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The cost of independent living in Swengel is about $3,771 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 350 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
80%
4 star
13%
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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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77 Photos available
9.2
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70 reviews
9.2
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70 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
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1%
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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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Photo of Brookdale Grayson View
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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12 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
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8%
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My Dad went from the hospital to Brookdale Grayson view. He had pneumonia and also has dementia. The staff and residents really took him under their wing to help him to feel comfortable. He had a hard time...
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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1111 Photos available
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
38%
3 star
0%
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We had a very good experience with the facility and staff. Staff was very helpful with moving in and changing rooms. Food was bland and meals repetitive. This is understandable considering the population...
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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1111 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
100%
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It was a great experience for my dad and his family. We picked them because it was the way it made us feel when we walked through the door.
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...
Photo of Holiday The Manor at Oakridge
77 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
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43 reviews
8.8
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43 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
30%
3 star
9%
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0%
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They are not holding up their promise...a little dishonest...The meals are great, the apartment is very small, it's safe and clean, people who live there are friendly... Some of the staff is not friendly. We...
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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8.4
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55 reviews
8.4
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55 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
27%
3 star
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9%
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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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Photo of Harmony at West Shore
1010 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.9
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40 reviews
7.9
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40 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
28%
3 star
18%
2 star
8%
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The staff is very friendly and keeps me, Mom's caretaker, up to speed with anything going on. They extremely helpful with any questions I have. The facility is very friendly and encourages family to come...
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 West ShoreIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.8
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25 reviews
7.8
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25 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
28%
3 star
16%
2 star
4%
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20%
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The working staff were very good and caring people, and eager to please. I was very disappointed with the Sales staff and the Health Director. My wife spent two consecutive periods in Respite Care. Her son...
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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Photo of Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
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34 reviews
6.8
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34 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
21%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
1 star
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Overall experience. 4 for assisted living, 2 for skilled nursing. Juniper's skilled nursing facility is in need of a major cosmetic overhaul. It is very dark and dingy, compared to the assisted living...
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.
Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living is a senior living community located in State Collage, PA. State College is a municipality located in Centre County and home to about 42,000 people in a bustling college town that's a mix of University of Pennsylvania students and local residents. Ranked...
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Photo of Country Meadows of Hershey
9.1
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14 reviews
9.1
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14 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
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My 98-year-old mother passed away peacefully at Country Meadows 2 days ago. From the moment we first met the staff throughout the past 2-plus years mom was treated with the kind of love and care that made...
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
71%
4 star
29%
3 star
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2 star
0%
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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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44 Photos available
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.
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village is a senior living community located in Lewisburg, PA. Lewisburg is located in Union County and is home to about 5,600 people. Lewisburg is a quaint town with local shops and stores where residents can walk around and shop, pay their bills, go out for lunch and to...
1.0
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5 reviews
1.0
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5 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
0%
3 star
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2 star
20%
1 star
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Things are going very good for my friend since moving in here. Her apartment is huge, she has a kitchen to cook her own meals in. They have housekeeping about once a week to help her out. They also have a...
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.
Pennsfield Senior Apartments are located in rural Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This quiet and serene borough is the sublime place to settle in and enjoy the small town life. Selinsgrove is right in the center of the Susquehanna River Valley which is full of luscious trees and...
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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.
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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.
Overlook Ridge is a small community on the campus of Mt. View, A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. With a warm residential atmosphere, Overlook Ridge provides a range of services that promotes a balance of independence and assistance to make you comfortable. Each apartment has a tea kitchen,...
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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.
Photo of Valley View Retirement Cmnty
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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3.0
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1 review
3.0
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1 review
5 star
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4 star
0%
3 star
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2 star
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Swengel, PA

The average cost of senior living in Swengel is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, PA with an average of $2,345 per month.

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

Swengel, PA
$3,771/mo
$3,793/mo

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

Swengel, PA
$3,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,065/mo

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

$5,506/mo
Independent Living
$3,771/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,848/mo
Studio
$4,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,560/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Swengel

Recent reviews for independent living in Swengel

Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.9
This is a good place. They have a lot to offer the residents. I would recommend you look at the community to see if it would work for your loved one. The service time could be improved for meal service as it seems to be a long time to get food for the residents.

Harmony at Hershey

4.5
Personally I think it's a great place. I've worked in healthcare for years, and it's clean. I think it would be good for anyone looking for independent living to take care of their needs. Especially if you're open to taking advantage of what they have to offer - the food, activities, things ...
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Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg

4.9
It was very difficult decision on where to send our Father for care. From my first call to country Meadows, the love and patience that were shown to us, I knew it was a first rate community in the area. Allison in marketing walked us though the admittance process and helped us with ...
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Swengel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swengel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swengel, 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 Swengel 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 Swengel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swengel, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swengel 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 Swengel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swengel, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swengel 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 Swengel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swengel, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Terraces at Capitol Village, Holiday Essex House and Country Meadows of Hershey are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swengel, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 32 independent living facilities near Swengel, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Swengel, Pennsylvania is The Terraces at Capitol Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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