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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lower Chanceford, PA

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zipAveragecost: $4,063

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11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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125 reviews
9.7
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125 reviews
5 star
54%
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28%
3 star
7%
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3%
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8%
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She seems to be getting really good care since we moved in 4 years ago. She never misses a beat with getting her meals lol and always talks about how friendly the staff are to her. She receives medicine four...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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33 Photos available
9.6
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11 reviews
9.6
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11 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
18%
3 star
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I live in Florida, so I have been unable to be there in person. I hope to be in Pa soon. Mom has told me that everyone is very nice and helpful. She has been playing bingo. She was not eating very well on...
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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Photo of Autumn House East
77 Photos available
9.3
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73 reviews
9.3
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73 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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5 on all the staff are friendly and if a patient falls or is having a bad day they get hugs and kisses and they are well fast.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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66 Photos available
3.0
Review score
14 reviews
3.0
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
36%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
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0%
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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.
The art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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9.4
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10 reviews
9.4
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10 reviews
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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, 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.
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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.
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My Mother in Law (MIL) moved into the Lancaster Country Meadows last summer and absolutely loves it there! Nice big room, good food, lots of activities for everyone if you want to participate. Allows pets,...
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: 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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lower Chanceford, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lower Chanceford is $4,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bird-in-Hand, PA with an average of $3,843 per month.

Independent living costs in Lower Chanceford, PA, vs. nearby cities

Lower Chanceford, PA
$4,063/mo
$3,945/mo

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

Lower Chanceford, PA
$4,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Lower Chanceford, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,265/mo
Independent Living
$4,063/mo

Independent living costs in Lower Chanceford, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,421/mo
Studio
$5,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,750/mo

Senior living costs in Lower Chanceford 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: Lower Chanceford, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower Chanceford, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,063/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,795/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,265/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lower Chanceford, PA:$4,063/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Lower Chanceford, PA:$4,795/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lower Chanceford, PA:$5,265/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Lower Chanceford, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lower Chanceford 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
Lower Chanceford, PA$3,575/mo$3,762/mo-5.0%
Pennsylvania$2,987/mo$2,934/mo+1.8%
National$2,839/mo$2,805/mo+1.2%
Lower Chanceford, PA
2024 average cost:$3,575/mo
2023 average cost:$3,762/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$2,987/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lower Chanceford

Recent reviews for independent living in Lower Chanceford

Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Autumn House East in York, PA

4.4
The move in process and apartment our loved one has is very nice. Our loved ones apartment has a stackable washer and dryer so she is able to do her own laundry. Her apartment gets cleaned once a week but sometimes in the big general areas the rugs can get a little dirty but with the amount of ...
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Lower Chanceford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Chanceford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Chanceford, 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 Lower Chanceford 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 Lower Chanceford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Chanceford, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Chanceford 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 Lower Chanceford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Chanceford, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Chanceford 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 Lower Chanceford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Chanceford, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Commons at Powder Mill, The Residence at Fitz Farm and Autumn House East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lower Chanceford, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Lower Chanceford, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lower Chanceford, Pennsylvania is Senior Commons at Powder Mill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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