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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Media
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 97
Rank #156 / 213
?No
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 46
Rank #12 / 269
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc19
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 200
37%
Facility 37%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #28 / 200
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 63
Rank #106 / 200
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #109 / 200
Non-Profit
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #77 / 147
1.20
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #70 / 175
-
Friendship Village of South Hills
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Upper St Clair
102
Facility 102
PA AVG 97
Rank #78 / 213
?Yes
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 46
Rank #245 / 269
Lifespace Communities Inc19
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 4
Rank #180 / 200
47%
Facility 47%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #64 / 200
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 63
Rank #63 / 200
2.2
Facility 2.2
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #63 / 200
Non-Profit
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #35 / 147
1.38
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #41 / 175
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Asbury Springhill
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Erie (Copperleaf)
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 97
Rank #192 / 213
A+Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #240 / 269
Asbury Atlantic Inc19
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #41 / 200
42%
Facility 42%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #43 / 200
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 63
Rank #28 / 200
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #12 / 200
Non-Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #122 / 147
1.16
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #67 / 175
Private Rooms
Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Blue Bell
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 97
Rank #168 / 213
A+No
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 46
Rank #114 / 269
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc16
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #82 / 200
31%
Facility 31%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #15 / 200
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #38 / 200
1.7
Facility 1.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #42 / 200
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #94 / 147
1.23
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #33 / 175
-
Ecumenical Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Harrisburg (Susquehanna)
88
Facility 88
PA AVG 97
Rank #106 / 213
AYes
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 46
Rank #145 / 269
Ecumenical Communities Inc28
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #93 / 200
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #97 / 200
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 63
Rank #109 / 200
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #57 / 200
Non-Profit
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #87 / 147
1.00
71.6%
Facility 71.6%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #83 / 175
Studio / Suite
Polk Personal Care Center
IL
AL
Millersburg
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 97
Rank #108 / 213
A+No
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 46
Rank #114 / 269
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation13
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 200
31%
Facility 31%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #15 / 200
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 63
Rank #17 / 200
1.1
Facility 1.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #12 / 200
Non-Profit
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #105 / 147
1.19
50.6%
Facility 50.6%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #149 / 175
-
Arcadia at Limerick Pointe
IL
AL
MC
RC
Limerick (Lindberg Heights)
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 97
Rank #49 / 213
B+No
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 46
Rank #151 / 269
Arcadia At Limerick Pointe LLC16
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #142 / 200
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #154 / 200
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 63
Rank #36 / 200
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #39 / 200
Profit
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #24 / 147
1.42
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #112 / 175
Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Room
Traditions of Hershey
IL
AL
Palmyra (Campbelltown)
36
Facility 36
PA AVG 97
Rank #201 / 213
A-No
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 46
Rank #219 / 269
Gahc3 Palmyra Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC21
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #152 / 200
43%
Facility 43%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #47 / 200
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #73 / 200
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #57 / 200
Profit
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #127 / 147
1.21
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #15 / 175
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Woods at Cedar Run
IL
AL
MC
RC
Camp Hill
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 97
Rank #120 / 213
B+No
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 46
Rank #199 / 269
Vs Woods LLC30
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #142 / 200
43%
Facility 43%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #47 / 200
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 63
Rank #140 / 200
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #91 / 200
Profit
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #70 / 147
1.36
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #20 / 175
-
The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
Reading
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 97
Rank #100 / 213
B+No
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 46
Rank #12 / 269
Heritage Campus Green Hills Opco LLC13
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #113 / 200
62%
Facility 62%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #130 / 200
39
Facility 39
PA AVG 63
Rank #59 / 200
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #102 / 200
Non-Profit
111
Facility 111
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #33 / 147
1.59
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
PA AVG 68.3%
Rank #48 / 175
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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates

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 58m 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.

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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 7 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.

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

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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.

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

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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Normandy Farms Estates

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.

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Overview of Ecumenical Retirement Community

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.

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

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Overview of Polk Personal Care Center

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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Overview of The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center

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.

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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 273 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.

Independent Living in Pennsylvania at a glance

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: 97The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Pennsylvania. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90