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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Darlington, PA

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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.
Greenside Meadows Greenside Meadows is a senior living community located in Canonsburg, PA, in Washington County and home to about 9,000 people. Canonsburg is a relaxed borough with a lot of small stores and restaurants amidst the backdrop of pristine mountain views. Residents will enjoy getting...
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Before we chose this place we did look at the raving reviews and they are living up to them. The staff here is very friendly ans attentive, if we have any request they do it immediately. It is very clean and...
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.
Pershing Heights, LLC is an independent living community located in the quiet town of New Kensington, PA. Our tiny, calm community is located in the center of a quaint neighborhood within Westmoreland County, serene with a feeling of home. Pershing Heights is a beautiful place to live and a...
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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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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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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
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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.
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.
The Gardens of Lincoln Court welcomes you to a lifestyle that is engaging, comfortable and secure. Our family owned and operated community is just the right size to create a sense of neighborhood, while offering a wide range of services that give you the freedom to focus on the life you enjoy. ...
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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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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, 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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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
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Darlington, PA

The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $4,905 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bessemer, PA with an average of $2,988 per month.

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

Darlington, PA
$4,905/mo
$10,019/mo

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

Darlington, PA
$4,905/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,758/mo
Independent Living
$4,905/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,595/mo
Studio
$4,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,887/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,147/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,717/mo

Senior living costs in Darlington 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: Darlington, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarlington, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,905/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,886/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,758/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Darlington, PA:$4,905/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Darlington, PA:$5,886/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Darlington, PA:$5,758/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Darlington, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darlington 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
Darlington, PA$3,437/mo$3,131/mo+9.8%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Darlington, PA
2024 average cost:$3,437/mo
2023 average cost:$3,131/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Darlington

Recent reviews for independent living in Darlington

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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Darlington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, 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 Darlington 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 Darlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darlington, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington 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 Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington 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 Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darlington, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
47%
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Danbury North Canton, Whispering Pines Village and Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darlington, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 109 independent living facilities near Darlington, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Darlington, Pennsylvania are Danbury North Canton and Whispering Pines Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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