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Best Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 254 independent living communities in Pennsylvania using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in PA
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Jun 2026
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254 homes
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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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 BedA+
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 BedA-
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
StudioA+
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
StudioA+
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 BedA+
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 BedA+
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 RoomA+
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
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90.9%
Facility 90.9%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #41 / 485
1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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
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62.3%
Facility 62.3%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #314 / 485
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
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
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66.2%
Facility 66.2%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #284 / 485
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
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
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Overview of Garden Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overlooking the charming neighborhood of Willow Grove, PA, Garden Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a welcoming senior living community, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community guarantees each resident with excellent support and care services tailored to their individual needs and care goals, ensuring a fast and comfortable recovery process. Residents here are offered comfortable accommodations and an excellent care team consisting of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers who work hand-in-hand to deliver exceptional care.

In addition to continuous care, the community offers a diverse range of activities to stimulate, engage, and entertain residents, including regular performances, bingo, and more. Nestled within abundant greenery, the community provides a safe and relaxing healing space that allows them to stay active or relax. With round the clock support, excellent support systems, and dynamic programs, residents here are bound to enjoy a dynamic and comfortable life.

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Overview of The Patriot, a Choice Community

The Patriot, a Choice Community, is dedicated to compassionate care, skilled nursing, and independent living. Nestled in Somerset, PA, they aim to provide person-centered services without discrimination. Residents and families are valued community members, ensuring a seamless transition after discharge. Whether seeking nursing care or independent living, The Patriot is a trusted mainstay, offering top-tier care and support to individuals of all backgrounds.

From short-term skilled nursing rehabilitation to independent living accommodations, residents receive personalized care in a family-oriented environment. With a focus on person-centered care, residents enjoy peace of mind, knowing that their well-being is always a top priority.

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Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor

Serving the needs of low-income seniors who are seeking a continuum of care, Little Sisters of the Poor is a compassionate senior living community in Pittsburgh, PA, offering independent living and nursing care services. The community aims to provide seniors with compassionate services founded on Christian values and hospitality. Residents’ physical needs are met day and night, ensuring they are always happy and well-cared for.

The community also ministers to the residents spiritually, providing them opportunities to practice their religion and connect them to their spirituality. Here, residents enjoy a homely atmosphere and inviting community that brings them a strong sense of belonging and fulfillment. As a non-profit community, Little Sisters of the Poor guarantees care services that are focused on nothing but residents’ comfort and well-being.

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Overview of The Manor at Market Square

Set in Reading, PA, The Manor at Market Square is a reliable senior living community, offering an extensive array of assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. Residents here are welcomed into cozy and beautiful accommodations that foster a maintenance free lifestyle with access to an array of services. The community features their FOX Therapy Rehabilitation that features a state of the art fitness program designed to help resident maintain their physical well-being.

Days are filled with fun with endless activities and events happening day-in and day-out. A phenomenal dining experience is guaranteed with an array of well-balanced meals that are carefully prepared to satisfy both residents’ dietary needs and tastes. At Manor at Market Square residents are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable living experience with convenient access to the care and services they need to thrive.

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Viva Memory Care at Dresher

1424 Dreshertown Rd, Dresher, PA 19025
Overview of Viva Memory Care at Dresher

Receive tailored care in a home-like environment with Viva Memory Care at Dresher, an excellent community in Dresher, PA, offering compassionate memory care. Their specialized memory care program is designed to give residents the right amount of care and support to maintain their independence and make the most of their days. The private, semi-private, and companion suites on the campus are designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia safely and easily navigate their living environment.

A team of kind and specially-trained caregivers is always available to calmly and respectfully help residents with their daily routines and provide all their care needs. For wellness, residents are offered fresh, nutritious meals daily and a wide selection of fun and engaging activities to engage in. Viva Memory Care at Dresher always strives to deliver high-quality care in a nurturing environment that fosters comfort, peace, and happiness for all.

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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 Wellington at Hershey’s Mill

Peacefully settled in West Chester, PA, Wellington at Hershey’s Mill is a blissful senior living community that offers a range of care options including Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, and Respite Care. For over 15 years, the community has been a pillar of comfort and convenience with their well-designed accommodations and comprehensive services. With 24-hour support and assistance provided by a dedicated team, residents enjoy immediate response to their needs.

Residents here can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with amenities such as an aquatic center, fitness center, and various social activities, ensuring they remain active and engaged. With on-site physicians, a beauty and barber shop, a bistro, and a library, residents have everything they need within reach. The award-winning Embrace Memory Care program offers specialized support for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, while the Personal Care service provides assistance with daily activities, ensuring every resident’s well-being.

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Overview of Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton, an incredible senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, welcomes seniors with its beautiful surroundings and offers skilled nursing. Its mission is to help residents maintain their freedom while also ensuring their safety and comfort. The community provides a wide array of floor plans, such as studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

With a diverse range of exciting activities and engaging events, residents can discover new interests and reignite old ones. Residents have more opportunities to socialize with friends and stay active with the community’s extensive amenities. Furthermore, a variety of dining options are available every day to accommodate different dietary needs and interests. Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton aims to provide seniors with a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Spring Mill Pointe

Overlooking 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Lafayette Hill, PA, Spring Mill Pointe is a serene senior living community, offering a blissful environment for independent living. Residents needing extra care and support are offered with assisted living services and access to skilled nursing and memory support should they need it. Featuring an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community guarantees a comfortable living pace where they can fully relax and rest.

Recognized as one of the Best Assisted Living communities by the U.S. News and World Report, the community provides its excellence when it comes to care services. With access to vibrant activities, lifelong learning opportunities, and a plethora of amenities, residents are sure to enjoy a fulfilling and engaging retirement experience. Here, residents are presented with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive during their golden years.

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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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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.