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They have been unable to keep enough staff to take care of residents!!! As far as the food goes, they need more of a variety, a proper diet for people with diabetes, and more choices to choose from on the...
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.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC) offers the perfect combination for today's seniors -- active, independent living in a safe, caring environment. Enjoy freedom and comfort in our beautiful new luxury apartments while staying fit in our wellness center. Rest in the confidence that you or...
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It's important to understand all the fees and expectations before moving into the facility, and families need to be strong advocates for their loved ones. I had a rent issue, which I believe has now been...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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This transition has been not an easy one for my mother but the staff at the Bright View have been incredible. She’s finally participating in activities and engaging with other residents.
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.
Located on East Germantown Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Brightview East Norriton is the area's only full-service, rental retirement community. This inviting community brings together the best apartments and convenient services for Independent Living as well as support and care for...
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An excellent sales person and the facility is beautiful. Pros- Great decor, a pool, doctors on site, a hair and nail salon too, a nice courtyard, and a walking path through the adjoining community are all...
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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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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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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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Attentive caregivers in a loving family oriented environment. I appreciate the level of professionalism provided here along with the compassionate care for clients. I highly recommend!
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Arcadia University, PA

The average cost of senior living in Arcadia University is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA with an average of $4,097 per month.

Independent living costs in Arcadia University, PA, vs. nearby cities

Arcadia University, PA
$4,360/mo
$4,371/mo

Independent living costs in Arcadia University, PA, vs. state and national averages

Arcadia University, PA
$4,360/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Arcadia University, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,022/mo
Independent Living
$4,360/mo

Independent living costs in Arcadia University, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,084/mo
Studio
$5,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,905/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,087/mo

Senior living costs in Arcadia University vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Arcadia University, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArcadia University, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,360/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,246/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,022/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Arcadia University, PA:$4,360/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Arcadia University, PA:$5,246/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Arcadia University, PA:$6,022/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Arcadia University, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arcadia University and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Arcadia University, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arcadia University have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Arcadia University, PA$3,259/mo$3,422/mo-4.8%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Arcadia University, PA
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,422/mo
Percent change:-4.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arcadia University

Recent reviews for independent living in Arcadia University

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.

Brandywine at Voorhees

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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Arcadia University independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arcadia University independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arcadia University, 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 Arcadia University 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 Arcadia University partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arcadia University, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Arcadia University 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 Arcadia University communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arcadia University, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arcadia University 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 Arcadia University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arcadia University, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
47%
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Azalea at Cinnaminson, Parkers Bend Retirement and The Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arcadia University, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 55 independent living facilities near Arcadia University, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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