Best Independent Living in East York, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 independent living communities in East York, PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in PA
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Country Meadows of York-West
IL
AL
MC
York
215
Facility 215
PA AVG 97
Rank #5 / 214
A+Yes
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 46
Rank #132 / 272
Country Meadows Of York LLC13
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
31%
Facility 31%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #8 / 194
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 63
Rank #11 / 194
1.2
Facility 1.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #11 / 194
Profit--
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #134 / 193
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Kelly Drive
IL
York
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 97
Rank #160 / 214
A+No
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 46
Rank #7 / 272
Spiritrust Lutheran5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
40%
Facility 40%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #30 / 194
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #6 / 194
2.2
Facility 2.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #56 / 194
Non-Profit
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #117 / 147
1.00
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #81 / 193
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Autumn House East
IL
AL
MC
East York
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 97
Rank #22 / 214
CYes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #70 / 272
2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC19
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #150 / 194
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #112 / 194
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 63
Rank #177 / 194
10.0
Facility 10.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #184 / 194
Profit--
68.7%
Facility 68.7%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #33 / 193
Private Room / Semi-Private RoomA+
Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
York
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 97
Rank #171 / 214
A+No
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 46
Rank #7 / 272
Spiritrust Lutheran23
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
22%
Facility 22%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #3 / 194
33
Facility 33
PA AVG 63
Rank #41 / 194
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #21 / 194
Non-Profit--
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #87 / 193
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The Residence at Fitz Farm
IL
AL
MC
RC
York (Tyler Run-Queens Gate)
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 97
Rank #131 / 214
B-No
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 46
Rank #132 / 272
York Healthcare Options, LLC7
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #53 / 194
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #151 / 194
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 63
Rank #33 / 194
4.0
Facility 4.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #129 / 194
Profit--
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #18 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed-
Normandie Ridge
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
York
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 97
Rank #147 / 214
?Yes
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 46
Rank #271 / 272
Albright Care Services19
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
53%
Facility 53%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #86 / 194
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 63
Rank #97 / 194
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #95 / 194
Non-Profit
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #113 / 147
1.69
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #182 / 193
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Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
York
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 97
Rank #171 / 214
?No
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 46
Rank #7 / 272
Spiritrust Lutheran23
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
22%
Facility 22%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #3 / 194
33
Facility 33
PA AVG 63
Rank #41 / 194
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #21 / 194
Non-Profit-----
St. Anne’s Retirement Community
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbia
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 97
Rank #131 / 214
?No
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 46
Rank #46 / 272
St Anne's Retirement Community Inc---0-Non-Profit-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other PA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for East York. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Country Meadows of York-West

Country Meadows of York-West offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in York, PA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 215 beds and offers studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing. A studio gives one resident a single private space, while a two-bedroom can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short term rehabilitation offers a temporary setting for rehabilitation services.

Residents can use the pool and the salon or spa on site. The Dynamic Living program includes outings, entertainment, and socializing, giving residents organized ways to take part in activities beyond their living space. Restaurant style dining includes a variety of meal options, with special diets available for specific dietary needs.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Country Meadows of York operates the community.

Contact Country Meadows of York-West

Overview of Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Kelly Drive

Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Kelly Drive offers independent living in York, Pennsylvania. Independent living here means private living with community services but no daily care, making it a possible fit for someone who wants to maintain an independent routine while taking part in social, recreational, and educational programs. The community has 60 beds.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available, so someone needing temporary rehabilitation can stay for a shorter period rather than make a permanent move. Spiritrust Lutheran operates the community. A Walk Score of 94 places the area in a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can get out independently on foot.

Contact Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Kelly Drive

Overview of Autumn House East

Operating for eight years, Autumn House East is a personal care home in East York, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care. The community also features private and semi-private accommodations in a two-story setting, with monthly rates starting at $2,000. Operated by 2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC, it is currently at an 80% occupancy rate.

Services include 24-hour staffing, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. Moreover, amenities such as a fitness center, spa, wellness center, dining room, restaurant, and garden are available on-site. A diverse schedule of movie nights, creative classes, outdoor activities, spiritual gatherings, and fitness programs also encourages social engagement and overall well-being. Some nearby destinations are also accessible on foot, as it is located in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 50.

State inspections have also emphasized building maintenance, safety systems, medication management, and resident care practices. In connection, corrective actions were promptly implemented.

Starting Price $2,000/Month

Contact Autumn House East

Overview of Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive

Spiritrust Lutheran, the Village at Sprenkle Drive offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in York, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

These care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the community offers multiple types of care without requiring a move to another community. With 56 beds, the community falls within the smaller community range, where staff and residents get to know each other. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab give residents a time limited option focused on rehabilitation rather than ongoing nursing care. A Walk Score of 94 / 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive

Overview of The Residence at Fitz Farm

Nestled in York, Pennsylvania, The Residence at Fitz Farm is an assisted living community within the historic White Rose City. This community echoes the rich narratives of the area, inviting residents to embrace their unique histories while forming new connections. Here, families and friends come together to share moments and stories.

This community’s design philosophy pays homage to the past while incorporating contemporary elements that cater to senior lifestyles. Moreover, residents are treated to personalized dining options, allowing them to savor favorite dishes that align with doctor-recommended diets. Steeped in history, The Residence at Fitz Farm presents a senior living experience that stands apart and is characterized by an innovative perspective.

Contact The Residence at Fitz Farm

Overview of Normandie Ridge

Normandie Ridge offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in York, Pennsylvania. Independent living means having a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing residents have licensed nursing care onsite around the clock.

The range matters as needs change. A resident may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community, which may make Normandie Ridge a good fit for someone whose needs are likely to grow over time. The community has 66 beds, opened in 1991, and is operated by Albright Care Services.

Residents can use the onsite pharmacy and take part in Well Being & Brain Health Programs, while rehabilitation services are available when needed. Pets can live here too. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly.

Contact Normandie Ridge

Overview of Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive

SpiriTrust Lutheran, the Village at Sprenkle Drive operates as a multi-level senior community in York, Pennsylvania. Residents can choose among residential cottages and apartments for independent living, or access daily support through assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing. This 56-bed setting allows individuals to shift between support levels as health needs change, avoiding the stress of moving elsewhere. Short-term rehabilitation is also on site for those recovering from surgery or illness before returning home.

Financing choices encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods. Daily living is especially convenient due to a 94 Walk Score, placing grocery stores, pharmacies, and local cafes within easy walking distance for residents who prefer not to drive.

Prospective representatives exploring housing and care options in York can contact SpiriTrust Lutheran to ask about current room availability or set up a tour.

Contact Spiritrust Lutheran – the Village at Sprenkle Drive

Overview of St. Anne’s Retirement Community

St. Anne’s Retirement Community in Columbia, Pennsylvania, offers independent living, personal care memory support, nursing care, and skilled nursing. Independent living spaces cater to self-sufficient residents, while specialized memory care programs utilize supervised environments to assist individuals prone to wandering. Temporary respite stays and short-term rehabilitation options support recovery needs or give primary family caregivers scheduled time off.

Operating since 1928, the 75-bed campus logs an average of 4 hours and 53 minutes of direct nursing time allocated per resident daily. Specialized care tracks include Skilled Care Memory Support along with standard physical rehabilitation services. Located in a neighborhood with a 77 walk score, the area enables residents to manage most routine errands on foot. Accepted payment methods cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Interested families exploring multi-level senior living options can get in touch with St. Anne’s Retirement Community to inquire about current residential openings, discuss payment structures, or set up a campus visit.

Contact St. Anne’s Retirement Community

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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Independent Living in East York at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 64/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in East York, 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in East York, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in East York, PA

What is the average cost of independent living in East York, PA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in East York, PA is approximately $2,096. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in East York, PA?

Independent living in East York, PA typically ranges from $508 - $4,222 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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 8 independent living communities in East York, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in East York, 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 East York, 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 East York, 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.