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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 Masonic Village at Dallas

Masonic Village at Dallas is a thriving senior living community based in Luzerne County, Dallas, PA, offering independent living. Choose from one- and two-bedroom apartments designed to provide plenty of privacy, natural light, and comfort. Every residence includes an electric range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, in-home washer and dryer, emergency call system, smoke detector and individually-controlled heating and air conditioning for a comfortable living experience.

Residents live a happier, well-rounded life that’s focused on wellness and fulfillment, with an array of amenities, activities, and life enrichment programs. With housekeeping and on-site maintenance handled, residents have more time to pursue their past passions or spend their days on relaxation. A compassionate team of carers are available 24 hours a day to give residents peace of mind knowing that their needs and concerns will be met immediately.

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Overview of Canvas Valley Forge

Live your retirement life as you wish at Canvas Valley Forge, a luxury senior living community in Berks County, King of Prussia, PA, offering dynamic independent living. The community features an array of thoughtfully designed one-, one bedroom+den and two-bedroom senior apartments with chef-inspired kitchens with stainless steel appliances, luxury wood plank flooring, and Elfa custom closets. With its ideal location, the community is conveniently close to outstanding history, culture, dining, and entertainment, encouraging a vibrant living experience.

Committed to satisfying seniors seeking an elevated lifestyle, the community offers high-end amenities, excellent services, and a vibrant social setting tailored to nurture residents’ daily lives. The community takes care of the mundane tasks so residents can focus on enjoying luxurious salon & spa, serene courtyard with firepits, elegant lounges with plush seating, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Here, residents enjoy a strong sense of community and unmatched comfort with convenient amenities and programs that are tailored to satisfy residents’ wishes and needs.

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Overview of Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living

Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community that offers a range of floor plans designed to suit their individual needs and preferences, providing them with the perfect living space to call home. Nestled in a serene setting, residents can enjoy the tranquility of nature with fishing spots and nature trails, inviting them to explore and connect with the great outdoors.

The residents can revel in a host of enriching activities, including day trips to museums, special excursions, shopping trips, and a calendar filled with engaging social events. With private home care services available, the dedicated staff is always attentive, ensuring the comfort and well-being of every resident. The burdens of home maintenance are taken care of by the attentive team, allowing residents to enjoy a worry-free living experience. Convenient transportation services for outings and medical appointments are also provided, ensuring residents have the freedom to explore and attend to their needs.

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Overview of Holiday Walnut Woods

Located at the scenic Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA, Holiday Walnut Woods is an ideal senior living community that offers independent living. The community features a variety of spacious and graceful floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Focusing on the seniors’ well-being, the community collaborates with the seniors and their loved ones to ensure they receive the best-suited care and assistance for their unique needs and preferences.

Holiday Walnut Woods provides an exclusive Engage Life program that enhances the seniors’ quality of life through different classes and activities related to their social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness. Forging meaningful connections among its residents, the community encourages its residents to bond over meals. Three healthy homecooked meals are freshly served daily. The community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents with pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, a community center, a lounge area, an activity room, a game room, a library, a theater, a business center, a country store, an overlooking patio, an aesthetic garden and community grounds, and peaceful walking paths.

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Overview of The Haven at Cranberry Woods

Discover the charm and warmth of The Haven at Cranberry Woods in Cranberry Township, PA, where exceptional support is combined with a compassionate, vibrant atmosphere for a truly fulfilling living experience. This community offers independent living services, ensuring each resident receives tailored care to meet their specific needs. The dedicated team is focused on providing top-notch support while creating a joyful and uplifting environment. Residents can also select from a variety of thoughtfully designed, comfortable studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments that suit their individual preferences.

With a wide range of amenities and activities, including a fitness center and a resort-style saline pool with a cabana, The Haven at Cranberry Woods fosters connections and promotes residents’ emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Every day is thoughtfully planned to bring joy and meaning to residents’ lives, making it a truly wonderful place to call home.

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Overview of Dublin Terrace

Dublin Terrace is a premiere senior living community in Dresher, PA designed to offer a serene setting for independent living. As a 55+ community, Dublin Terrace provides an array of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments designed based on residents’ unique safety and lifestyle needs. The community is conveniently located near various shopping options, offering residents easy access to their needs.

Pets are always welcome to keep residents happy and significantly improve their moods. Residents can also take advantage of amenities like a clubhouse, fitness center, saltwater pool, and gazebo. Regular community activities and yoga classes are available as well to bring residents fun and foster a strong sense of community.

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Overview of Maris Grove Senior Living Community

Maris Grove Senior Living Community in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offers older adults aged 62+ with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services. With multiple care options available on one campus, residents can transition between levels of support as their needs evolve while remaining in familiar surroundings.

Healthcare services include rehabilitation, respite care, long-term nursing care, skilled nursing support, and access to an on-site medical center. Personal care assistance is available for daily activities, and transportation services help residents attend medical appointments when needed.

Daily living is simplified through a monthly service package that covers utilities, property taxes, standard maintenance, and select meals. Additional amenities include chef-prepared dining, salon and barbershop services, a fitness center, indoor aquatics facilities, and walking paths that provide opportunities for recreation and exercise.

Located near local healthcare providers, the community offers convenient access to medical services. Pets are welcome, allowing older adults to keep their companions close, while the surrounding neighborhood provides limited walkability, with most errands requiring transportation.

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Overview of Whispering Oaks – a Provincial Senior Living Community

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.

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Overview of The Waters of Wexford

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.

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Overview of Holiday Essex House

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.

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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.