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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, 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.
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Bryn Mawr, PA

The average cost of senior living in Bryn Mawr is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Narberth, PA with an average of $4,346 per month.

Independent living costs in Bryn Mawr, PA, vs. nearby cities

Bryn Mawr, PA
$4,556/mo
$4,524/mo

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

Bryn Mawr, PA
$4,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Bryn Mawr, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,997/mo
Independent Living
$4,556/mo

Independent living costs in Bryn Mawr, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,917/mo
Studio
$5,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,085/mo

Senior living costs in Bryn Mawr 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: Bryn Mawr, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBryn Mawr, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,556/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,247/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,997/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Bryn Mawr, PA:$4,556/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Bryn Mawr, PA:$5,247/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Bryn Mawr, PA:$5,997/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Bryn Mawr, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bryn Mawr 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
Bryn Mawr, PA$2,929/mo$3,231/mo-9.3%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Bryn Mawr, PA
2024 average cost:$2,929/mo
2023 average cost:$3,231/mo
Percent change:-9.3%
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 Bryn Mawr

Recent reviews for independent living in Bryn Mawr

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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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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Bryn Mawr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bryn Mawr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bryn Mawr, 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 Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bryn Mawr, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bryn Mawr, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bryn Mawr, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
47%
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