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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Polen, PA
The cost of independent living in Polen is about $3,793 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 608 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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These are just independent living, so there were no staff or services to speak of, but my loved one really enjoyed her time here. It is a lovely community, she stayed for over 9 years before she couldn't get...
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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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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.
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Greenside Meadows Greenside Meadows is a senior living community located in Canonsburg, PA, in Washington County and home to about 9,000 people. Canonsburg is a relaxed borough with a lot of small stores and restaurants amidst the backdrop of pristine mountain views. Residents will enjoy getting...
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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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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
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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.
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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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.
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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....
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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.
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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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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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.
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: 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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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 $3,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesburg, PA with an average of $2,568 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polen, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polen, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Polen
Recent reviews for independent living in Polen
Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA
4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me.
The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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Brookdale Mt. Lebanon in Pittsburgh, PA
4.9
If we could give the friendliness of the staff a +++ we would! What has made this community such a great experience so far, is the staff. They are fabulous and we love them!!! We would absolutely highly recommend this community to others based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and attentive staff. Across multiple communities like Friendship Village - 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 happy ...
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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 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-maintained.
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 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
22.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
7.8%
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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
42.2%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
48.9%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
45.6%
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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place, The Residence at Bethel Park and Brookdale Mt. Lebanon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Polen, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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