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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 252 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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252 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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Freedom Village at Brandywine
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Coatesville
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 554
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
---------- 76.8% 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Spring House Estates
IL
NH
AL
Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House)
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 94
Rank #553 / 554
No
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 46
Rank #362 / 667
---------- 53.8% 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Fellowship Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Whitehall (Fellowship Community)
121
Facility 121
PA AVG 94
Rank #122 / 554
Yes
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 46
Rank #644 / 667
---------- 97.0% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Homestead Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lancaster (Rohrerstown)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #203 / 554
Yes
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #558 / 667
Homestead Village Inc
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
5
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
40%
Facility 40%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #39 / 478
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 63
Rank #27 / 478
1.2
Facility 1.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #32 / 478
Non-Profit-- 57.0% Private Rooms-
Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab
IL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Allentown (South Cedarbrook Road)
670
Facility 670
PA AVG 94
Rank #1 / 554
Yes
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 46
Rank #520 / 667
---------- 75.8% Studio-
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Bustleton)
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 554
No
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #166 / 667
Pauls Run Inc------Non-Profit---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mechanicsburg (Wesley Drive)
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 94
Rank #357 / 554
Yes
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 46
Rank #382 / 667
---------- 93.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Beaumont At Bryn Mawr
IL
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bryn Mawr (North Ithan Avenue)
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 94
Rank #552 / 554
Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 46
Rank #610 / 667
Beaumont Retirement Community Inc
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 83
Rank #38 / 460
6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #392 / 478
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 63
Rank #96 / 478
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #161 / 478
Non-Profit
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #352 / 356
1.00 72.2% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Mechanicsburg
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 94
Rank #21 / 554
No
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 46
Rank #520 / 667
Messiah Home Inc
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 83
Rank #152 / 460
9
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #345 / 478
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 63
Rank #205 / 478
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #221 / 478
Non-Profit
144
Facility 144
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #21 / 356
1.21 78.4% -A+
Dock Woods
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 554
No
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #523 / 667
Hatfield Mennonite Homes Inc
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
10
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #77 / 478
29
Facility 29
PA AVG 63
Rank #188 / 478
2.9
Facility 2.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #168 / 478
Non-Profit
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #123 / 356
1.35 85.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Kennett Square
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 94
Rank #437 / 554
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
6
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #27 / 478
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 63
Rank #40 / 478
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #39 / 478
Non-Profit
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #304 / 356
1.00 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Allentown (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #251 / 554
No
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 46
Rank #236 / 667
Riverton Operator LLC
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
12
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #150 / 478
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #266 / 478
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #227 / 478
Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #132 / 356
1.23 76.7% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Lima Estates
IL
AL
MC
NH
Media
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 554
No
24
Facility 24
PA AVG 46
Rank #510 / 667
----------01 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
188
Facility 188
PA AVG 94
Rank #23 / 554
No
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 46
Rank #103 / 667
Philadelphia Protestant Home
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #50 / 478
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #57 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #53 / 478
Non-Profit-- 50.0% --
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bethlehem (Central Bethlehem)
250
Facility 250
PA AVG 94
Rank #9 / 554
No
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 46
Rank #216 / 667
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 83
Rank #132 / 460
9
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #123 / 478
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 63
Rank #49 / 478
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #29 / 478
Non-Profit
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #339 / 356
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Overview of Traditions of Lansdale

Age gracefully with Traditions of Lansdale, a blissful community in Lansdale, PA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences. The community also strives to meet residents’ special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs catering to their interests and strengths. Here, mealtimes not only meet nutritional needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and healthy meals. To improve residents’ living conditions, the community also provides FOX Rehabilitation. Spend your golden years surrounded by purposely designed amenities and dedicated services.

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The Hickman

400 N. Walnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Overview of The Hickman

With 125 licensed beds, The Hickman is a nursing home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care. The community currently operates at 60% occupancy, allowing for a more individualized approach to care. With a Walk Score of 98, its location on North Walnut Street is highly walkable, making it easier to access shops, services, healthcare providers, and local attractions on foot.

Care services aim to accommodate varying levels of needs. Personal care services are provided to assist with daily living activities, while the Independent Plus+ program is offered for those who need less hands-on assistance. Additionally, short-term respite care is available for individuals recovering from hospitalization or in need of temporary support. Private respite stays also provide flexibility for families managing changing care needs.

Highlighting the dining services, the community provides chef-prepared meals that focus on both nutrition and flavor. Menus are also designed to meet dietary requirements and preferences to promote satisfaction and well-being.

Over several years, state inspections have identified staff training and documentation practices as areas requiring ongoing attention, particularly related to medication safety, emergency preparedness, and care plan accuracy. However, corrective measures have been implemented to address these findings, reflecting responsiveness to regulatory oversight. Moreover, the community has not been subject to fines or licensing actions, and complaint investigations have generally remained unsubstantiated.

The Hickman has multiple levels of care offered in a highly walkable setting, making it a convenient option for those exploring senior care.

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Overview of The Quadrangle

The Quadrangle is an extraordinary retirement community enveloped by nature in Haverford, PA that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to seniors. The scenic community features a wide range of floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to large two-bedroom rooms. Enjoy the beauty of nature and create fond memories with new people. The Quadrangle enables the residents to enjoy each other’s company through the 85 resident-run committees on different activities revolving around sports, leisure, and technology.

Learning never stops and the community fosters intergenerational relationships with seniors and local students. Here, residents get to experience incredible amenities including an indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool, tennis court, greenhouse, art studio, auditorium, and many more. With the 74-acre community, residents can bathe in the beauty of nature and find solace.  

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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 Redstone Highlands

Find the lifestyle that works for you at Redstone Highlands, an idyllic senior living community in Westmoreland County, Greensburg, PA, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing care, rehabilitation, The community also offers additional services, such as home health care, hospice, and palliative care services, ensuring most of residents needs are met even as it changes. Residents are welcomed into well-maintained accommodations with convenient access to main services and local amenities.

The community fosters a maintenance-free lifestyle by offering every resident with access to housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and repair services, giving residents plenty of time to spend exploring the community amenities or enjoying an array of interesting activities. Residents enjoy access to a full-service barber/beauty salon, an arts and crafts room, a gift shop, and restaurant-style dining, further elevating their living experience at the Redstone Highlands.

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Overview of Arcadia at Limerick Pointe

Taking pride in their personalized approach to care, Arcadia at Limerick Pointe is a welcoming community in Limerick, PA that offers various levels of care. Residents here can choose between independent living, personal care, and memory care services to satisfy their needs. As a family-owned community, they ensure each resident is given exceptional support with their daily activities so they can enjoy the life they want.

Those living with memory conditions like Alzheimer’s are provided with research-based programming designed to improve their cognition. Residents here also enjoy the comfort of having 24/7 care teams, warm meals served daily, and fun activities held regularly. Here, everyone is provided with just the right amount of care to ensure they are well-cared for while maintaining their freedom and independence.

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Overview of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community

Set in the stunning neighborhood of West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA, is the esteemed senior living community of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community that provides a wide array of living options. These include independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Riddle Village provides a safe place for seniors to plan their retirement and prepare to adapt to their ever-changing needs. Live comfortably and select the residence that best fits your preferences with ten various floor plans available.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant environment of Riddle Village and gain meaningful experiences through engaging programs and fun activities. Create wonderful moments with friends over delectable and nutritious meals for the finest dining experience. Riddle Village is ideal for seniors who want to make the most out of their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Arbour Square of Harleysville

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.

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Overview of Brookdale Penn Hills

Based in the serene neighborhood of Penn Hills, PA, Brookdale Penn Hills offers assisted living and personalized care for seniors seeking to maintain their independence. The community provides tailored support, allowing residents to pursue meaningful activities such as woodworking or socializing with new friends. Seniors can savor delights like ice cream socials and movie matinees, fostering a vibrant social atmosphere. With pet-friendly apartments featuring various floor plans, each resident can personalize their living space to reflect their unique style.

At Brookdale Penn Hills, seniors benefit from a range of amenities and services, including personalized assistance with daily tasks and household chores, ensuring residents can focus on activities they enjoy. The community promotes health and wellness through individualized care plans, empowering residents to thrive despite health challenges. Additional amenities such as a hair salon, library, and tranquil courtyard provide opportunities for relaxation and engagement. With a warm, welcoming environment and 24/7 emergency response, Brookdale Penn Hills offers seniors a comfortable retreat where they can live independently with peace of mind.

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Overview of Above All Senior Living Care
Above All Senior Living is a senior living facility located in Allentown, PA. It specializes in medical care for seniors, independent living, and dementia care. The facility offers a range of services including personal care, respite care, and memory care.

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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 252 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.