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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
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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.
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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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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
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.
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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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: 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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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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.
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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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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.
We provide safe housing for high functioning clients that are unable to live alone in the community.
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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.
The Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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.
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
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.
Independent LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...

Cost of independent living in Craigs Meadow, PA

The average cost of senior living in Craigs Meadow is $5,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moscow, PA with an average of $3,017 per month.

Independent living costs in Craigs Meadow, PA, vs. nearby cities

Craigs Meadow, PA
$5,667/mo

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

Craigs Meadow, PA
$5,667/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Craigs Meadow, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,292/mo
Independent Living
$5,667/mo

Independent living costs in Craigs Meadow, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,771/mo
Studio
$6,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,374/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,856/mo

Senior living costs in Craigs Meadow 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: Craigs Meadow, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCraigs Meadow, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,667/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,150/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,292/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Craigs Meadow, PA:$5,667/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Craigs Meadow, PA:$4,150/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Craigs Meadow, PA:$6,292/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Craigs Meadow, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Craigs Meadow 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
Craigs Meadow, PA$3,426/mo$3,529/mo-2.9%
Pennsylvania$3,329/mo$3,222/mo+3.3%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Craigs Meadow, PA
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,529/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,329/mo
2023 average cost:$3,222/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Craigs Meadow

Recent reviews for independent living in Craigs Meadow

Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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The Residence at Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
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Summer Hill Apartments - NO LONGER EXISTS in Wayne, NJ

5.0
Summer Hill Apartments is a very nice place, I am very pleased with it! The staff here were very friendly and very helpful throughout the whole process. They gave me all sorts of information during the tour, and had answers for any questions I asked them. After I moved in they provided me with ...
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Craigs Meadow independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Craigs Meadow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Craigs Meadow, 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 Craigs Meadow 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 Craigs Meadow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Craigs Meadow, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Craigs Meadow 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 Craigs Meadow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Craigs Meadow, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Craigs Meadow 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 Craigs Meadow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Craigs Meadow, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.1%
47%
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Traditions of Hanover, Atria Bethlehem and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Craigs Meadow, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 122 independent living facilities near Craigs Meadow, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Craigs Meadow, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hanover, Atria Bethlehem and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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