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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.
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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
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 had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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: 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 Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like 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.
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...
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Cost of independent living in Bensalem, PA

The average cost of senior living in Bensalem is $4,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yardley, PA with an average of $3,917 per month.

Independent living costs in Bensalem, PA, vs. nearby cities

Bensalem, PA
$4,450/mo
$4,237/mo

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

Bensalem, PA
$4,450/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Bensalem, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,301/mo
Independent Living
$4,450/mo

Independent living costs in Bensalem, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,126/mo
Studio
$4,874/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,062/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,453/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,469/mo

Senior living costs in Bensalem 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: Bensalem, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBensalem, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,450/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,347/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,301/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Bensalem, PA:$4,450/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Bensalem, PA:$5,347/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Bensalem, PA:$6,301/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Bensalem, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bensalem 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 Bensalem, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bensalem 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bensalem, PA$3,579/mo$3,668/mo-2.4%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Bensalem, PA
2024 average cost:$3,579/mo
2023 average cost:$3,668/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bensalem

Recent reviews for independent living in Bensalem

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 Serenade Princeton

5.0
I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed around-the-clock care. The administrative staff went above and beyond to make sure all of my needs were ...
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Bensalem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bensalem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bensalem, 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 Bensalem 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 Bensalem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bensalem, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bensalem 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 Bensalem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bensalem, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bensalem 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 Bensalem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bensalem, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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