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Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Philadelphia, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 independent living communities in Philadelphia, PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in PA
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Avg Walk Score: 52/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Philadelphia, PA. 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: 110The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Philadelphia, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Philadelphia

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Philadelphia Protestant Home
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
188
Facility 188
PA AVG 94
Rank #23 / 553
No
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 46
Rank #103 / 667
Philadelphia Protestant Home
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
7
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #50 / 478
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 63
Rank #57 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #53 / 478
Non-Profit-- 50.0% -
Juniper Village at Bucks County
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bensalem
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 553
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 46
Rank #328 / 667
Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 83
Rank #458 / 460
12
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #401 / 478
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #453 / 478
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 63
Rank #436 / 478
12.5
Facility 12.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #449 / 478
Profit
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #186 / 356
1.66 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Bustleton)
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 553
No
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #166 / 667
Pauls Run Inc------Non-Profit---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Simpson House
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Wynnefield Heights)
142
Facility 142
PA AVG 94
Rank #67 / 553
No
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 46
Rank #282 / 667
---------- 30.8% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The 501
IL
AL
MC
Ambler (Willowmere)
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 553
Yes
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 46
Rank #405 / 667
Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 83
Rank #220 / 460
5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #365 / 478
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #172 / 478
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #338 / 478
Profit
129
Facility 129
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #37 / 356
1.40 78.0% 1 bed / 2 bed
Brightview Devon
IL
AL
MC
Wayne
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #239 / 553
Yes
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 46
Rank #117 / 667
Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 83
Rank #300 / 460
13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #338 / 478
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 63
Rank #359 / 478
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #345 / 478
Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #27 / 356
1.88 73.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
IL
AL
MC
Glen Riddle (263)
153
Facility 153
PA AVG 94
Rank #47 / 553
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
Mg Media Subtenant LLC
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 83
Rank #206 / 460
11
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #299 / 478
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 63
Rank #342 / 478
5.7
Facility 5.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #356 / 478
Profit
116
Facility 116
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #53 / 356
1.35 56.2% Suite
Atria Center City
IL
AL
MC
Philadelphia (Center City)
165
Facility 165
PA AVG 94
Rank #39 / 553
Yes
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 46
Rank #4 / 667
Wg Center City Sh LLC
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 83
Rank #384 / 460
21
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #444 / 478
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #286 / 478
139
Facility 139
PA AVG 63
Rank #430 / 478
6.6
Facility 6.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #384 / 478
Profit
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #6 / 356
1.35 67.3% Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Plush Mills
IL
AL
RC
Wallingford
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 94
Rank #305 / 553
No
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 46
Rank #425 / 667
Solera/Ship 1 Opco, LLC
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 83
Rank #233 / 460
4
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #462 / 478
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 63
Rank #43 / 478
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #106 / 478
Profit-- 79.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Terrace At Chestnut Hill
IL
AL
MC
RC
Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill)
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 94
Rank #118 / 553
No
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 46
Rank #183 / 667
Abington Senior Care LLC
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 83
Rank #425 / 460
17
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #401 / 478
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #389 / 478
105
Facility 105
PA AVG 63
Rank #404 / 478
6.2
Facility 6.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #370 / 478
Profit
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #67 / 356
1.32 69.7% Studio
Atria Lafayette Hill
IL
AL
MC
Lafayette Hill
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 553
Yes
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 46
Rank #532 / 667
Sqr Opco LLC
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 83
Rank #400 / 460
31
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #376 / 478
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #311 / 478
308
Facility 308
PA AVG 63
Rank #467 / 478
9.9
Facility 9.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #432 / 478
Profit
154
Facility 154
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #14 / 356
1.39 65.3% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brightview East Norriton
IL
AL
MC
East Norriton
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 553
Yes
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 46
Rank #397 / 667
Nh Bv East Norriton Tenant, LLC
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 83
Rank #326 / 460
14
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #297 / 478
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #458 / 478
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 63
Rank #393 / 478
6.4
Facility 6.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #377 / 478
Profit
113
Facility 113
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #63 / 356
1.59 78.9% 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Allegria at the Oaks
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Bensalem
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #239 / 553
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 46
Rank #328 / 667
Bensalem Pch LLC
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 83
Rank #425 / 460
13
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #343 / 478
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #268 / 478
134
Facility 134
PA AVG 63
Rank #427 / 478
10.3
Facility 10.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #437 / 478
Profit
117
Facility 117
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #52 / 356
1.77 69.5% 2 bed
Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 94
Rank #440 / 553
Yes
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 46
Rank #567 / 667
Evangelical Manor, Inc
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 83
Rank #152 / 460
10
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
60%
Facility 60%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #157 / 478
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 63
Rank #234 / 478
3.8
Facility 3.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #237 / 478
Non-Profit
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #338 / 356
1.00 46.0% -
Cathedral Village
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Roxborough)
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 94
Rank #440 / 553
Yes
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 46
Rank #149 / 667
Cathedral Village
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 83
Rank #85 / 460
9
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 478
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #442 / 478
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 63
Rank #201 / 478
3.4
Facility 3.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #211 / 478
Non-Profit
24
Facility 24
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #337 / 356
1.00 48.0% -
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Overview of Holland Village

Holland Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing where exceptional lifestyle is found in Philadelphia. They boast a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere that contribute to the respected experience discovered at Holland Village. They proudly excel with their approach in having a seamless transition for every resident; as they are a community that understands how unique their seniors are and may need specific care for every individual. Holland Village proudly welcomes all differences of every senior who comes from a variety of backgrounds. Holland Village ensures that every senior residing in their community loves the place they live. 

A stunning location for a serene senior living community is tucked in by neighboring nature areas; their Five-Star dining is a testimony to the savory delicious and healthy meals; a complimentary transportation for appointments, shopping, and the like; their personalized care and all-year round of activities promote a balanced lifestyle for the residents to stay active. Holland Village prides itself on the comfort and nurturing environment, which is provided and prioritized by their caring staff and the nursing home itself.

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Hayes Manor

2210 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Overview of Hayes Manor

Overlooking the beautiful scenery located on Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Hayes Manor is an exceptional retirement community that offers various care options including personal care, memory care, and 24-hour care. As a non-profit retirement home, Hayes Manor features 12 independent living apartments with breathtaking sceneries and 53 spacious personal care rooms. With a professional team of nurses and nurse assistants, Hayes Manor provides comfortable stay and quality care to its residents.

Hayes Manor is a serene retirement community that provides safe and comfortable accommodations to its residents. Here, they ensure the quality of life of the seniors through daily activities such as Bingo, exercise classes, yoga, arts and crafts, and computer classes. Hayes Manor also features a weekly social hour that residents may participate in. Healthy meals are provided three times a day with morning and evening snacks. Soaking in the serenity of the community, Hayes Manor ensures a comfortable retirement.

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Overview of Hudson Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Experience a fun and self-contented way of life at Hudson Estates, a thriving senior living community in Lansdale, PA, offering independent living. Featuring studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures comfortable and secure living spaces, complemented with an array of services, and amenities. With accommodating managers that live on-site and convenient services, like housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation, residents are guaranteed a worry-free lifestyle knowing that support and assistance are easily available.

Invested in making a difference in the lives of its residents, the community conducts an array of interesting activities and events, including exercise classes, parties, and various entertainment. The community also offers a resident travel program that allows residents to continue exploring and making new adventures. Chef-prepared meals and a 24-hour bar for coffee, fruits, and snacks are available to make sure residents are always full and happy. Amenities, including a state of the art movie theater, library, cozy fireplace, salon, activity room, and a fitness center, helps residents live a meaningful and active life.

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Overview of The Quadrangle

The Quadrangle is an extraordinary retirement community enveloped by nature in Haverford, PA that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to seniors. The scenic community features a wide range of floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to large two-bedroom rooms. Enjoy the beauty of nature and create fond memories with new people. The Quadrangle enables the residents to enjoy each other’s company through the 85 resident-run committees on different activities revolving around sports, leisure, and technology.

Learning never stops and the community fosters intergenerational relationships with seniors and local students. Here, residents get to experience incredible amenities including an indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool, tennis court, greenhouse, art studio, auditorium, and many more. With the 74-acre community, residents can bathe in the beauty of nature and find solace.  

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Overview of Wellington at Hershey’s Mill

Peacefully settled in West Chester, PA, Wellington at Hershey’s Mill is a blissful senior living community that offers a range of care options including Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, and Respite Care. For over 15 years, the community has been a pillar of comfort and convenience with their well-designed accommodations and comprehensive services. With 24-hour support and assistance provided by a dedicated team, residents enjoy immediate response to their needs.

Residents here can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with amenities such as an aquatic center, fitness center, and various social activities, ensuring they remain active and engaged. With on-site physicians, a beauty and barber shop, a bistro, and a library, residents have everything they need within reach. The award-winning Embrace Memory Care program offers specialized support for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, while the Personal Care service provides assistance with daily activities, ensuring every resident’s well-being.

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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 Philadelphia, PA

What is the average cost of independent living in Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Philadelphia, PA is approximately $2,096. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Philadelphia, PA?

Independent living in Philadelphia, PA typically ranges from $508 - $4,222 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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 25 independent living communities in Philadelphia, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Philadelphia, PA?

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 Philadelphia, PA, 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 Philadelphia, PA?

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.