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| Westlake Woods by New Perspective | IL AL MC NH | Erie (Stonegate) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#304 / 668 | Erie Ops LLC | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
83
Rank
#429 / 460 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 136
Facility
136
PA AVG
63
Rank
#432 / 482 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#449 / 482 | Profit | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#228 / 361 | 1.38 |
55.7%
Facility
55.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#379 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Country Meadows Retirement Communities | IL AL HC MC NH RC | Wyomissing | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#293 / 555 | No |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
46
Rank
#457 / 668 | Country Meadows Of Wyomissing LLC | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 42.9%
Facility
42.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#49 / 482 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#55 / 482 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#51 / 482 | Profit | 37
Facility
37
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#298 / 361 | 1.00 |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#435 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Abington | IL AL HC MC | Abington | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
94
Rank
#166 / 555 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
PA AVG
46
Rank
#227 / 668 | Szr Abington Al Opco LLC | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
83
Rank
#424 / 460 | 15 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#379 / 482 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#223 / 482 | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
63
Rank
#401 / 482 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#375 / 482 | Profit | 109
Facility
109
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#80 / 361 | 1.47 |
65.5%
Facility
65.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#290 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| Brookdale Grayson View | IL AL MC RC | Selinsgrove | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#240 / 555 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
46
Rank
#622 / 668 | Emeritus Corporation | 73
Facility
73
PA AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 460 | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 61.1%
Facility
61.1%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#183 / 482 | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#376 / 482 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#272 / 482 | Profit | 104
Facility
104
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#88 / 361 | 1.30 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#90 / 485 | Studio | A+ |
| 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 | - |
| Bethlehem Manor | IL AL MC | Bethlehem (West Side) | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
94
Rank
#323 / 555 | No |
73
Facility
73
PA AVG
46
Rank
#123 / 668 | Bethlehem Manor Senior Living LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 17 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 52.9%
Facility
52.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#112 / 482 | 44
Facility
44
PA AVG
63
Rank
#269 / 482 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#142 / 482 | Profit | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#199 / 361 | 1.63 |
36.0%
Facility
36.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#473 / 485 | Studio | A+ |
| Kirkland Village | IL AL HC MC NH RC | Bethlehem | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
94
Rank
#383 / 555 | No |
12
Facility
12
PA AVG
46
Rank
#591 / 668 | Presbyterian Homes, Inc | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 44.4%
Facility
44.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#62 / 482 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#55 / 482 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#31 / 482 | Non-Profit | 31
Facility
31
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#318 / 361 | 1.03 |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#432 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Traditions of Hershey | IL AL | Palmyra (Campbelltown) | 36
Facility
36
PA AVG
94
Rank
#518 / 555 | No |
17
Facility
17
PA AVG
46
Rank
#551 / 668 | Gahc3 Palmyra Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC | 92
Facility
92
PA AVG
83
Rank
#98 / 460 | 9 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 44.4%
Facility
44.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#62 / 482 | 19
Facility
19
PA AVG
63
Rank
#111 / 482 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#82 / 482 | Profit | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#303 / 361 | 1.21 |
97.2%
Facility
97.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#9 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Country Meadows of York-West | IL AL MC | York (Trolley Road) | 215
Facility
215
PA AVG
94
Rank
#17 / 555 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
PA AVG
46
Rank
#350 / 668 | Country Meadows Of York LLC | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
83
Rank
#257 / 460 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#223 / 482 | 13
Facility
13
PA AVG
63
Rank
#73 / 482 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#95 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
57.7%
Facility
57.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#364 / 485 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Vincentian Schenley Gardens | IL AL MC RC | Pittsburgh (Hill District) | 164
Facility
164
PA AVG
94
Rank
#40 / 555 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
PA AVG
46
Rank
#89 / 668 | Vincentian De Marillac | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
83
Rank
#257 / 460 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#301 / 482 | 53.8%
Facility
53.8%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#119 / 482 | 23
Facility
23
PA AVG
63
Rank
#139 / 482 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#59 / 482 | Non-Profit | 159
Facility
159
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#13 / 361 | 2.65 |
36.6%
Facility
36.6%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#472 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Autumn House East | IL AL MC | East York | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
94
Rank
#52 / 555 | No |
66
Facility
66
PA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 668 | 2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
83
Rank
#362 / 460 | 11 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 63.6%
Facility
63.6%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#206 / 482 | 170
Facility
170
PA AVG
63
Rank
#446 / 482 | 15.5
Facility
15.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#464 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#130 / 485 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | A+ |
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | IL AL MC NH RC | Coatesville | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
PA AVG
46
Rank
#603 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#41 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Lima Estates | IL AL MC NH | Media | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 | No |
24
Facility
24
PA AVG
46
Rank
#511 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
62.3%
Facility
62.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#314 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Spring House Estates | IL NH AL | Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House) | 16
Facility
16
PA AVG
94
Rank
#554 / 555 | No |
43
Facility
43
PA AVG
46
Rank
#363 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
66.2%
Facility
66.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#284 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Viva Memory Care at Dresher | IL AL MC RC | Dresher | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
94
Rank
#369 / 555 | No |
52
Facility
52
PA AVG
46
Rank
#261 / 668 | Dr. Esher Mc Opco, LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 15 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#433 / 482 | 133
Facility
133
PA AVG
63
Rank
#427 / 482 | 8.9
Facility
8.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#423 / 482 | Profit | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#197 / 361 | 2.00 |
53.0%
Facility
53.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#397 / 485 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
Located in a tranquil suburban neighborhood between Lemonye and Camp Hill Boroughs, Holiday Essex House is an assisted living community offering supportive and dignified independent living services. Trusted professionals provide custom-tailored health and personal care on-site while the pet-friendly community is created to radiate a warm and familiar atmosphere. For example, residents can enjoy leisurely walks along the outdoor paths and take delight in well-balanced meals served in the spacious dining room. Holiday Essex House also offers various floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, featuring charming kitchenettes and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. With dedicated associates available 24/7, residents can access custom-tailored health and personal care services to meet their specific needs.
Holiday Essex House provides residents with a peaceful and supportive environment. The community’s dedicated team offers an array of services, including housekeeping and transportation, ensuring residents can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle. With daily fitness classes, devotional services, and scheduled day trips, residents have ample opportunities to engage in activities that cater to their interests.
Lead a worry-free lifestyle while overlooking stunning views with Arbour Square of Harleysville, a peaceful retreat in Harleysville, PA for those seeking independent living. The community is designed to make residents feel valued and safe in their beautiful and cozy accommodations. With emergency call systems, secured entrances, and 24-hour concierge service, residents can confidently enjoy their lives without stress and worries.
Maintaining your wellness is easy with amenities like massage massage therapy, salon services, a fitness center, and meditative programs available in the community. The community also serves two chef-prepared meals daily and other entertaining features such as a theater, library, and art studio for leisure. At Arbour Square of Harleysville, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy fun and motivating golden years.
Settling in the harmonious neighborhood of South Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, PA, is the respected senior living community of Whispering Oaks that focuses on independent living. Committed to caring for seniors, the community provides supportive services and helps them with their daily activities. Whispering Oaks strives to create a haven for seniors to maximize their freedom without regrets.
With its extensive amenities including a library, a game room, and laundry areas, among others, the community encourages residents to remain active and interact with friends. Have hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals served to cater to dietary needs and tastes. Whispering Oaks is a purposely built community that ensures seniors are safe and comfortable in its pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible spaces.
Overlooking the vibrant community of Mechanicsburg, PA, Bethany Village is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, and rehabilitation therapy services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Having an EAGLE Accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries, the community ensures a high level of care and services that are driven by mission, purpose, and values among its residents.
With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable dining and a robust calendar of daily events and activities coordinated by a professional team. Explore its beautifully created spaces and meet new companions. At Bethany Village, seniors can truly live life to the fullest.
The Residence at Bethel Park undoubtedly provides the highest care for residential memory care, assisted living, and independent living homes for seniors and adults in Morgantown. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Residence at Whitehall offers senior living enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.
The upscale senior living community prides itself on being a renowned home in Morgantown. The lifestyle is an easy and worry-free community; residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Some of the all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services– all of which are tailored to their unique needs.
Maris Grove Senior Living is an ideal place that provides programs and activities that are enjoyable and nurturing. The independent living retirement community approaches modern senior living by promoting a lifestyle centered on growth. Residents can learn to love life through the staff’s encouragement of purposeful living. At Maris Grove, residents can feel comfortable and safe because of the welcoming environment balanced with the vibrant urban atmosphere.
As an Erickson Senior Living Community, seniors can discover endless opportunities in the community: from having chef-prepared meals to digesting what they just ate by walking on the walking trails nearby or from squeezing in a workout before getting a haircut at the salon/barbershop; or having personal care assistance with bathing and dressing to requesting transportation services to get to medical appointments.
Spend a blissful retirement with the outstanding senior living community of The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community’s mission is to empower residents to maintain their independence, always with safety and comfort in mind. The community delivers peace of mind, with resident agreements thoughtfully crafted for each individual.
By genuinely knowing and appreciating their residents, the community delivers personalized hospitality, care, programming, and accommodations focused on overall well-being. They call this authentic connection The Waters Way—the foundation of a distinctive style of gracious living. Residents enjoy amenities such as chef-prepared cuisine at the full-service restaurant and café, a salon, and even a theater. Community areas, such as the Community Room, provide perfect spaces for socializing. Here, residents can relax knowing hospitality and health services are available on-site, should they ever need it.
Situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Residence at Whitehall offers exceptional senior living that transcends traditional settings. Gone are the days of mere accommodation; residents here experience a lifestyle that embraces quality and professionalism. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and Mount Washington, this community provides top-notch Independent and Assisted Living senior care. The dedicated staff at The Residence at Whitehall infuse care and compassion into every relationship, cultivating a profound sense of belonging.
Prioritizing friendships, meaningful activities, and delicious food, the community ensures that residents can focus on the moments that truly matter. Whether sipping coffee with old friends or immersing themselves in creative projects in the art studio, The Residence at Whitehall transforms from a place into a heartfelt home.
Nestled in the tranquil grounds of Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA, is the prestigious senior living community of Provincial Bethel Park focuses on independent living. Featuring snug and sophisticated accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to provide seniors a haven to keep their dignity. The community provides safety rails, smoke alarms, locked mailboxes, and wheelchair-accessible spaces all over its premises to ensure seniors are safe and secure.
With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs, residents discover new interests and relive old hobbies for a joyful and well-engaged retirement. From breakfast to dinner, the community strives to meet dietary needs and tastes with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Provincial Bethel Park is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while having all of their needs and desires within reach.
Chartiers Bend
Bridgeville’s Independent Retirement Resort
Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Bridgeville!
Chartiers Bend is in a broad curve of Chartiers Creek, nestled in the scenic South Hills of Pittsburgh. This
independent retirement community is surrounded by 600 acres of lush parkland, offering picturesque trails and
abundant mature trees. With its proximity to cultural attractions, dining, and shopping, you’ll enjoy the perfect
balance of nature and city life.
Schedule a tour and join us for lunch, and you’ll quickly see why Chartiers Bend stands out as a top choice for
senior living.
1001 Hastings Park Drive
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort
Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort
Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.
Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.
The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.
While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!
Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.
Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.
Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.
Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 254 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.













