Page 10 of Best Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 273 independent living communities in 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek
IL
AL
MC
RC
Northampton
124
Facility 124
PA AVG 97
Rank #46 / 214
ANo
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 46
Rank #268 / 272
Sacred Heart Assisted Living, LLC18
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #86 / 194
56%
Facility 56%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #104 / 194
36
Facility 36
PA AVG 63
Rank #47 / 194
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #44 / 194
Profit
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #63 / 147
1.22
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #143 / 193
-
Spring Mill Pointe
IL
AL
MC
Lafayette Hill
107
Facility 107
PA AVG 97
Rank #73 / 214
B+Yes
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 46
Rank #199 / 272
Humangood Pennsylvania20
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #111 / 194
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #71 / 194
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 63
Rank #124 / 194
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #117 / 194
Non-Profit
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #82 / 147
1.56
40.2%
Facility 40.2%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #181 / 193
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Juniper Village at Lebanon
IL
AL
Lebanon (Hebron)
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 97
Rank #139 / 214
AYes
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 46
Rank #265 / 272
Juniper Village At Lebanon LLC18
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #86 / 194
39%
Facility 39%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #25 / 194
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 63
Rank #73 / 194
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #79 / 194
Profit
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #87 / 147
1.17
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #52 / 193
-
Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Jefferson Hills)
IL
AL
MC
RC
Jefferson Hills
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 97
Rank #160 / 214
A-No
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 46
Rank #230 / 272
Arden Courts Of Jefferson Hills Pa LLC47
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #136 / 194
34%
Facility 34%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #15 / 194
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 63
Rank #99 / 194
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #14 / 194
Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #60 / 147
2.00
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #81 / 193
-
Keystone Villa at Ephrata
IL
MC
Ephrata
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 97
Rank #82 / 214
A-No
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 46
Rank #40 / 272
Hsl Ephrata Subtenant LLC18
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #111 / 194
44%
Facility 44%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #44 / 194
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 63
Rank #56 / 194
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #61 / 194
Profit--
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #14 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hayes Manor
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Philadelphia (Wynnefield)
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 97
Rank #152 / 214
C+No
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 46
Rank #98 / 272
Hayes Manor Inc27
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #111 / 194
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #134 / 194
116
Facility 116
PA AVG 63
Rank #156 / 194
4.3
Facility 4.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #136 / 194
Non-Profit
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #117 / 147
1.14
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #139 / 193
Private Room / Apartment
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Elizabethtown
135
Facility 135
PA AVG 97
Rank #36 / 214
?Yes
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 46
Rank #40 / 272
Masonic Villages Of The Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania22
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #86 / 194
41%
Facility 41%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #34 / 194
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 63
Rank #73 / 194
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #50 / 194
Non-Profit--
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #13 / 193
-
Kendal at Longwood
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Kennett Square
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 97
Rank #126 / 214
?Yes
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 46
Rank #30 / 272
Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc19
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #53 / 194
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #112 / 194
62
Facility 62
PA AVG 63
Rank #106 / 194
3.3
Facility 3.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #107 / 194
Non-Profit
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #113 / 147
1.02
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #150 / 193
-
Wesley Village
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Pittston
157
Facility 157
PA AVG 97
Rank #18 / 214
?No
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 46
Rank #43 / 272
Umh Pa Corp31
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
45%
Facility 45%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #49 / 194
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 63
Rank #102 / 194
1.9
Facility 1.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #39 / 194
Non-Profit--
42.0%
Facility 42.0%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #170 / 193
-
Maris Grove
IL
AL
MC
NH
Glen Mills
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 97
Rank #152 / 214
B+Yes
19
Facility 19
PA AVG 46
Rank #220 / 272
Maris Grove Inc34
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #151 / 194
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 63
Rank #148 / 194
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #89 / 194
Non-Profit
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #51 / 147
1.88
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #53 / 193
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Overview of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Northampton, PA. Independent living includes a private suite with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 2005 and has 124 beds. One and two bedroom suites are available, so a resident can choose a single bedroom or an additional bedroom within the living arrangement. The starting price is $2,295, giving families an initial cost figure as they consider the available options.

Residents can use transportation for appointments and local shopping excursions, reducing the need to arrange those rides independently. Chef prepared lunch and dinner are served tableside in a restaurant style setting. A salon, gazebo, patios, and courtyards provide places for grooming and outdoor time, while a private dining room can be used for special occasions.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support temporary recovery needs. The veterans program provides a program specifically for residents who have served. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or whose family needs a short term stay during a caregiver’s travel or recovery. Sacred Heart Assisted Living operates the community.

Starting Price $2,295/Month

Contact Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

Overview of Spring Mill Pointe

Spring Mill Pointe offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lafayette Hill, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Spring Mill Pointe has 107 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, including an option for a couple moving together, while its pet policy may allow a resident to keep a pet as part of the move. Humangood Pennsylvania operates Spring Mill Pointe.

Contact Spring Mill Pointe

Overview of Juniper Village at Lebanon

At Juniper Village, they highly advocate for their senior residents to live their lives in the way they want to. Whether it be a highly engaged living experience or one of solitude, the staff at Juniper Village will be glad to assist, offering compassionate care. Various services are offered for residents who choose assisted living, while independence is still maintained in a home-like environment.

Juniper Village boasts its flexibility and customization per resident, wherein each day is different at their facility, depending on what the residents want to do. Various programs are in place like the CONNECT4LIFE PROGRAM wherein the health of the residents are the focus. Other programs include ConnectionsSM, wherein the residents get to enjoy a wide array of activities for their wellness, Juniper University, where lifelong learning is promoted through access to educational resources, and more.

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Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (jefferson Hills)

Arden Courts Memory Care Community Jefferson Hills is a unique senior living community residing in the peaceful Wray Large Road, Jefferson Hills, PA, specializing in memory care. Focusing on seniors with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, the community features elegant and meticulously designed accommodation fostering comfort and familiarity. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ well-being, Arden Courts Memory Care Community Jefferson Hills delivers top-tier care and support with a competent and highly skilled team.

Experience unrivaled care and safety with the community’s cozy and senior-friendly spaces. Moreover, residents enjoy the warm and welcoming environment of the community for an active and well-connected lifestyle. Arden Courts Memory Care Community Jefferson Hills strives to provide a safe place for seniors to age with grace in with its serene courtyard and walking paths.

Contact Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Jefferson Hills)

Overview of Keystone Villa at Ephrata

Set in the quiet neighborhood of Ephrata, PA, Keystone Villa at Ephrata is an enticing senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care services. A wide array of large and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Having an expert and compassionate team, the community provides its Our Daybreak Memory Care Neighborhood catering to the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The community is committed to delivering top-notch amenities and services such as hearty and tasty meals three times a day, wellness programs, transportation assistance, and many more. Engage in a robust calendar of activities and meet new companions along the way. With Keystone at Ephrata, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and inclusive retirement.

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Hayes Manor

2210 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Overview of Hayes Manor

Overlooking the beautiful scenery located on Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Hayes Manor is an exceptional retirement community that offers various care options including personal care, memory care, and 24-hour care. As a non-profit retirement home, Hayes Manor features 12 independent living apartments with breathtaking sceneries and 53 spacious personal care rooms. With a professional team of nurses and nurse assistants, Hayes Manor provides comfortable stay and quality care to its residents.

Hayes Manor is a serene retirement community that provides safe and comfortable accommodations to its residents. Here, they ensure the quality of life of the seniors through daily activities such as Bingo, exercise classes, yoga, arts and crafts, and computer classes. Hayes Manor also features a weekly social hour that residents may participate in. Healthy meals are provided three times a day with morning and evening snacks. Soaking in the serenity of the community, Hayes Manor ensures a comfortable retirement.

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Overview of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing support, home care, hospice care, and short-term respite stays in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Support ranges from private independent living without daily care to assisted living routines for bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care suites feature secured surroundings for safety, while nursing and hospice teams offer ongoing medical care and end-of-life comfort. Home care services deliver support directly to private residences, and respite programs offer temporary care during caregiver absences.

Masonic Villages of The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania operates the 135-bed property. Daily care averages 5 hours and 30 minutes of direct nursing time allocated per resident. The features include swimming pools, fitness classes, community gardens, fishing ponds, and over 12 miles of walking trails.

Residents have access to both fine dining and fast-casual meal venues utilizing seasonal produce, and pets are welcome to live on site. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, while a walk score of 79 allows residents to reach local shops and cafes without relying on transportation.

Families seeking a full continuum of care or short-term support can get in touch with Masonic Village at Elizabethtown to inquire about current housing availability or schedule a tour of the area.

Contact Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Kendal at Longwood

1109 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Overview of Kendal at Longwood

Kendal at Longwood offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Independent living means having a private residence with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. 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.

Home care extends support beyond the community’s residential settings. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. The community has 78 beds, with total nurse staffing of 7 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on nursing time for each resident.

Opened in 1973, Kendal at Longwood is operated by Kendal-Crosslands Communities. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services. An 83 out of 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Indoor and outdoor pools, community gardens, an arboretum, and outdoor walking trails provide options for exercise and time outside. The dining room and cafe offer meals and convenience items, while residents with dogs have access to a fenced, shaded dog park, and pets are allowed. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between levels can occur without leaving the community.

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Overview of Wesley Village

Wesley Village offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Pittston, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home or skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care brings support to a person’s residence, while palliative care focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness. With several care levels available, Wesley Village may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Wesley Village has 157 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 1m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Medicare is accepted for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay uses the resident’s or family’s funds.

Residents can use the Beauty/Barber Shop for on-site hair and grooming services, access a pharmacy on site, and receive rehabilitation services without arranging transportation elsewhere. Transportation is available for shopping trips, outings, and medical appointments. A Walk Score of 78 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and other errands independently. Umh Pa operates Wesley Village.

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Maris Grove

500 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Overview of Maris Grove

Maris Grove offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Glen Mills, PA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care provides nursing support on site, giving residents access to a broader range of care as their needs change.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since options extend from independent living through nursing care. Respite care is available for a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short term rehabilitation can support someone recovering after a hospital stay.

Medicare is accepted for short term rehabilitation rather than long term residence. Maris Grove opened in 2006 and has 65 beds.

Residents can use a pool, salon, fitness center, and 87 acres of outdoor space with walking trails, gardens, and recreational activities. Dining includes casual cafes and full service restaurants with cooked to order entrees, while activities include arts and crafts, fitness classes, and social events; pets are allowed.

Maris Grove may suit someone who wants the possibility of moving from independent living to more supported care as needs develop, as well as someone needing memory care, nursing care, respite, or short term rehabilitation. Chad Couture serves as director.

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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 Pennsylvania

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 273 independent living communities in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?

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.

Independent Living in Pennsylvania at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Pennsylvania. 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: 97The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90