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The cost of independent living in Elkins Park is about $4,481 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 766 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of independent living in Elkins Park, PA
The average cost of senior living in Elkins Park is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Langhorne, PA with an average of $4,261 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elkins Park, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elkins Park, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elkins Park vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elkins Park, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Elkins Park
Recent reviews for independent living in Elkins Park
Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA
4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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The Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA
5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.
Woodbury Mews
5.0
Woodbury Mews offers a welcoming home whether you’re looking for independent, assisted, or memory care living. Various activities are available for those who want to take part, but the choice is always yours. I have been in independent living for 3 months and am amazed at how time flies. I enjoy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Varied and satisfying meals. Residents and families often express their appreciation for the quality and variety of meals at different communities, such as The Lafayette, where they mention the need for improvement in meal staffing, and at Revelle of Bucks County, where they mention the driver's kindness in shopping for ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendliness and helpfulness of staff members across various communities, such as The York House, Fountain View at Logan Square, and The 501, where they express their satisfaction with the helpfulness of staff and their dedication to going above and beyond to ass ...
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Active community life. Several residents and families highlight the importance of an active community life, with activities being a significant reason for their choice of community. At Fountain View at Logan Square, residents enjoy a range of activities like games, movies, wine and cheese happy hours, beer tastings, ...
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Thoughtful accommodation and personalization. Reviews for communities like Azalea at Cinnaminson and Crescent Fields at Huntingdon Valley mention the thoughtful accommodations and personalization offered. These include accommodating dietary restrictions, helping residents decorate their apartments to their liking, and providing addition ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Multiple reviews emphasize the importance of cleanliness and maintenance, with communities like Fountain View at Logan Square, Azalea at Cinnaminson, and The York House receiving praise for their clean and well-maintained facilities, including newly renovated areas and modern amenities.
Engaging social environment. Several residents and families speak highly of the engaging social environment within their communities. At The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting, they mention the opportunities for socialization and the encouragement of residents and families to connect, while at Sunrise of Abington, they apprec ...
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Elkins Park independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkins Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkins Park, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkins Park independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elkins Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkins Park, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
9.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkins Park independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elkins Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkins Park, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkins Park independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Elkins Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkins Park, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbour Square, Azalea at Cinnaminson and The Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 55 independent living facilities near Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania are Arbour Square, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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