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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 Bed | A+ |
| 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 Bed | A+ |
| 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 Bed | A |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| 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 | 1.22 | 0 | - | - |
Vanadium Woods Village in Bridgeville, PA, is a top-notch independent living community that features spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments for older adults. With its lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home in their later years. Three restaurant-style meals, weekly housekeeping, and on-site managers also ensure residents have a maintenance-free living. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence with ease through paid utilities and thoughtfully curated amenities.
Outings, interest groups, and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. A fireside lounge, a beauty salon, and paved walking areas allow residents to lounge and move around. With bus stops, leisure sites, and other local amenities nearby, residents have convenient access to their necessities and recreation. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in Pennsylvania, especially with its high-quality services.
Set in Luzerne County, Kingston, PA, Temple Senior Apartments is a classic senior living community that offers independent living. The community offers excellent accommodations with access to many amenities and services geared towards making daily life much more enjoyable. A helpful, professional on-site team is available to help residents with their needs and concerns, prioritizing their wellness and making sure they live a comfortable life.
The community provides plenty of opportunities for enjoyment, with its convenient location close to various attractions and plenty of engaging on-site activities and events. Residents can take advantage of various amenities, including a cozy resident lounge, outside sitting, and garden area that is ideal for relaxing times with nature. With 24-hour maintenance , residents are guaranteed to enjoy more time for themselves and their families.
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 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.





