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Best Independent Living in Cranberry Township, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 independent living communities in Cranberry Township, PA using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in PA
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Jun 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 27/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cranberry Township, PA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cranberry Township, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods
IL
MC
PC
Cranberry Township
115
Facility 115
PA AVG 94
Rank #153 / 555
No
47
Facility 47
PA AVG 46
Rank #320 / 668
Fdg Cb Opco LLC
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 83
Rank #356 / 460
20
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #379 / 482
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #158 / 482
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 63
Rank #376 / 482
3.9
Facility 3.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #250 / 482
Profit--
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #202 / 485
Studio
The Haven at Cranberry Woods
IL
Cranberry Twp
-No
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 46
Rank #457 / 668
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Sherwood Oaks
IL
AL
MC
NC
NH
Cranberry Township
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 94
Rank #315 / 555
No
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 46
Rank #645 / 668
Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
10
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #110 / 482
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #76 / 482
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #174 / 482
2.7
Facility 2.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #156 / 482
Non-Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #133 / 361
1.44
39.0%
Facility 39.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #466 / 485
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Overview of Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods

Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods is a retirement community in Cranberry Township, PA, offering independent living, personal care, and memory care. Promoting a nurturing, home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Exceptional services, including healthy meals, housekeeping, and medication management, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, as personalized care plans are developed based on their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and various activities encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness, as first-class amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center. Surrounded by restaurants and shops in Craberry Twp, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. Providing high-quality services for older adults’ welfare, this retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in Pennsylvania.

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Overview of The Haven at Cranberry Woods

Discover the charm and warmth of The Haven at Cranberry Woods in Cranberry Township, PA, where exceptional support is combined with a compassionate, vibrant atmosphere for a truly fulfilling living experience. This community offers independent living services, ensuring each resident receives tailored care to meet their specific needs. The dedicated team is focused on providing top-notch support while creating a joyful and uplifting environment. Residents can also select from a variety of thoughtfully designed, comfortable studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments that suit their individual preferences.

With a wide range of amenities and activities, including a fitness center and a resort-style saline pool with a cabana, The Haven at Cranberry Woods fosters connections and promotes residents’ emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Every day is thoughtfully planned to bring joy and meaning to residents’ lives, making it a truly wonderful place to call home.

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Sherwood Oaks

100 & 500 Norman Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Overview of Sherwood Oaks

Located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, Sherwood Oaks is a nursing home operated by Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community and owned by Nanci Case. The 77-bed home is a relatively small community with 30 residents. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to arrange coverage for skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

Seniors stay for an average of 43 days, which is mostly under post-acute rehabilitation. Residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or injury benefit from rehabilitation services and consistent staffing presence. Nurse staffing averages approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes per resident. This includes registered nurse time, nursing aide support, and licensed practical nurse time for the resident’s safety and comfort.

Visiting the community requires a car. It has a Walk Score of 4, so visiting family and residents need to arrange transportation for most errands and appointments. Sherwood Oaks provides transportation services for residents who need to go out for activities and appointments.

Amenities available to keep seniors engaged include a fitness center, an art studio, a woodworking shop, and a substantial library of over 7,000 volumes. They can use the computer room with free internet or connect via wireless service. Residents also have plenty of dining options.

The facility underwent state inspections, which identified deficiencies in staff training and medical documentation, but corrective measures implemented. Sherwood Oaks maintains a 24-hour staffing to accommodate residents’ needs around the clock.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Cranberry Township, PA

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 independent living communities in Cranberry Township, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Cranberry Township, PA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Cranberry Township, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Cranberry Township, PA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.