Page 6 of Best Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Chapel Pointe at Carlisle offers nursing home, independent living, and skilled nursing in Carlisle, PA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community.

The community has 61 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5h 32m per resident per day. That represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for a longer stay when savings may not cover it, and private pay.

A Walk Score of 74 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chef-prepared menus shape the dining offering, while a beauty salon and barbershop provide grooming services within the community. Rehabilitation services give residents access to rehab through the community. The Alliance Home Of Carlisle, Pa operates Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.

Overview of Country Meadows of Bethlehem V

Country Meadows of Bethlehem V offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for someone at the end of life. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community instead of requiring a move to a new setting. The community has 126 beds and is operated by Country Meadows Of Northampton Associates.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly for care. Restaurant style dining includes professionally prepared meals and private dining options, and rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation for a temporary, recovery focused stay. A salon or spa is available, and pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Assisted Living and Personal Care, Restorative Care, and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation are among the specific programs available. The range of care options may be a good fit for someone who wants private living now but may need daily assistance, secured memory support, nursing care, or rehabilitation later.

Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Utz Terrace in Hanover, Pennsylvania, provides independent living, 24-hour skilled nursing care, and short-term respite stays. Independent options let active seniors maintain a private home with access to community services, while skilled nursing offers continuous medical supervision. Short-term respite admissions allow primary caregivers to take a temporary break.

SpiriTrust Lutheran runs the 46-bed property. Nursing records document an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes of direct nursing time assigned per resident each day. Living spaces include private cottages and apartments, with dining options hosted at the Terrace Overlook Restaurant.

Amenities feature walking paths, garden plots, a fitness room, an art studio, a library, and a salon, alongside rehabilitation therapies and religious services. Nearby errands can be managed without a car thanks to an 84 walk score. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Interested families comparing independent living options or skilled care settings can contact Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Utz Terrace to verify current accommodation openings, evaluate payment choices, or plan a walkthrough of the area.

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Hollidaysburg, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, independent living offers private residential living without daily care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. With several care levels, the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The residence has 40 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4h 38m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence opened in 1965 and offers rehabilitation services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Garvey Manor Nursing Home operates the residence; a Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops and services independently.

Overview of Westminster Woods

Westminster Woods offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care in Huntingdon, PA. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the person may be able to remain within the same community as care requirements change. With 34 beds, Westminster Woods is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home or skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care and End of Life and Comfort Care address residents who need comfort-focused support near the end of life, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage another responsibility.

Westminster Woods accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to fund care directly. Total nurse staffing is 4h 10m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently. The Fitness and Wellness Center provides a dedicated place for fitness activities, while gardening and walking paths give residents outdoor space for those activities. A Beauty and Barber Salon allows residents to receive salon services within the community, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living there.

Overview of Harrison House Chester County

Harrison House Chester County offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Valley Township, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and offers studio and two bedroom residences.

A resident whose needs may change over time, or a family caregiver who needs temporary support, may find the combination of care options suitable. Harrison House Chester County is operated by Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville.

A fitness center gives residents a dedicated place for exercise, and the salon supports on site personal grooming. The library provides a space for reading, while the outdoor patio offers an area to spend time outside.

Restaurant style dining gives meals a restaurant style setting. These features provide choices for exercise, personal grooming, reading, outdoor time, and dining within the community.

Overview of Foulkeways at Gwynedd

Foulkeways at Gwynedd offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. As a continuing care retirement community for active adults 65 and older, it brings multiple care levels together in one community, which may allow a resident’s care to increase over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing supplies licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports end of life needs and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs temporary support as well as for adults considering longer term care. The community may be a good fit for active adults 65 and older, couples who want to move together, and residents whose needs may grow from independent living to more hands on care.

The community opened in 1967 and has 112 beds. Housing includes studios, one bedroom units, two bedroom units, and cottages; a studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom unit can suit couples moving together. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery support alongside skilled nursing or another care level. Residents can use a pool, join a fitness program, and spend time outdoors across 130 acres of wooded countryside. Meals are served in three dining venues, giving residents several on site settings to choose from. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community.

Overview of Glenmaura Senior Living

Offering personal care, independent living, enhanced care, and memory care, Glenmaura Senior Living is an assisted living community in Moosic, Pennsylvania, operated by Glenmaura Senior Living at Montage LLC. With a capacity of 100 residents, the community has 24 dedicated Alzheimer’s units and currently maintains a 94% occupancy rate.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 37, making it largely car-dependent. This also indicates that only a few nearby destinations may be accessible on foot.

State inspections conducted since 2021 have also reviewed the community’s medication administration and documentation practices. Inspectors identified these areas for improvement across multiple survey cycles, and corrective actions were implemented following each review.

Overview of Concordia at Weatherwood

Concordia at Weatherwood offers assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Greensburg, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while independent living offers private living with community services but no daily care.

Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports someone nearing the end of life, while palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and stress related to serious illness.

Home care brings assistance to a person’s home, and adult day care provides daytime support for someone who returns home afterward. The community has 106 beds and is operated by Concorida Of Monroeville.

Programs include outpatient physical therapy, giving residents access to therapy appointments through the community. The area has a Walk Score of 85, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Atria Bethlehem offers assisted living and independent living in Bethlehem, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community.

Atria Bethlehem has 150 beds and is operated by Wg Bethlehem Sh. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments: a studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 36 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; pets are allowed, letting a resident live with a pet in the community.

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Starting Price $3,950/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026