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| Westlake Woods by New Perspective | IL AL MC NH | Erie (Stonegate) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#304 / 668 | Erie Ops LLC | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
83
Rank
#429 / 460 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 136
Facility
136
PA AVG
63
Rank
#432 / 482 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#449 / 482 | Profit | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#228 / 361 | 1.38 |
55.7%
Facility
55.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#379 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Country Meadows Retirement Communities | IL AL HC MC NH RC | Wyomissing | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#293 / 555 | No |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
46
Rank
#457 / 668 | Country Meadows Of Wyomissing LLC | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 42.9%
Facility
42.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#49 / 482 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#55 / 482 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#51 / 482 | Profit | 37
Facility
37
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#298 / 361 | 1.00 |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#435 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Abington | IL AL HC MC | Abington | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
94
Rank
#166 / 555 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
PA AVG
46
Rank
#227 / 668 | Szr Abington Al Opco LLC | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
83
Rank
#424 / 460 | 15 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#379 / 482 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#223 / 482 | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
63
Rank
#401 / 482 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#375 / 482 | Profit | 109
Facility
109
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#80 / 361 | 1.47 |
65.5%
Facility
65.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#290 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| Brookdale Grayson View | IL AL MC RC | Selinsgrove | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#240 / 555 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
46
Rank
#622 / 668 | Emeritus Corporation | 73
Facility
73
PA AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 460 | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 61.1%
Facility
61.1%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#183 / 482 | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#376 / 482 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#272 / 482 | Profit | 104
Facility
104
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#88 / 361 | 1.30 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#90 / 485 | Studio | A+ |
| Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods | IL MC PC | Cranberry Township | 115
Facility
115
PA AVG
94
Rank
#153 / 555 | No |
47
Facility
47
PA AVG
46
Rank
#320 / 668 | Fdg Cb Opco LLC | 73
Facility
73
PA AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 460 | 20 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#379 / 482 | 60%
Facility
60%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#158 / 482 | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#376 / 482 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#250 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
73.9%
Facility
73.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#202 / 485 | Studio | - |
| Bethlehem Manor | IL AL MC | Bethlehem (West Side) | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
94
Rank
#323 / 555 | No |
73
Facility
73
PA AVG
46
Rank
#123 / 668 | Bethlehem Manor Senior Living LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 17 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 52.9%
Facility
52.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#112 / 482 | 44
Facility
44
PA AVG
63
Rank
#269 / 482 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#142 / 482 | Profit | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#199 / 361 | 1.63 |
36.0%
Facility
36.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#473 / 485 | Studio | A+ |
| Kirkland Village | IL AL HC MC NH RC | Bethlehem | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
94
Rank
#383 / 555 | No |
12
Facility
12
PA AVG
46
Rank
#591 / 668 | Presbyterian Homes, Inc. | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 44.4%
Facility
44.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#62 / 482 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#55 / 482 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#31 / 482 | Non-Profit | 31
Facility
31
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#318 / 361 | 1.03 |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#432 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Traditions of Hershey | IL AL | Palmyra (Campbelltown) | 36
Facility
36
PA AVG
94
Rank
#518 / 555 | No |
17
Facility
17
PA AVG
46
Rank
#551 / 668 | Gahc3 Palmyra Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC | 92
Facility
92
PA AVG
83
Rank
#98 / 460 | 9 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 44.4%
Facility
44.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#62 / 482 | 19
Facility
19
PA AVG
63
Rank
#111 / 482 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#82 / 482 | Profit | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#303 / 361 | 1.21 |
97.2%
Facility
97.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#9 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Country Meadows of York-West | IL AL MC | York (Trolley Road) | 215
Facility
215
PA AVG
94
Rank
#17 / 555 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
PA AVG
46
Rank
#350 / 668 | Country Meadows Of York LLC | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
83
Rank
#257 / 460 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#223 / 482 | 13
Facility
13
PA AVG
63
Rank
#73 / 482 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#95 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
57.7%
Facility
57.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#364 / 485 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Vincentian Schenley Gardens | IL AL MC RC | Pittsburgh (Hill District) | 164
Facility
164
PA AVG
94
Rank
#40 / 555 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
PA AVG
46
Rank
#89 / 668 | Vincentian De Marillac | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
83
Rank
#257 / 460 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#301 / 482 | 53.8%
Facility
53.8%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#119 / 482 | 23
Facility
23
PA AVG
63
Rank
#139 / 482 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#59 / 482 | Non-Profit | 159
Facility
159
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#13 / 361 | 2.65 |
36.6%
Facility
36.6%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#472 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Autumn House East | IL AL MC | East York | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
94
Rank
#52 / 555 | No |
66
Facility
66
PA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 668 | 2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
83
Rank
#362 / 460 | 11 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 63.6%
Facility
63.6%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#206 / 482 | 170
Facility
170
PA AVG
63
Rank
#446 / 482 | 15.5
Facility
15.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#464 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#130 / 485 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | A+ |
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | IL AL MC NH RC | Coatesville | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
PA AVG
46
Rank
#603 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#41 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Lima Estates | IL AL MC NH | Media | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 | No |
24
Facility
24
PA AVG
46
Rank
#511 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
62.3%
Facility
62.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#314 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Spring House Estates | IL NH AL | Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House) | 16
Facility
16
PA AVG
94
Rank
#554 / 555 | No |
43
Facility
43
PA AVG
46
Rank
#363 / 668 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
66.2%
Facility
66.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#284 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Viva Memory Care at Dresher | IL AL MC RC | Dresher | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
94
Rank
#369 / 555 | No |
52
Facility
52
PA AVG
46
Rank
#261 / 668 | Dresher Mc Opco, LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 15 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#433 / 482 | 133
Facility
133
PA AVG
63
Rank
#427 / 482 | 8.9
Facility
8.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#423 / 482 | Profit | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#197 / 361 | 2.00 |
53.0%
Facility
53.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#397 / 485 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
Cherish every moment of your golden years with Fair Oaks Senior Living, a dedicated community in Pittsburgh, PA, offering assisted living and independent living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-tier care tailored to their needs 23/7. The community also features purposely designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom accommodations for residents’ comfort and safety.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides transportation services for residents’ convenience. With its wide range of care and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Nestled in the neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA, Bethlehem Manor is a classic senior living community, offering compassionate independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Committed to providing residents with unmatched accommodations, the community features an array of carefully designed residences that fosters a home-like atmosphere and comfortable living experience. A team of fully qualified and skillfully trained care experts are available any time of the day to offer various services, such as personal care, daily living assistance, and more.
Encouraging residents to stay active and engaged on a daily basis, the community also offers a multitude of activities and programs that everyone can enjoy. The community partners with reliable third-party care providers to provide residents with additional care services, such as rehabilitation, podiatry services, and psychiatry services. Here, residents can rest easy knowing that they will be provided with quality care and services.
Set in the quiet neighborhood of Ephrata, PA, Keystone Villa at Ephrata is an enticing senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care services. A wide array of large and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Having an expert and compassionate team, the community provides its Our Daybreak Memory Care Neighborhood catering to the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The community is committed to delivering top-notch amenities and services such as hearty and tasty meals three times a day, wellness programs, transportation assistance, and many more. Engage in a robust calendar of activities and meet new companions along the way. With Keystone at Ephrata, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and inclusive retirement.
Settled in the idyllic community of East Norriton, PA, the Brightview East Norriton is a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations depending on their preferences. With a competent and trained team, this community ensures luxurious and premium services every resident deserves.
Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including daily chef-prepared gourmet dining, a cafe with coffee and snacks, newspapers and TV, a fully stocked library, arts and crafts, and hobbies room, and a fitness center with senior-friendly equipment. Maximize social interaction by visiting its upscale pub, and multi-purpose great rooms for events and gatherings. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Brightview East Norriton.
Asbury Heights, a historic and trusted provider of senior living services, has been a Pittsburgh staple for over 115 years. At Asbury Heights, the dedicated team has built a wonderful community that offers comprehensive accommodations for seniors in search of a spectrum of care. Offering independent living, personal care, nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services, this community has maintained a high standard of service delivered with compassion. Asbury Heights truly feels like home to its residents. This community stands on a sprawling, beautiful campus with features for leisure activities; Asbury Heights is also equipped with a beauty salon, café, post office, and chapel. Nursing home residents are under inpatient or outpatient programs with therapy and other specific treatment plans. Furthermore, personal care and memory care residents have access to assistance with daily tasks with help from the dedicated staff. For those in search of independent living, Asbury Heights provides amenities and activities to encourage an active lifestyle.
Allegria at the Oaks is a member of the renowned Allegria senior living group– the environment is expected to be a balance between convenience and security, where residents can feel comfortable in a community that is committed to putting them first. Allegria’s trusted reputation of providing resort-like hospitality is provided by professional staff that is dedicated to making residents’ lives easier, ensuring that they deliver their service with dignity and respect. As with any other Allegria community mission, management and staff make it a priority to help residents maintain their sense of individuality and independence.
Allegria at the Oaks’ environment is person-centered, so they do their best to maintain a level of service that is beneficial to the residents. The continuing care community offers personal care (housekeeping, ADLs, restaurant-style dining, etc.), memory care and Alzheimer’s support, and short-term and trial stay.
Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills is an assisted living facility in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community provides hospice services on-site for residents who need them. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills start at $4,850 and range up to $5,700, with the average price being $5,275, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while special diet meals are not always available, it can accommodate residents’ dietary requirements, including no or low-sodium meals.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near 38 hospitals, with the two closest being Riddle Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers 173 apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, with services ranging from independent living to personal care and memory care. The community features a variety of amenities, including a library, game room, private dining room, full-service salon, fitness center, theater, and rooftop deck, allowing residents to choose how they want to spend their days.
Live your retirement years in comfort with Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland, an inviting senior living community in Montgomery County, Hatboro, PA, offering independent living and personal care. Residents feel at home in spacious and cozy apartments or well-built single-family cottages. Those needing more support with their daily routines are provided with personalized care services within the community and personal care suites with added comfort, security, and safety features.
With 24-hour response pendant system and security, residents have peace of mind, knowing they are living in a safe and secure environment. Housekeeping maintenance, concierge services, and transportation are provided to make residents’ lives worry-free and convenient. With delectable dining experience featuring tasty and healthy meals, combined with an array of enriching and exciting activities, residents are sure to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling lifestyle.
Nestled in Westmoreland County, Hunker, PA, Easy Living Country Estates is a reliable senior living community that offers excellent independent living, personal care, and home health services. The community features beautifully designed, comfortable, and spacious accommodations nestled on 7.5 rural acres of beautifully maintained grounds. Residents needing extra care and support are provided with assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, personal hygiene, meal preparation and medication administration.
Additional services, such as physical, speech, and occupational therapies, massage therapy, incontinence care, hospice care, and podiatry care, provide residents with the maximum freedom of choice and higher comfort level. Committed to fostering a feeling of community and a sense of fulfillment, the community offers an array of activities that encompass a broad variety of interests, ranging from relaxing walks around our grounds to on-site events, religious services, and weekly live entertainment.
Nestled in the heart of Danville, Pennsylvania, Vintage Knolls emerges as a distinctive senior living community, providing affordable residential care for seniors. Anchored by five core values—hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor—Vintage Knolls cultivates a vibrant environment that emphasizes the holistic well-being of each resident. Dignity, privacy, comfort, and quality of life take precedence in this unique community.
Vintage Knolls’ Independent Living option empowers residents to maintain their independence while benefiting from on-site care staff for added peace of mind. From assistance with daily activities to support with laundry and housekeeping, residents can access various supportive services. With a dedicated staff, delightful cuisine, and contented residents, Vintage Knolls becomes more than just a residence—it’s a community where families value the meticulous selection process, personal referrals, and tours that ensure the best fit for their loved ones. Within the mansion-like building, residents forge new friendships, savor delicious meals, and relish in the unique and enriching lifestyle Vintage Knolls has to offer.
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 254 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.














