Pennsylvania is nicknamed “The Keystone State” because of the state’s integral role in the founding of the United States of America. Pennsylvania today is a perfect combination of quaint, rural farmland, rolling hills, and major urban centers like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 200 retirement communities in PA that offer independent living.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Pennsylvania is about $2,600.
My mother-in-law moved into Keystone Villa in Ephrata approximately two months ago. She couldn't be happier! Her apartment is spacious, the staff are very friendly and the food is very good. She tells us...
When our Mom wasn't able to stay in her own home anymore, we were so fortunate to find The Gardens of Green Ridge! She has been here for 2 years now and everyone treats her very kindly and respectfully. They...
Spacious apartment. Continental breakfast daily. Delicious lunch and dinner with many choice. Sunday Brunch with Mimosas. Biweekly cleaning. Pub with happy hour. Casino with lessons. 2 libraries, Computer...
Spacious apartment. Continental breakfast daily. Delicious lunch and dinner with many choice. Sunday Brunch with Mimosas. Biweekly cleaning. Pub with happy hour. Casino with lessons. 2 libraries, Computer...
The facility is convenient and in a good location. Merrill Gardens should pay more attention to cleanliness of the Garden Center (memory care) and the main dining room on the first floor. The caregivers are...
What has made Hudson Estates such a great experience so far is the staff. The staff is very friendly. The building is beautiful, very clean and open. Meals are very good and there is a variety. Activities...
It is a very nice facility I would say it is definitely better for independent living than assisted. Decent size apartments, mom is in what they called a flex apartment so if she leveled up to assisted she...
Spacious apartment. Continental breakfast daily. Delicious lunch and dinner with many choice. Sunday Brunch with Mimosas. Biweekly cleaning. Pub with happy hour. Casino with lessons. 2 libraries, Computer...
The facility is convenient and in a good location. Merrill Gardens should pay more attention to cleanliness of the Garden Center (memory care) and the main dining room on the first floor. The caregivers are...
My loved one is currently a resident at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley and the overall experience has been great so far. The Administration (Director of Admission and his Associate), the RN and the...
I am currently a resident at Fountain View at Logan Square. The only real negative is due to the ongoing renovations, the lack of efficient elevator service due to elevator replacements, and a mouse...
Thank you. I am very pleased about the quality of service my loved one has received. I highly recommend the facility. The other facilities appeared to have dorm like or nursing room like settings or they...
The facility is convenient and in a good location. Merrill Gardens should pay more attention to cleanliness of the Garden Center (memory care) and the main dining room on the first floor. The caregivers are...
Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are large in assisted living and the facility itself is very easy to maneuver around.
The Watermark at Bellingham has a good social and friendly atmosphere to it.. I have no reason not to recommend this community to other families. Also, the setting is in a beautiful area with lots of walking...
Independent living communities aren’t licensed and regulated in the same way that an assisted living or memory care community is. Independent living communities don’t offer care services, like help with bathing or dressing, and in some ways are more similar to an apartment community. As such, independent living communities are required to follow Pennsylvania’s tenant and landlord rights.
However, some independent living communities share a campus with other senior living options. In this case, the portions of the community offering assisted living or memory care assistance will need a license. Licensing and regular inspections are done through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Long-Term Living.
If you’re interested in renting an apartment in an independent living community, you’ll sign a lease. It will be similar to what you’ll find in other apartment complexes, and you can expect to have the same renter’s rights.
The biggest difference in independent living community contracts is that they will have an age minimum and are designed with seniors’ needs in mind. Also, residents can expect an independent living community to follow Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations like the following:[01]
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.
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