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 brother and I would like to take the time to thank you for all that you did for our mom. We knew that when she was with you she was safe, protected, and treated with dignity. For the last three years, she...
The staff was very kind and caring. My mother ended up needing hospice, and the KV staff were wonderful. The facility was very clean at all times, the food was also well prepared. The administrative staff...
Keystone Villa at Douglasville is like a home away from home. There activities for everyone. Word games, informative lectures, social gatherings without the cooking, and yardwork. But the best thing are the...
Pinnacle, from the first approach looks like a high end hotel. When you enter the front door the impression is continued. The lobby is very attractive. There are several upscale items. A fountain, reception...
The staff, food, and everything was good. It was very pricey. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
5 in all categories, really pleased. Staff are friendly and professional, there are numerous activities, the food is great and three meals are included, the facilities is bright, clean and well maintained,...
The staff, food, and everything was good. It was very pricey. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
The Lafayette is definitely a five star overall experience. It has been good, the cleanliness and her apartment is very nice. she loves it feels like she hit a home run. I would absolutely recommend the...
You acquire caregivers on your own via multiple home healthcare companies/ agencies. Food giveaways 3 x's weekly. Some activities/ events serves food to residents. You're responsible for your own food....
The staff, food, and everything was good. It was very pricey. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
5 in all categories, really pleased. Staff are friendly and professional, there are numerous activities, the food is great and three meals are included, the facilities is bright, clean and well maintained,...
The staff are very engaged and compassionate. There are lots of diverse activities to meet everyone's interests as well as promoting social interaction. The food is very good and the facilities are clean and...
My mother is as happy as one can be in a memory care facility. [Name Removed] the activities director, is wonderful. The nurses and caregivers seem very nice as well. .om seems well cared for.
The facility was clean and nice though in some cases a bit dated. Staff was very friendly. The dining room at times became overly crowded with long weights for dinner. The room size and the amenities in the...
Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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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