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The cost of independent living in Waterfall is about $3,466 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 65 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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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.
Located in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Our unique senior living community is nestled in the pristine and tranquil woodlands near the Michaux State Forest.Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is perfect for the active senior adult who prefers nature and green space as their retirement...
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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
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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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The care for my father is good. the staff is caring and attention of the community is clean. My father is happy with the variety of good meals. I like knowing that he is active with the other residents. We...
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, Independent Living
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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
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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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: 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.
Imagine Living amidst 350 wooded country acres……in a community that can comfortably address your needs for the rest of your life…in a setting unlike any other you’ve ever seen.Welcome to Green Ridge Village, a continuing care retirement community offering independent and assisted living as well...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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.
Luxor Gardens is community living at it's finest.  Beautiful area surrounded by trees.  Centrally located close to the Doctors, Hospitals, Drug Stores, Stores, Shopping Malls, Banks, and many other enjoyable services.  Also, buses run every hour.  We have many retirees living with us and enjoy...
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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.
Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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Cost of independent living in Waterfall, PA

The average cost of senior living in Waterfall is $3,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mapleton, PA with an average of $1,725 per month.

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

Waterfall, PA
$3,466/mo
$3,313/mo

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

Waterfall, PA
$3,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,065/mo

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

$5,041/mo
Independent Living
$3,466/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,120/mo
Studio
$5,684/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,400/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Waterfall

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterfall

Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA

3.7
Paramount senior living is a good value that is reasonably priced. This community has good value for the amount that they charge. They have activities like games, dominoes, bingo, crafts and hobbies, social hour, and recently resumed doing bus trips to different places around the community. ...
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Quality Life Services Westmont in Johnstown, PA

4.5
My loved one is doing well since his move to the Westmont Woods. It is defiantly more independent living, and he has a private caregiver that checks on him. They provide meals at a cost, and the community is kept clean.

Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living in State College, PA

5.0
Nursing staff is excellent! Can ask for help if you need it! Housekeepers help keep your room clean and fresh towels and your laundry (on Monday) kitchen help makes good meals. Can have something made to order. Connections dept has many good activities, grocery bus 2pm Tuesday.

Waterfall independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterfall independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterfall, 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 Waterfall 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 Waterfall partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterfall, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterfall 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 Waterfall communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterfall, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterfall 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 Waterfall offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterfall, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
45.7%
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