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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Valley Glenn, PA
The cost of independent living in Valley Glenn is about $3,888 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 126 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Hershey and Elizabethtown.
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
89 reviews
I like that the staff was very friendly and seemed to care for [name removed]. I do know [name removed].said she did not care for the meals there. Said they were very bland lol and dinners were too small....
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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3131 Floor plans available
7.7
Review score
24 reviews
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...
8.9
Review score
13 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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Cost of independent living in Valley Glenn, PA
The average cost of senior living in Valley Glenn is $3,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wiconsico, PA with an average of $3,549 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Valley Glenn, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Valley Glenn, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Valley Glenn, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Valley Glenn
Recent reviews for independent living in Valley Glenn
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.
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
4.5
Staff is very attentive to the needs of residents even in their independent living apartments. They are also great about keeping the families informed about their loved ones and changes in the facility.
Valley Glenn independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley Glenn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley Glenn, 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 Glenn 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 Glenn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Valley Glenn, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley Glenn 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 Glenn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Valley Glenn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley Glenn 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 Glenn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valley Glenn, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.8%
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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 Valley Glenn, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Valley Glenn, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Valley Glenn, 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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