virginia to an assisted living facility. We chose Country Meadows due to a number of things but right off the bat was the communication we received from [name ...
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Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA

5.0
What our family likes the most about the Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road community is the location. Our family can visit and rent on of the apartments for [fee removed] for a night for that price.

Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village in Boonsboro, MD

5.0
My mother lives at Fahrney Keedy and absolutely loves it. Fahrney Keedy has been in existence since 1905 which explains why some of the facility is dated. But considering the age, it is well taken care of. They also are a non-profit so making money is not their top priority. Enriching the ...
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Pen Mar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pen Mar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pen Mar, 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 Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pen Mar, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pen Mar, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pen Mar, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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