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Overview of The Ridgewood at St. Paul Homes

The Ridgewood at St. Paul Homes in Greenville, Pennsylvania, offers independent living, assisted living, residential care, and short-term respite stays. Managed by St. Paul Homes under director Brittney Williams, the 52-bed location accommodates changing care needs on one campus. Daily amenities feature a full-service salon, physical rehabilitation services, a pet-friendly policy, a walking path, and a koi pond.

With a walk score of 66, residents can often run errands on foot, allowing non-driving residents to maintain some local independence.

Families considering flexible residential care options or short-term caregiver coverage can reach out to The Ridgewood at St. Paul Homes for pricing details and tour schedules.

Price range $3,950 - $4,905/Month Info Pricing updated on March 11th, 2026

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Plush Mills

501 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086
Overview of Plush Mills

Dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, Plush Mills is a respected senior living community in Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, that offers independent living, personal care, and respite stays. Spend your days surrounded by purposely designed and snug residences in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A kind and reliable team strives to ease seniors’ hassles by keeping their surroundings clean and creating care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

With a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs, residents explore new interests and rekindle passions. Moreover, a wide selection of clubs is available for seniors to join to meet people with the same interests. Plush Mill is ideal for seniors hoping to live their golden years independently while still having a reliable community to look out for their needs.

Starting Price $5,275/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland

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.

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Overview of Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Shrewsbury

Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Shrewsbury offers independent living and nursing care in Shrewsbury, PA. The community provides personal care and skilled care to meet residents’ needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site, providing residents with access to continuous clinical support.

Moreover, rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, support residents who need care focused on recovery for a limited stay. The community has 68 beds with a current occupancy of 61.8%. Meanwhile, its Walk Score is 29, which suggests that most errands will require a personal vehicle or a transportation service to accomplish.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at West Chester

Located in West Chester, PA, Merrill Gardens at West Chester offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community supports private living while assisting residents with daily tasks. Licensed nurses and CNAs also oversee care to meet residents’ needs.

The 94 residences include studios, one-, and two-bedroom homes, with a starting price of $3,350 per month. Residents can use the fitness center, wellness program, salon, spa, courtyard, garden, and movie theater. A restaurant and private dining areas also offer different settings for meals. The pet-friendly policy also allows residents to continue living with a pet. Shireen Kline serves as director, and West Chester PA Senior Property operates the community.

Starting Price $3,350/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle

Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Glen Riddle, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of these care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could increase over time, because moving between levels can happen within the community. The community has 153 beds, which means more residents, more staff, and usually more programming within the setting. Occupancy is 56%, meaning the community is not filled to its full bed capacity. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community, and Mg Media Subtenant operates the community.

Starting Price $3,400/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Daylesford Crossing

1450 Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
Overview of Daylesford Crossing

Daylesford Crossing in Paoli, PA, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, alongside a specialized Parkinson’s care program. Independent living provides private apartment housing with community perks, while assisted living helps with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care supplies supervision for individuals prone to wandering, enabling support levels to step up on campus as needs evolve.

Berwyn Real Estate operates the 100-bed community, offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans suitable for individuals or couples. A walk score of 46 indicates a car-dependent location, meaning non-driving residents rely on arranged rides for errands around town.

Families researching local senior living choices can reach out to Daylesford Crossing to gather further details or request an in-person tour.

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Overview of Traditions of Lansdale

Age gracefully with Traditions of Lansdale, a blissful community in Lansdale, PA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences. The community also strives to meet residents’ special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs catering to their interests and strengths. Here, mealtimes not only meet nutritional needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and healthy meals. To improve residents’ living conditions, the community also provides FOX Rehabilitation. Spend your golden years surrounded by purposely designed amenities and dedicated services.

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The Hickman

400 N. Walnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Overview of The Hickman

The Hickman offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in West Chester, PA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care provides a residential setting with personal care.

The Hickman opened in 1891 and has 125 beds. The community is operated by The Hickman Friends Senior Community Of West Chester. Several care levels may allow a resident’s needs to grow over time while remaining in the community, rather than requiring a move elsewhere. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, and the Independent Plus+ program is available.

The Short Term Respite Stay offers temporary care when a usual caregiver needs time away or is recovering. A Walk Score of 98 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The Hickman may be a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community.

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Overview of The Residence at Chadds Ford

Part of LCB Senior Living, The Residence at Chadds Ford is a senior living community in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. LCB Chadds Ford LLC operates the community. With several levels of care available in one location, residents can often transition between services as their needs change without moving to another community. The 108-bed community offers studio, companion, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

A secured neighborhood called Reflections is dedicated to memory care and accommodates up to 24 residents. Daily support includes assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and 24-hour care. Residents can also participate in scheduled activities. Chef-prepared meals are served each day. The community provides hospice care, stroke care, and incontinence care.

The Residence at Chadds Ford does not allow pets. The area has a Walk Score of 59, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 66%.

State inspections have most often focused on medication management, sanitation and safety conditions, and recordkeeping rather than direct resident care. Corrective actions from inspections have been accepted and implemented. Families considering The Residence at Chadds Ford should ask how these areas are managed daily.

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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