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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mc Donald, PA

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Photo of Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort
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9.8
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31 reviews
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5 star
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I have been Leaving here for a year and two days. I have meet so many great people. I have been almost too busy. I have never felt so safe. A resident left me her cat. So of course I am never caught talking...
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.
Chartiers Bend, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Chartiers Bend’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one...
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9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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5 star
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4 star
21%
3 star
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The admission process was seamless. The facility is very well staffed with competent people and the amenities are great. I have been a Director of Nursing in the geriatric field for most of my 50 year...
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 Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township
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9.1
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49 reviews
9.1
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49 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
29%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
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My experience with my parents at Tapestry. Excellent!!! I would recommend it to everyone. Might even go there in the future, For myself.
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.
AT MOON TOWNSHIP, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUTapestry Senior Living knows that you are a unique person with a rich story. You have particular wants and needs — that doesn’t change whether you live in a house, memory care neighborhood, assisted living apartment, treehouse or igloo. The great news for...
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2626 Floor plans available
8.2
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75 reviews
8.2
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75 reviews
5 star
55%
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35%
3 star
9%
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Facility and grounds are beautiful, however, what they sell when you sign up differs from what you actually receive from a housekeeping perspective, also there seems to be a bit of staff turnover.
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.
Bethel Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on lovely grounds in a charming suburb of Pittsburgh, you'll appreciate the scenic beauty of our facilities while appreciating the close proximity to one of the nation's most remarkable cities. Enjoy...
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2.0
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2.0
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5 star
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17%
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My mother received wonderful care at Friendship Village Rehab/Nursing Center after her car accident. She was very depressed and injured. The therapists had her laughing and smiling on day one. For that, I...
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.
Friendship Village of South Hills, a continuing care retirement community located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Celebrating our 35 year of enriching the lives of seniors, Friendship Village of South Hills has recently achieved "Certified Center for Successful Aging" status. We are one of...
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7.1
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Facility is very clean and well maintained. There are frequent activities offered and the dining experience offers a variety of food options along with daily specials and there is a bistro the has drinks and...
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: 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
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.
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...
Photo of Asbury Heights Independent Living
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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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Cost of independent living in Mc Donald, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Donald is $6,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethel Park, PA with an average of $3,779 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Donald, PA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Donald, PA
$6,465/mo
$6,190/mo

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

Mc Donald, PA
$6,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Donald, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,162/mo
Independent Living
$6,465/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Donald, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,961/mo
Studio
$5,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,258/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,416/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Donald 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: Mc Donald, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Donald, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$6,465/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,542/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,162/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mc Donald, PA:$6,465/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Donald, PA:$4,542/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mc Donald, PA:$6,162/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Donald, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Donald 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
Mc Donald, PA$3,562/mo$3,327/mo+7.1%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Mc Donald, PA
2024 average cost:$3,562/mo
2023 average cost:$3,327/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Donald

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Donald

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

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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Terrace Place at Vincentian in Allison Park, PA

5.0
When trying to find a place for my mother the search was a bit of a downer and all of the places we found just seemed dark and depressing. Until we visited Vicentian Terrace Place. It was bright and just seem more upbeat than anywhere we had been. The apartments were beautiful and the staff was ...
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Mc Donald independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Donald independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Donald, 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 Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Donald, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Donald, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Donald, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
80%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township and Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Donald, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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