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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Silver Mills, PA

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The cost of independent living in Silver Mills is about $2,871 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 31 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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Silver Mills Independent Living Facilities | 31 Reviews

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Photo of Quality Life Services Westmont
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My mom was no longer able to safety stay at home by herself. We toured a few assisted living facilities and found Westmont Woods to be a good fit. The staff is friendly and helpful. When I have questions....
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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After touring several options, we chose Heritage Ridge for my mom’s independent living, and it’s been the best decision we’ve made. The community is warm, vibrant, and beautifully maintained, offering the...
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 senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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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: 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
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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.
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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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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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Provides: Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of The Tower at Falling Spring
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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Photo of Providence Place Chambersburg
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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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: 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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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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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.
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, 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
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.
Photo of Orrstown Personal Care Home
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.
At Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them, and our individually tailored Personal Care may be exactly what you are looking for.Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg provides...
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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: 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.
Luxor Gardens is community living at it's finest.  Beautiful area surrounded by trees.  Centrally located close to the Doctors, Hospitals, Drug Stores, Stores, Shopping Malls, Banks, and many other enjoyable services.  Also, buses run every hour.  We have many retirees living with us and enjoy...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Silver Mills, PA

The average cost of senior living in Silver Mills is $2,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wellersburg, PA with an average of $2,023 per month.

Independent living costs in Silver Mills, PA, vs. nearby cities

Silver Mills, PA
$2,871/mo
$2,851/mo
$3,074/mo

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

Silver Mills, PA
$2,871/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Silver Mills, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,946/mo
Independent Living
$2,871/mo

Independent living costs in Silver Mills, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,690/mo
Studio
$6,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,319/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,373/mo

Senior living costs in Silver Mills 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: Silver Mills, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSilver Mills, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$2,871/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,223/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,946/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Silver Mills, PA:$2,871/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Silver Mills, PA:$4,223/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Silver Mills, PA:$4,946/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Silver Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Silver Mills

Heritage Ridge Senior Living of Johnstown

5.0
Even though Mom was in independent living, the staff would check on her or help her when she was downstairs if they suspected something was amiss. They went above and beyond what would be expected. Super friendly. We could tell they genuinely cared about the people living there. When Mom passed ...
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Quality Life Services Westmont in Johnstown, PA

4.5
My loved one is doing well since his move to the Westmont Woods. It is defiantly more independent living, and he has a private caregiver that checks on him. They provide meals at a cost, and the community is kept clean.

Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village in Boonsboro, MD

5.0
My mother lives at Fahrney Keedy and absolutely loves it. Fahrney Keedy has been in existence since 1905 which explains why some of the facility is dated. But considering the age, it is well taken care of. They also are a non-profit so making money is not their top priority. Enriching the ...
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Silver Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Silver Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Silver Mills, 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 Silver Mills 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 Silver Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Silver Mills, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Silver Mills 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 Silver Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Silver Mills, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Silver Mills 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 Silver Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Silver Mills, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
13%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
46.4%
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Quality Life Services Westmont, Heritage Ridge Senior Living of Johnstown and Spring House Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Silver Mills, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 25 independent living facilities near Silver Mills, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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