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The cost of independent living in Swatara is about $4,154 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 236 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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11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
5 star
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I like the kindness and courtesy of the staff and the management. Theater place is clean, and kept clean, light and calm colors with great artwork. My only regret is that my sister did not come to Terraces...
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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9.1
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69 reviews
9.1
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69 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
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3 star
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Very nice place. They were very helpful in helping our dad adjust. They have activities. Their meals are good. Very kind people. Good location. Very friendly people. Good variety of activities. Nice walking...
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.
Essex House is located in a peaceful neighborhood close to the boarder of Lemoyne and Camp Hill Boroughs.Our senior living community is nestled on the hillside with lush vegetation and beautiful grounds with walking paths. We have dedicated staff and management team who have been here for years...
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8.6
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55 reviews
8.6
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55 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
27%
3 star
11%
2 star
9%
1 star
2%
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The staff in memory care are caring, kind, willing to help, and understanding. The activities are geared toward getting the residents involved. We appreciate the fact that communication is encouraged. 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.
The Woods at Cedar Run is a senior care facility located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We offer three different care options including independent living, personal care and memory care. Though each option is different they all offer an exceptional amount of individualized care and service. Our...
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2525 Floor plans available
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8.5
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41 reviews
8.5
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41 reviews
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48%
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I have been satisfied with my experience except for the lack of handicap parking. There are only three spaces in the front of the building. There are many residents that use walkers and wheelchairs and the...
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.
The Manor at Oakridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood of Harrisburg, you'll love our small town charm with big city conveniences. Residents enjoy being just minutes away from shopping, golfing, dining and...
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8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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Nothing was negative for me. The staff and the residents top notch. The reason for moving my Mother had to do with her downward spiral into dementia and my family felt she needed more 1 on 1 care. However,...
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.
The Kindred Place at Harrisburg is an independent living community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is the county seat of Dauphin County. The area is close enough to downtown to enjoy all the benefits of city life. Being comfortable located in a peaceful, rural setting, giving everyone a...
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1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.9
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23 reviews
7.9
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23 reviews
5 star
36%
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26%
3 star
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Staff was very kind and helpful. Very clean, it looks like a hotel. I would definitely use them again if needed. Just like home, but better.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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6.7
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7 reviews
6.7
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7 reviews
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5's across the board!! Professional administrative staff has been there for us every step of the way. Very hands-on team that cares for the residences and they have taken the time to get to know my dad....
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.
Oak Hill Village is a senior living community located in Middletown, a small borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You can find this sleepy little town next to the Susquehanna River. In town, you will find a variety of fine dining and casual restaurants to enjoy. Let yourself stroll through...
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8.9
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13 reviews
8.9
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Country Meadows is a wonderful home. My mother lived in independent living and my father needed more care in Pathways. My mother and father made many new friends. My mother loved exercise class with...
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.
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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It starts with the friendly staff and a clean facility. Country Meadows serves tasty food and provides several choices, A variety of activities and exercise programs are available each day, including...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Swatara, PA

The average cost of senior living in Swatara is $4,154 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Royalton, PA with an average of $4,023 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swatara, PA vs. nearby cities

Swatara, PA
$4,154/mo
$4,154/mo
$4,154/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swatara, PA vs. the state and national average

Swatara, PA
$4,154/mo
U.S. national average
$4,379/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Swatara vs. other types of senior living

$5,527/mo
Independent Living
$4,154/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Swatara, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,379/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,271/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Swatara over time

Swatara, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Swatara

Recent reviews for independent living in Swatara

Holiday The Manor at Oakridge in Harrisburg, PA

4.0
Friendly staff however we think they need more than one matinance staff. Areas need paint. We really like the great variety of meal selections. Outside grounds seem well taken of. Need to make sure the inside is painted regularly

Juniper Village at Lebanon

5.0
Juniper Village is very clean, sometimes with communities and caring for elderly residents there may be unpleasant odor, but not that this community. The staff are very friendly, they usually talk to you as you walking around, call you by name and even talk about things your loved one is getting ...
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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.

Swatara independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swatara independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swatara, 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 Swatara 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 Swatara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swatara, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Swatara 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 Swatara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swatara, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swatara 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 Swatara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swatara, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swatara, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Swatara, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Swatara, 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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