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The cost of independent living in Penryn is about $4,432 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 357 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 Juniper Village at LebanonCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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58 reviews
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Very friendly staff- also very helpful and accommodating. Lovely place, happy residents.. I have recommended to many people already. My family was quite pleased to have my mom in residence at Juniper. Also,...
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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Photo of Traditions of Hershey
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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101 reviews
9.6
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101 reviews
5 star
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This is one of the best places. They have a great staff. All of the areas are outstanding. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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Photo of Keystone Villa at Ephrata
1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.8
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52 reviews
8.8
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52 reviews
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8%
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0%
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My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
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.
Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
5 star
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24%
3 star
18%
2 star
3%
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My father seems to be happy there. The staff has been great at keeping me informed of any issues. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. His room is spacious, and I really like the fact that he has his...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of St John's Herr Estate
66 Photos available
3.0
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14 reviews
3.0
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
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3 star
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
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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8.0
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8.0
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My sister is doing very well at Ephrata Manor. They have worked miracles with my sister. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, church, they supply all room supplies. Real food. Snacks, beverages throughout...
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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Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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: 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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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Photo of Steeple View Lofts
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.
Photo of Countryside Christian Community
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Penryn, PA

The average cost of senior living in Penryn is $4,432 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wernersville, PA with an average of $3,974 per month.

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

Penryn, PA
$4,432/mo
$4,124/mo
$4,412/mo

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

Penryn, PA
$4,432/mo
U.S. national average
$4,259/mo

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

$5,935/mo
Independent Living
$4,432/mo

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

Studio
$2,858/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,244/mo

Senior living costs in Penryn 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: Penryn, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenryn, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,432/mo$4,440/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living$4,642/mo$4,494/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$5,935/mo$5,509/mo$5,606/mo
Independent Living
Penryn, PA:$4,432/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Penryn, PA:$4,642/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,494/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Penryn, PA:$5,935/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,509/mo
U.S.:$5,606/mo
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Independent living costs in Penryn, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penryn 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
Penryn, PA$4,235/mo$2,824/mo+50.0%
Pennsylvania$3,300/mo$3,147/mo+4.9%
National$3,203/mo$3,104/mo+3.2%
Penryn, PA
2024 average cost:$4,235/mo
2023 average cost:$2,824/mo
Percent change:+50.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,300/mo
2023 average cost:$3,147/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,203/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Penryn

Recent reviews for independent living in Penryn

The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA

5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.

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.

The Highlands At Wyomissing a CCRC

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Penryn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penryn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penryn, 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 Penryn 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 Penryn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penryn, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Penryn 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 Penryn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penryn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penryn 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 Penryn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penryn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.8%
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