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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
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Sometimes life requires people to move fast, in our case 10 days fast! We can't express how happy we are with our experience at Merrill Gardens at Glenn Mills.[name removed] was professional, kind and...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a......Read more
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8.3
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28 reviews
8.3
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28 reviews
5 star
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Inquirer about the food menu for at least a week Apartment sizes and amenities offered are great Nice friendly place to live Highly recommend
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.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site......Read more
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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61 reviews
9.8
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61 reviews
5 star
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After researching several senior communities and visiting many of them, my brother chose Merrill Gardens at West Chester. [name removed] was wonderful - she led us through two separate and comprehensive...
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll......Read more
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1515 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.6
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42 reviews
9.6
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42 reviews
5 star
50%
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3 star
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Because there have issues with housekeeping not cleaning my mom's apartment, nor doing her laundry on a timely basis. Also the food service has been horrible at times. My mom thinks the food is good, but 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.
Foulk Manor North offers our residents a continuum of care encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care in our Bridge to Rediscovery community and skilled nursing. Set on ten beautifully wooded acres, right next to the New Castle County Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Manor......Read more
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77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
61%
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From my first call to A place for mom to move in day ( yes it took 18 months) my experience was great. the staff at wesley from sales to maintenance and security is wonderful! The overall facility is...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local......Read more
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9.5
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30 reviews
9.5
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30 reviews
5 star
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We are so grateful to have found this fine place for our family member. Every step of the way there was great info, consistent support, and for every question a clear and readily available answer. After 6...
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you......Read more
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9.1
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120 reviews
9.1
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120 reviews
5 star
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Bellingham is clean and the staff is friendly. My mother has been enjoying the food and has met a few friends. The PT and OT have been more than helpful with whatever we need. [name removed] is the best!
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days......Read more
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Photo of Asbury Ivy Gables
1010 Photos available
8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
5 star
70%
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3 star
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They take great care of me and it would be hard to find somewhere else. Every time I need something they are "Johny on the Spot" I will be here for 3 years this August and feels like 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.
Located in Wilmington, DE, Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care in New Castle County, Delaware. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.Asbury......Read more
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8.4
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13 reviews
8.4
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13 reviews
5 star
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We had relatives there that provided us real-time input. Admin staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Staff is very responsive and generally friendly. Facility is very clean and updated.
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.
Echo Lake is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, within the picturesque community of Atwater. Our community is situated in rolling hills of beautiful Chester County, less than 10 miles from Paoli, Devon-Berwyn, and Frazer, and less than 20 miles from Chester Springs, Exton, Chesterbrook, and West......Read more
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.4
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32 reviews
8.4
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32 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
44%
3 star
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We are very happy here. Also, we can still get around for ourselves. Answers are based on that. Apartments are large with large walking closets, washer and dryer in apartment, apartment cleaning full...
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free......Read more
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Photo of Shipley Living
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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16 reviews
8.2
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16 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
13%
3 star
25%
2 star
13%
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We love Shipley Living. They've been very nice. People are really friendly, the food is great and the community is very clean.
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine......Read more
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Photo of Plush Mills Senior Living
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly......Read more
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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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
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: 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.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 83 acres in Newton Square, PA. Founded in 1924, Dunwoody has always been a community where excellent healthcare is a priority. We expanded our assisted living accommodations to meet the growing needs of seniors who require......Read more
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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.

Cost of independent living in Thornbury, PA

The average cost of senior living in Thornbury is $4,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malvern, PA with an average of $4,466 per month.

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

Thornbury, PA
$4,614/mo

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

Thornbury, PA
$4,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,140/mo

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

$6,012/mo
Independent Living
$4,614/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,991/mo
Studio
$5,385/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,814/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Thornbury over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Thornbury

Recent reviews for independent living in Thornbury

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Woodbury Mews

5.0
Woodbury Mews offers a welcoming home whether you’re looking for independent, assisted, or memory care living. Various activities are available for those who want to take part, but the choice is always yours. I have been in independent living for 3 months and am amazed at how time flies. I enjoy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Spacious and updated apartment units. Reviews at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, Forwood Manor, and Asbury Ivy Gables highlight the modern and roomy apartment designs, with updated amenities such as new appliances and hardwood floors, making residents feel at home and comfortable.
Dedicated and communicative staff. Several families at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, and Bellingham at West Chester express appreciation for the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, citing helpfulness and clear communication as reasons for their satisfaction with the communit ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, Bellingham at West Chester, and Foulk Living enjoy the diverse range of activities offered, including movie nights, arts and crafts sessions, and outdoor excursions, keeping them active and social.
Safe and secure living environments. Families at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, Wellington at Hershey's Mill, and Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC praise the safety measures in place, providing peace of mind for both residents and their loved ones, allowing them to live without worry.
Reasonably priced with reasonable fees. Reviews at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, Bellingham at West Chester, and Foulk Living note the reasonable pricing and transparent fee structures at their communities, making the move-in process and ongoing living expenses more accessible.
Access to on-site health care services. Residents at Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, and Bellingham at West Chester benefit from the convenience of having health care services on-site, ensuring quick and easy access when necessary.
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Thornbury independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornbury, 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 Thornbury 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 Thornbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornbury, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornbury 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 Thornbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornbury, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornbury 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 Thornbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornbury, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
68.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Harrison House Chester County and Foulk Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thornbury, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Thornbury, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Thornbury, Pennsylvania is Atria Lafayette Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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