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The cost of independent living in West Penn is about $3,698 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 122 options. Read 2048 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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
Overlook Ridge is a small community on the campus of Mt. View, A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. With a warm residential atmosphere, Overlook Ridge provides a range of services that promotes a balance of independence and assistance to make you comfortable. Each apartment has a tea kitchen,...
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.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
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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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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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The VC is really nice and the provide really good care. We expected the application to take a long time but he was able to move in in a month. He's in the new part so it has alot of ammentities, they provide...
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.
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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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: 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.
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: 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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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 mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
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.
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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Goodwill Neighborhood Residences is a senior, 55 and over, housing community that is located in Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. The residences are a close-knit community that is local to major freeways that lead to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Goodwill is a transformed...
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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in West Penn, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Penn is $3,698 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mahanoy City, PA with an average of $2,657 per month.

Independent living costs in West Penn, PA, vs. nearby cities

West Penn, PA
$3,698/mo
$3,124/mo
$3,174/mo

Independent living costs in West Penn, PA, vs. state and national averages

West Penn, PA
$3,698/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in West Penn, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,200/mo
Independent Living
$3,698/mo

Independent living costs in West Penn, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,219/mo
Studio
$4,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,224/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,623/mo

Senior living costs in West Penn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Penn, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Penn, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,698/mo$4,348/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$4,012/mo$4,444/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$5,200/mo$5,446/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
West Penn, PA:$3,698/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
West Penn, PA:$4,012/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
West Penn, PA:$5,200/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in West Penn, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Penn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in West Penn, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Penn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Penn, PA$3,545/mo$3,374/mo+5.1%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Penn, PA
2024 average cost:$3,545/mo
2023 average cost:$3,374/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Penn

Recent reviews for independent living in West Penn

The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA

5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
I’m so happy we’ve found a home away from home for my mother. She loves the care, activities, and atmosphere at Country Meadows. Each resident and their family members are treated like family. The creative programming focuses on the diversity of their clientele. Thanks for everything.

The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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West Penn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Penn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Penn, 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 West Penn 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 West Penn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Penn 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 West Penn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Penn, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Penn 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 West Penn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
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Traditions of Hanover, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Penn, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 122 independent living facilities near West Penn, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Penn, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hanover, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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