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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilbertsville, PA

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Photo of Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent LivingCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.9
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104 reviews
9.9
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104 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
18%
3 star
0%
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The staff is excellent and goes above and beyond. The partnership with Chestnut Knoll is one of the key reasons we are there. The opportunity to have my dad be in independent living, but also have medication...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...
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2424 Photos available
9.9
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116 reviews
9.9
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116 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
8%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
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0%
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Very friendly. Lots of activities but more female based. Tough to get my dad involved but working on it. So glad we chose Arbour square
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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32 reviews
9.4
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32 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
2 star
13%
1 star
0%
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The environment was excellent for my brother-in-law. Socialized with other residents and he had no complaints with his respite there. His only comment was the food was good and he needed to go home as he was...
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.
Walnut Woods of Boyertown provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll love Boyertown's small-town charm and natural beauty while enjoying all the big-city conveniences we have to offer. We're just minutes away from shopping, churches, restaurants and...
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9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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17 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
24%
3 star
0%
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The transportation services aren't as easy to use as we were told. The facility is immaculate and the meals are delicious and plentiful.
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.
Especially now, nothing is more comforting than being surrounded by family. And that’s just what you can expect at Arcadia when we open very soon.We’re a different kind of senior living community… with a strong family foundation and inclusive, faith-based approach – we invite you to discover the...
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6.5
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80 reviews
6.5
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80 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
33%
3 star
15%
2 star
5%
1 star
8%
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Everyone is very caring and kind. My mom enjoys being there. They are like their own little family. There are some repairs that need to be made to the facility such as they need a new roof and the carpet...
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.
Welcome home to Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek....
8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
20%
3 star
26%
2 star
7%
1 star
20%
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We were very happy with our experience at Manatawny. [name removed] was very helpful and worked with us to be able to place [name removed] even though he was in the edge of not being able to be placed. We...
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.
The Residences at Manatawny Village is a senior living community located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The community resides in the center of a productive farming and dairy region and has access to the nearby historic diatrict of Pottstown which offers tremendous opportunities for social,...
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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: 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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...
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Cost of independent living in Gilbertsville, PA

The average cost of senior living in Gilbertsville is $4,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fleetwood, PA with an average of $3,492 per month.

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

Gilbertsville, PA
$4,292/mo
$4,279/mo

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

Gilbertsville, PA
$4,292/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,615/mo
Independent Living
$4,292/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,278/mo
Studio
$4,542/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,766/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,970/mo

Senior living costs in Gilbertsville 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: Gilbertsville, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilbertsville, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,292/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,925/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,615/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Gilbertsville, PA:$4,292/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Gilbertsville, PA:$4,925/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Gilbertsville, PA:$5,615/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Gilbertsville, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gilbertsville 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
Gilbertsville, PA$3,695/mo$4,113/mo-10.2%
Pennsylvania$3,292/mo$3,136/mo+5.0%
National$3,194/mo$3,059/mo+4.4%
Gilbertsville, PA
2024 average cost:$3,695/mo
2023 average cost:$4,113/mo
Percent change:-10.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,292/mo
2023 average cost:$3,136/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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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 Gilbertsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilbertsville

The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA

5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
I’m so happy we’ve found a home away from home for my mother. She loves the care, activities, and atmosphere at Country Meadows. Each resident and their family members are treated like family. The creative programming focuses on the diversity of their clientele. Thanks for everything.

The Highlands At Wyomissing a CCRC

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Gilbertsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilbertsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilbertsville, 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 Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilbertsville, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilbertsville, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilbertsville, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Arbour Square and Holiday Walnut Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Arbour Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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