
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% | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.














