Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Media, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while home care provides support where a person lives. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for serious illness.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support a temporary recovery-focused stay, while the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move outside the community.

The community has 61 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 45m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care.

The Walk Score is 93, described as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates is operated by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.

Overview of Friendship Village of South Hills

Friendship Village of South Hills is a continuing care retirement community in Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Having these care levels in one community can allow a resident’s care to change over time without moving elsewhere. Independent living offers private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, so the community may suit someone who needs supervised memory care or may eventually require more intensive nursing support. Friendship Village of South Hills has 102 beds, one bedroom and two bedroom housing options, and a layout that can accommodate a couple moving together.

The community is in the Boyce neighborhood, accepts Medicare and private pay, and is operated by Lifespace Communities. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available, and residents may keep pets.

Share This Listing

Starting Price $4,200/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Asbury Springhill

Asbury Springhill provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services for seniors in Erie. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live their best lives by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships in a cozy setting.

Asbury Springhill lets us residents expect more with the benefits they receive during their stay. They have provided individualized care plans with flexible programs and services for comfort and stability. They provide 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

Share This Listing

Starting Price $2,937/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab provide time limited support focused on recovery. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and 24 hour staffing means staff are available around the clock. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates is operated by Acts Retirement Life Communities.

With an 88-bed capacity, Ecumenical Retirement Community is a personal care home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offering independent living, personal care, assisted living, and memory care. The community also features a single-story setting with a variety of studio and suite residences available. Currently, it has 63 beds occupied, reflecting a 72% occupancy rate.

Three freshly prepared meals each day, weekly housekeeping and linen services, transportation assistance, nursing and personal care support are provided, along with specialized therapeutic services for cognitive conditions. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants also support residents. Additionally, social activities, community outreach programs, and fitness opportunities are available. The community is also pet-friendly.

Meanwhile, the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 41, suggesting that most errands and appointments are more convenient by car.

Share This Listing

Starting Price $2,372/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Polk Personal Care Center provides assisted living and independent living in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 85 beds, with efficiency, one bedroom, and two bedroom units. A two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Religious services are available. Rehabilitation services support residents working toward mobility or daily function goals. The center is operated by Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation. With a Walk Score of 48, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives independently.

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.

Overview of Traditions of Hershey

Traditions of Hershey offers assisted living and independent living in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The smaller size may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community.

A salon and spa, outdoor patios, and transportation are available. Residents can use the salon and spa for personal grooming, spend time outside on the patios, and take rides through the community. Dining includes fresh ingredients and flavorful food pairings. Rehabilitation services provide support for recovery needs. Gahc3 Palmyra Pa Alf Trs Sub operates Traditions of Hershey.

Overview of The Woods at Cedar Run

Thirty-six years at 824 Lisburn Rd in Camp Hill gives The Woods at Cedar Run one of the longer operating histories in the local market. The 79-bed community carries assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care under one roof, with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center just over two miles away. The neighborhood sits at a Walk Score of 26, so residents and families should plan around cars for most trips.

Current occupancy is 73%, with 58 of 79 beds filled. A 19-unit secured dementia care unit called Life Stories is on site, serving residents with Alzheimer’s and related conditions separately from the general community. Studio and one-bedroom apartments come in furnished or unfurnished configurations.

The care team includes licensed nurses and CNAs providing personal care and respite services. Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals anchors the food program, with options for doctor-recommended diets built in. Amenities across the campus include gardens, walking trails, outdoor patios, a fitness center, a solarium dining room, a chapel, a movie theater, and salon services. The community also runs a program called LifeBridges.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and resident rights and protections.

Mr. Jeffrey Stoner administers the community on behalf of VS Woods LLC. For families looking at memory care or assisted living near Camp Hill, The Woods at Cedar Run offers a long-established setting with a dedicated dementia unit, a full amenity campus, and most of its beds currently occupied.

The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center in Reading, PA offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, palliative care and respite care. That range may suit a resident whose needs could change over time, since care can continue within one community rather than requiring a move to a new setting. The community has 90 beds and is operated by Heritage Campus Green Hills Opco.

Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident maintains private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care supports residents with ongoing clinical needs, hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness; Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete them independently.