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The cost of independent living in Valley Forge is about $4,438 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 193 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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Photo of Senior Commons at Powder Mill
11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
115 reviews
9.5
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115 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
9%
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I enjoy the outings, games, entertainment, the best view from every angle. Beautiful birds, cardinals, hulks, deer, bunny rabbits and squirrels. The food is good, with choices and the kitchen staff is...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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Photo of Autumn House East
77 Photos available
9.1
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69 reviews
9.1
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69 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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The staff was amazing, very helpful. A manager literally used a box truck to move mom's things. We picked this community because of the price and location.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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Photo of The Residence at Fitz Farm
33 Photos available
7.0
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1 review
7.0
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1 review
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0%
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Clean facility. Very nice administrative staff, efficient medical staff (PT/OT, Doctor, NP). Evening and night GNA’s on the assistant living side need improvement with timely service, patience, 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.
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Photo of Country Meadows of York - South
8.9
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8 reviews
8.9
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8 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
0%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
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We were living in a community of 500 homes with all the amenities of a Resort. We were not sure that Country Meadows could satisfy us. In searching out several retirement communities we decided to pick...
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.
Photo of The Village at Kelly Drive
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.
Photo of Village At Sprenkle Drive
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Valley Forge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Valley Forge is $4,438 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York Haven, PA with an average of $4,022 per month.

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

Valley Forge, PA
$4,438/mo
$4,728/mo

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

Valley Forge, PA
$4,438/mo
U.S. national average
$4,065/mo

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

$5,553/mo
Independent Living
$4,438/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,441/mo
Studio
$5,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Valley Forge over time

Valley Forge, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Valley Forge

Recent reviews for independent living in Valley Forge

Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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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.

Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, PA

5.0
December 8, 2023 My father moved into an independent living apartment at Senior Commons at Powder Mill earlier this week. Our experience with the entire staff, specifically [names removed] couldn’t have been better. From the very first time we visited, met [name removed] and she showed us ...
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Valley Forge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley Forge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley Forge, 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 Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Valley Forge, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Valley Forge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valley Forge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hershey, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Holiday Essex House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania is Traditions of Hershey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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