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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Van, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Van area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Van. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 45 independent living facilities in Van, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Our experience with Ridgewood at Shenango Valley has been a positive one, overall. The facility is clean and well kept, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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: 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: 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, 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: 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.
Sherwood Oaks - A Lifestyle of DistinctionEnjoy an expansive campus including lakes, woodlands and a registered arboretum. As a full lifecare community Sherwood Oaks gives you the freedom to do the things you want now, with health care guaranteed for your future. Residential...
Cost of independent living in Van, PA
The average cost of senior living in Van is $7,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sligo, PA with an average of $2,252 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Van, PA vs. nearby cities
Van, PA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Van, PA vs. the state and national average
Van, PA
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Van vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Van, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Van
Recent reviews for independent living in Van
St John Community, a CCRC in Mars, PA
5.0
The people who live there are warm and welcoming and the staff goes out of their way to help the residents.
The apartments are spacious, well maintained and have full kitchens.
Highly recommend this community.
The Lakes at Jefferson in Mercer, PA
3.7
It's a nice place to be. I enjoy being here. The apartments are large, at least the one I have is. And there's a nice open area around it, with sidewalks all the way around, which makes a nice area to walk. There's three fountains, and the walkway goes right by the big fountain. If you walk ...
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Rhodes Estates in New Castle, PA
5.0
Mr. T. J. [removed], Administrator, Rhodes Estates, T. J. Very Special Thanks for all your assistance and understanding over the past several months. Without the special efforts by you and Jason, the transition of my mother to your retirement facility would surely have been more difficult. ...
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Van independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van, 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 Van 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 Van partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Van 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 Van communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
34.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van 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 Van offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
43.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
27.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.9%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
45.5%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
38.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greystone Country Estates, Parkside at Corry and Atria at Cranberry Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Van, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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