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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Philadelphia County, PA

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The cost of independent living in Philadelphia County is about $4,621 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 733 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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Philadelphia County Independent Living Facilities | 733 Reviews

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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: 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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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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: 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, 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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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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, 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, 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.
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Philadelphia County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Philadelphia County is $4,621 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryn Athyn, PA with an average of $4,402 per month.

Independent living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Philadelphia County, PA
$4,621/mo
$4,481/mo

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

Philadelphia County, PA
$4,621/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,321/mo
Independent Living
$4,621/mo

Independent living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,806/mo
Studio
$5,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,644/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,934/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,153/mo

Senior living costs in Philadelphia County 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: Philadelphia County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhiladelphia County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,621/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,530/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,321/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Philadelphia County, PA:$4,621/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Philadelphia County, PA:$5,530/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Philadelphia County, PA:$6,321/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Philadelphia County 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
Philadelphia County, PA$3,120/mo$3,380/mo-7.7%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Philadelphia County, PA
2024 average cost:$3,120/mo
2023 average cost:$3,380/mo
Percent change:-7.7%
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 Philadelphia County

Recent reviews for independent living in Philadelphia County

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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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.

Deer Meadows Retirement Community in Philadelphia, PA

4.0
A facility is only as good as its staff. Deer Meadows Retirement Community, for the most part, has very caring people. They are slow, however, in fixing things in the room and getting a new remote for her TV. I would recommend the facility to others.

Philadelphia County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Philadelphia County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Philadelphia County, 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 Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lafayette, Atria Center City and Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania are Azalea of Cinnaminson, Arbour Square and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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