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.
Living here at Traditions of Hanover is working out very well for my wife and I. We are pleased! Our apartment here is very comfortable. The staff at Traditions of Hanover is attentive and the food that we...
When my mom was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimers, I felt lost and unsure and horribly sad. She went from being a vibrant, engaged woman to someone who began closing in on herself. Fast forward about 5...
Recently, I moved my mom into Ecumenical Retirement home and she couldn't be happier! She raves about the food and always says how friendly the staff is! She has made many new friends and enjoys doing the...
Although my sister came to Arbour Square with a lot of reservations, the staff were great at connecting her with other residents and helping her settle in. She is much happier than she’s been in a long time
5 for all! Everything there has been great. The staff is great and the facility is very clean. Yes, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
I like that it's small and only one building, so easier to navigate for elderly people. The food is very good and the apartments are nice. There are a lot of activities to participate in and most of the...
My husband’s grandmother was a resident of Pinnacle. She had so many things to do and get involved in— and she loved it! I swear she had more of a social life than I did! The staff were very nice and if...
Although my sister came to Arbour Square with a lot of reservations, the staff were great at connecting her with other residents and helping her settle in. She is much happier than she’s been in a long time
5 for all! Everything there has been great. The staff is great and the facility is very clean. Yes, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
I am very pleased with the care my grandmother is receiving. The facility is very clean and the staff try really hard to accommodate my grandmother's needs. She seems happy.
I moved into Fountain View two months ago and am enjoying my life here very much. I have especially been rewarded by meeting many compatible people. My newly renovated apartment is beautiful. I have...
What I like most about the community is No steps some of the people close to the Broad street lines and Broad and Onley. I would recommend The York House to others
I like that it's small and only one building, so easier to navigate for elderly people. The food is very good and the apartments are nice. There are a lot of activities to participate in and most of the...
Bellingham is clean and the staff is friendly. My mother has been enjoying the food and has met a few friends. The PT and OT have been more than helpful with whatever we need. [name removed] is the best!
We are very happy here. Also, we can still get around for ourselves. Answers are based on that. Apartments are large with large walking closets, washer and dryer in apartment, apartment cleaning full...
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]
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Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.
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