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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Plainview, PA
The cost of independent living in Plainview is about $4,021 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 80 options. Read 948 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Carlisle, Gettysburg and Mechanicsburg.
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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, 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
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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.
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
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.
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: 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 Plainview, PA
The average cost of senior living in Plainview is $4,021 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newville, PA with an average of $3,888 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Plainview
Recent reviews for independent living in Plainview
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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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.
Pickersgill Retirement Community in Towson, MD
5.0
We visited a lot of assisted living communities in the area and found Pickersgill Retirement Community to be the best by far! We immediately felt the environment to be a safe place for our grandmother. Everyone there makes it a point to be kind and compassionate to all the residents. The ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Beautifully maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of various senior living communities, such as Holiday Essex House, Traditions of Hershey, and Kindred Place at Harrisburg. Residents and families alike express appreciation for the well-maintained apartments and common areas, which contr ...
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Supportive and caring staff. Numerous reviews commend the friendly and kind staff at senior living communities like Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City, The Terraces at Capitol Village, and Traditions of Hershey. Families and residents share their gratitude for the genuine care and attention provided by ...
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Variety of activities for socialization. Many reviews mention the wide range of social activities offered at various senior living communities, such as Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City, Senior Commons at Powder Mill, and Traditions of Hershey. From bingo to card games and arts and crafts, these activities allow r ...
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Conveniently located and accessible. Some reviews praise the convenient locations of senior living communities, such as The Terraces at Capitol Village, Atrium Village, and Kindred Place at Harrisburg, which make it easy for residents and their families to visit and participate in community events. Accessible facilities and t ...
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Individualized care plans. Several reviews discuss the personalized care plans provided at senior living communities, like Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road, The Woods At Cedar Run, and Oak Hill Village. These individualized plans cater to residents' unique needs, ensuring they receive appropriate care an ...
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Home-like atmosphere. Reviews from senior living communities, such as Harmony at Hershey, Traditions of Hershey, and Senior Commons at Powder Mill, often mention the warm and inviting atmosphere of these communities. Residents appreciate the homelike feel, which contributes to a sense of familiarity and comfort ...
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Plainview independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainview independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainview, 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 Plainview 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 Plainview partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainview, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Plainview 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 Plainview communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainview, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plainview 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 Plainview offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plainview, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Senior Commons at Powder Mill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plainview, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 80 independent living facilities near Plainview, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Plainview, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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