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Our Dad lived at Lakeview, Darlington and our entire family couldn't have been more pleased with this facility. The entire staff was incredibly caring and compassionate. Every employee made him and our...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Lakeview Personal Care Community offers accommodations for those who may require assistance in their daily living activities. Spacious private suites, a new lakeside boardwalk, and pavilion to enjoy the full beauty of the property, private upper-level deck and patio overlooking the pond., The...
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The manager is fantastic anything that you need done she makes sure that you are satisfied with everything in the apartment plus you can text her anytime day or night and she responds to you and if you have...
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.
Park Vista, A Youngstown Tradition—Redefined!Park Vista has provided services to the Youngstown Community for over 70 years. Our 5-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was a direct result of our focus on patient care in all programs. When experience matters, Park Vista...
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The dining room is clean. If you need to place your loved one in a place, this is worth the money. My loved one is in a private room, the staff take care of the meals, my loved's one laundry, and...
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.
Country Manor Assisted living is situated in the borough on the east bank of the Allegheny River, in beautiful Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Our Senior community is second to none at providing the best quality care for your loved one. Here at Country Manor we recognize the importance and emotions...
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What we like the most about Quality Life Services is the kind and caring staff, and that they keep us well informed on the changes in mother's condition. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Facility is very clean and well maintained. There are frequent activities offered and the dining experience offers a variety of food options along with daily specials and there is a bistro the has drinks and...
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.
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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My brother has only been at Carriage Court for a short time, and I already see improvement in him. The most important thing I noticed is that he appears to be developing a bit of enthusiasm for staying awake...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Carriage Manor is located in New Castle, PA. We are known for providing senior care that allows seniors to live an independent lifestyle. We provide a caring community that supports a comfortable and secure environment for our senior residents. Residents are provided with as much assistance or...
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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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The staff at Meadow Lake is friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer daily activities as well as some outings. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.
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
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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, 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.
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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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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Sherwood Oaks - A Lifestyle of DistinctionEnjoy an expansive campus including lakes, woodlands and a registered arboretum.  As a full lifecare community Sherwood Oaks gives you the freedom to do the things you want now, with health care guaranteed for your future.  Residential...
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Our experience with Ridgewood at Shenango Valley has been a positive one, overall. The facility is clean and well kept, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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.

Cost of independent living in Branchton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Branchton is $5,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Petrolia, PA with an average of $2,656 per month.

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

Branchton, PA
$5,300/mo

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

Branchton, PA
$5,300/mo
U.S. national average
$4,076/mo

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

$3,749/mo
Independent Living
$5,300/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,567/mo
Studio
$4,760/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,968/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,186/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,717/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Branchton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Branchton

Recent reviews for independent living in Branchton

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Lakeview Personal Care in Darlington, PA

5.0
I think they do an exceptional job of taking care of my dad. We haven't had any issues with poor cleanliness. They did a good job with protecting the residents from the Covid-19 pandemic and they have exceeded our expectations. They offer activities like bingo and devotional services. The staff ...
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The Lakes at Jefferson in Mercer, PA

4.2
It's a nice place to be. I enjoy being here. The apartments are large, at least the one I have is. And there's a nice open area around it, with sidewalks all the way around, which makes a nice area to walk. There's three fountains, and the walkway goes right by the big fountain. If you walk ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews for Whispering Oaks, St John Community, a CCRC, and The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff members, who treat residents like family and make them feel at home.
Range of social activities. Residents at communities like Whispering Oaks, Apple Blossom, and Point Pleasant enjoy a variety of social activities, including outings, games, events, and exercise classes.
Well-kept facilities and apartments. Reviews for The Commons at Stonebrook Village, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon, and South Hills Square Retirement Resort praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities and apartments, which contribute to a comfortable living experience for residents.
Flexible meal options. Communities such as St John Community, a CCRC, The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, and Atria at Cranberry Woods offer customizable meal plans to address individual dietary needs and preferences.
Effective communication with families. Families appreciate the open lines of communication with staff at Park Vista, The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC, and Atria at Cranberry Woods, ensuring they are informed about their loved ones' care and well-being.
Engaging and diverse resident community. Residents at communities like South Hills Square Retirement Resort and Whispering Oaks build strong bonds with each other, creating a sense of camaraderie and belonging.
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Branchton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Branchton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Branchton, 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 Branchton 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 Branchton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Branchton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Branchton 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 Branchton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Branchton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Branchton 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 Branchton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Branchton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Whispering Pines Village, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Apple Blossom are the top-rated independent living facilities near Branchton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 91 independent living facilities near Branchton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Branchton, Pennsylvania is Whispering Pines Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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