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The cost of independent living in Polen is about $3,882 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 505 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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We chose The Wyngate because of the location and it is by a hospital which is nice. Her room size is on the smaller side, but it is adequate for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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: 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.
Welcome to Vida Springs Senior Living and Personal Care Home, where exceptional care meets a vibrant community. We're excited to introduce you to a new standard of assisted living, designed to provide your loved ones with the highest quality of life in a compassionate, safe, and enriching...
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We are happy with the progress that is being made here. The community is very clean and well taken care of here. The staff are outstanding and very caring. We are happy with the good variety of the meals....
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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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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.
Home - Our Services - Residential Services Weinberg Terrace Weinberg Terrace is a wonderful place to call home. Our beautiful residence offers comfortable apartments and elegant common areas, warm, friendly staff, individually tailored personal care services, and three delicious kosher meals each...

Cost of independent living in Polen, PA

The average cost of senior living in Polen is $3,882 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesburg, PA with an average of $2,853 per month.

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

Polen, PA
$3,882/mo

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

Polen, PA
$3,882/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$5,142/mo
Independent Living
$3,882/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,244/mo
Studio
$5,357/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,246/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,718/mo

Senior living costs in Polen 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: Polen, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolen, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,882/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,983/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$5,142/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Polen, PA:$3,882/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Polen, PA:$3,983/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Polen, PA:$5,142/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in Polen, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Polen 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
Polen, PA$3,572/mo$3,158/mo+13.1%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Polen, PA
2024 average cost:$3,572/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
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 Polen

Recent reviews for independent living in Polen

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Apple Blossom in Coraopolis, PA

3.9
Overall, I'm happy with the experience. I think it's a very clean facility and a nice place. But they've gone through several different administration changes, so things are changing quite rapidly. With food and service, they've gone through a few different companies. The main component that ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Across multiple communities like Friendship Village of South Hills a CCRC, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon, and The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, residents and their families praise the kindness, helpfulness, and care demonstrated by the staff. They go the extra mile to ensure residents are happ ...
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Engaging activities for socialization. Reviews for South Hills Square Retirement Resort, The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, and Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort mention the wide range of activities available, which encourage socialization and keep residents engaged. These include both on-site events and outings to nearby att ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Throughout the reviews for The Residence at Bethel Park, The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, and Provincial Bethel Park, cleanliness is consistently mentioned as a notable feature. Residents appreciate the attention to keeping both their living spaces and communal areas clean and well-ma ...
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Proactive communication between staff and families. In reviews for The Residence at Bethel Park, Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, and The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, clear and frequent communication between staff and families is highlighted as a significant strength. Staff proactively keep families informed about their loved ones' ca ...
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Variety of meal options. Many reviews, such as those for South Hills Square Retirement Resort, The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, and The Residence at Bethel Park, mention the quality and choice of meals offered. Residents appreciate the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences.
Sense of community among residents. Communities like South Hills Square Retirement Resort, The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, and Provincial Bethel Park foster a strong sense of community among their residents. Residents make friends and feel at home in their new living environments
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Polen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polen, 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 Polen 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 Polen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polen, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polen 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 Polen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polen, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polen 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 Polen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polen, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
46.4%
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Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Apple Blossom are the top-rated independent living facilities near Polen, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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