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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tapestry Senior Living – Moon Township
IL
AL
MC
Coraopolis
210
Facility 210
PA AVG 97
Rank #6 / 214
No
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 46
Rank #230 / 272
Tapestry Moon LLCC+27
19
Facility 19
PA AVG 4
Rank #173 / 194
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #134 / 194
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 63
Rank #149 / 194
3.8
Facility 3.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #122 / 194
Profit
123
Facility 123
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #20 / 147
1.71
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #190 / 193
-
The Village at Lifequest
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Quakertown
141
Facility 141
PA AVG 97
Rank #31 / 214
No
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 46
Rank #47 / 272
Lifequest Nursing CenterC20
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
75%
Facility 75%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #164 / 194
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 63
Rank #140 / 194
4.5
Facility 4.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #139 / 194
Non-Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #12 / 147
1.28--
Revelle of Bucks County
IL
AL
MC
RC
Warminster (Warminster Village)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 97
Rank #82 / 214
Yes
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 46
Rank #115 / 272
Dri/Heartis Bucks County LLCC-17
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 4
Rank #111 / 194
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #188 / 194
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 63
Rank #136 / 194
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #147 / 194
Profit
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #65 / 147
1.50
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #185 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mercer Hill at Doylestown
IL
AL
MC
RC
Doylestown
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 97
Rank #94 / 214
Yes
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #225 / 272
Csw Arbour Square IV Doylestown LPD+21
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 194
76%
Facility 76%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #168 / 194
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 63
Rank #159 / 194
5.6
Facility 5.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #158 / 194
Profit
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #48 / 147
1.29
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #43 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harmony at Harts Run
IL
AL
MC
Glenshaw
136
Facility 136
PA AVG 97
Rank #35 / 214
Yes
36
Facility 36
PA AVG 46
Rank #165 / 272
Fox Chapel Operations LLCD-25
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 4
Rank #173 / 194
76%
Facility 76%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #168 / 194
231
Facility 231
PA AVG 63
Rank #187 / 194
9.2
Facility 9.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #180 / 194
Profit
142
Facility 142
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #11 / 147
1.38
91.2%
Facility 91.2%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #102 / 193
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Lafayette Hill
IL
AL
MC
Lafayette Hill
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 97
Rank #12 / 214
Yes
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 46
Rank #215 / 272
Sqr Opco LLCD-33
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 4
Rank #163 / 194
82%
Facility 82%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #177 / 194
340
Facility 340
PA AVG 63
Rank #191 / 194
10.3
Facility 10.3
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #185 / 194
Profit
154
Facility 154
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #7 / 147
1.39
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #105 / 193
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
EverTrue Luther Crest
IL
AL
MC
NH
Allentown (Trexler Estates)
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 97
Rank #138 / 214
No
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 46
Rank #193 / 272
Lutheran Senior Services East?28
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #150 / 194
43%
Facility 43%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #40 / 194
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 63
Rank #79 / 194
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #36 / 194
Non-Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #122 / 147
1.48
35.2%
Facility 35.2%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #189 / 193
-
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 Services?19
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
-
Brethren Village – Village Manor
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Lititz
114
Facility 114
PA AVG 97
Rank #64 / 214
No
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 46
Rank #16 / 272
Brethren Village?16
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 194
44%
Facility 44%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #44 / 194
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 63
Rank #51 / 194
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #68 / 194
Non-Profit--
53.5%
Facility 53.5%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #108 / 193
-
Vintage Knolls
IL
AL
Danville (Mahoning Township)
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 97
Rank #147 / 214
Yes
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 46
Rank #209 / 272
9 Justine Drive Operating Company LLCB+18
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #163 / 194
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #134 / 194
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 63
Rank #85 / 194
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #89 / 194
Profit
62
Facility 62
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #89 / 147
1.07
87.9%
Facility 87.9%
PA AVG 65.7%
Rank #15 / 193
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Overview of Tapestry Senior Living – Moon Township

Tapestry Senior Living, Moon Township offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Coraopolis, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to another level of care can happen without leaving the community. The community has 210 beds. That makes it a larger setting, with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Tapestry Moon operates the community.

Contact Tapestry Senior Living – Moon Township

Overview of The Village at Lifequest

With 141 beds, The Village at Lifequest offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing in Quakertown, PA. The community also provides Alzheimer’s care for residents with memory-related conditions. Moreover, rehabilitation services are available, along with short-term rehab, providing recovery support after an illness, surgery, or hospital stay.

A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Moreover, nature trails offer views of local wildlife.

Contact The Village at Lifequest

Overview of Revelle of Bucks County

Set amidst lush trees and green spaces in Warminster, PA, Revelle of Bucks County is a dependable senior living community that provides excellent independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. The community offers an array of modern and stylish residences with services for chores like lawn maintenance, housekeeping, and more for a no-maintenance living experience. Dedicated to helping its residents achieve their wellness goals, the community provides assistance with daily living activities, specialized memory support, personal care support, and other supportive and care services.

Vibrant activities, programs, and outings are conducted regularly to give residents opportunities to create and enjoy the experiences they want to relive or try. Residents also benefit from having access to various amenities like a salon, fitness center, game room, and inviting community areas. With all-day dining, flexible dining options and nutritionally-balanced meals, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a nourishing and delectable dining experience.

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Overview of Mercer Hill at Doylestown

Set amidst a tranquil neighborhood in Bucks County, Doylestown, PA, Mercer Hill at Doylestown is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, memory care, and temporary stay. Residents here enjoy a life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home with convenient services like housekeeping and laundry provided for a maintenance-free lifestyle. A wide array of personalized care services, such as medication management & reminders, meal escorts, and personal care assistance are offered, combined with 24-hour on-site nursing, to ensure residents are always provided with the care and support they need.

The community offers an array of studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments complete with kitchenette, full bath and a range of other amenities for a comfortable and convenient living environment. Three chef-prepared meals and a full calendar of social, educational, recreational & cultural activities are offered to foster a vibrant living experience, along with spacious common areas designed to provide spaces for entertainment, leisure, and engagement. State-of-the-art lifestyle technologies are also available throughout the building to further enhance residents’ comfort and living experience.

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Overview of Harmony at Harts Run

Located in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, Harmony at Harts Run offers an array of spacious apartments and an extensive range of amenities tailored to enrich the lives of those seeking an expanded horizon. The community provides independent living, personal care, and memory care services, ensuring residents find a supportive and inviting environment. The community’s team embodies genuine warmth and profound respect, fostering an environment that celebrates limitless possibilities. Pet-friendly and featuring spacious floor plans, the community prioritizes residents’ comfort and well-being. From exceptional amenities to cultural attractions and quality healthcare in the vicinity, Harmony at Harts Run invites residents to experience the richness of life. It’s an opportunity to explore a fulfilling lifestyle within our vibrant community.

At Harmony at Harts Run, residents enjoy diverse activities, from morning yoga and afternoon art classes to relaxed evening gatherings for wine and cheese conversations. The community fosters an environment ideal for social engagement, relaxation, and ongoing learning with restaurant-style dining, a welcoming neighborhood pub, and inviting communal spaces. Residents also benefit from easy access to the area’s attractions, including the Oakmont Country Club, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Ellen Hughes Park, Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History, nearby cafes, and seasonal festivals.

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Overview of Atria Lafayette Hill

Situated on the edge of Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill community, the vibrant Atria Lafayette Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. On its way to becoming the premier senior living in Philadelphia, Atria Lafayette Hill presents a sprightly filled ambiance– a sublime next home for you or your loved one. As a member of the Atria senior living group, Lafayette Hill is a forward-thinking community that has well-thought of features that will help every resident feel as if they belong. The continuum care community leads a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that is strategically located by neighboring shops and medical centers; also offering a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual. Atria Lafayette Hill approaches modern senior care through their person-centered service.  

Atria Lafayette Hill houses fully equipped amenities to help with the residents’ daily duties– movie theater, art studio, walking paths, and courtyards, are just a few of their forward-thinking amenities. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of EverTrue Luther Crest

Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, EverTrue Luther Crest is a 71-bed community in the Trexler Estates neighborhood of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Along with support for daily tasks, the community also provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The community also offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation, allowing access to higher levels of care.

Occupancy is at 35%, with an average length of stay of 82 days. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the combined daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing different ways to cover expenses. This also suggests that Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

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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.

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Overview of Brethren Village – Village Manor

Brethren Village, Village Manor in Lititz, PA, provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care supports someone in their own home, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The multiple care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs may change over time. The home has 114 beds, and Brethren Village operates the community; total nurse staffing is 5 hours 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid matters to a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. A Walk Score of 91 out of 100 means the area is a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Short term rehab and therapy services provide rehabilitation during a temporary stay, while aquatic programs and group exercise classes give residents structured options for water based and group exercise.

Contact Brethren Village – Village Manor

Overview of Vintage Knolls

Nestled in the heart of Danville, Pennsylvania, Vintage Knolls emerges as a distinctive senior living community, providing affordable residential care for seniors. Anchored by five core values—hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor—Vintage Knolls cultivates a vibrant environment that emphasizes the holistic well-being of each resident. Dignity, privacy, comfort, and quality of life take precedence in this unique community.

Vintage Knolls’ Independent Living option empowers residents to maintain their independence while benefiting from on-site care staff for added peace of mind. From assistance with daily activities to support with laundry and housekeeping, residents can access various supportive services. With a dedicated staff, delightful cuisine, and contented residents, Vintage Knolls becomes more than just a residence—it’s a community where families value the meticulous selection process, personal referrals, and tours that ensure the best fit for their loved ones. Within the mansion-like building, residents forge new friendships, savor delicious meals, and relish in the unique and enriching lifestyle Vintage Knolls has to offer.

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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