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The cost of independent living in Essington is about $4,629 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 293 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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Photo of Fountain View at Logan Square
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9.5
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48 reviews
9.5
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48 reviews
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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...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events, a state-of-the-art...
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Photo of Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC
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77 Floor plans available
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9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
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From my first call to A place for mom to move in day ( yes it took 18 months) my experience was great. the staff at wesley from sales to maintenance and security is wonderful! The overall facility is...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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60 reviews
9.0
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60 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
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3 star
10%
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Atria Center City has recently replaced most of their senior management. That may be a positive move based on comments from former residents. The facility itself is very nice as is the food. The care is...
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.
Since 2007, Atria Center City has served the families of Philadelphia. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities, including...
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8.7
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My mother-in-law has enjoyed most of the meals but not all of them. What we like the most about Woodbury Mews is that they are friendly and communicative - rooms are cleaned as advertised. Great location,...
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.
When you think of independent living, assisted living, and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and...
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1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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38 reviews
8.5
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38 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
16%
3 star
11%
2 star
8%
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My husband and I have been at The Quadrangle for more than five years, and we LOVE living here! The people (the warm and friendly residents and staff), the location (the arboretum-like setting just minutes...
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.
The Quadrangle, situated on 74 beautifully landscaped acres on Philadelphia's Main Line, is an independent full-service community meeting needs of seniors like you since 1986. The community is ideal for seniors who desire an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy gracious apartment accommodations, a...
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55 Floor plans available
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5 star
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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.
Photo of Robinson Personal Care Home
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...
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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.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 83 acres in Newton Square, PA. Founded in 1924, Dunwoody has always been a community where excellent healthcare is a priority. We expanded our assisted living accommodations to meet the growing needs of seniors who require...

Cost of independent living in Essington, PA

The average cost of senior living in Essington is $4,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Media, PA with an average of $4,555 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essington, PA vs. nearby cities

Essington, PA
$4,629/mo
$4,634/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essington, PA vs. the state and national average

Essington, PA
$4,629/mo
U.S. national average
$4,227/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essington vs. other types of senior living

$6,334/mo
Independent Living
$4,629/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Essington, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,917/mo
Studio
$6,556/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,742/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,534/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Essington over time

Essington, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Essington

Recent reviews for independent living in Essington

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.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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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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Essington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essington, 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 Essington 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 Essington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
9.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essington 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 Essington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essington 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 Essington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.4%
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Azalea at Cinnaminson, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Parkers Bend Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essington, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Essington, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Essington, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Cardinal Village and Atria Lafayette Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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