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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.
Photo of Simpson Mid-Town
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.
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Attentive caregivers in a loving family oriented environment. I appreciate the level of professionalism provided here along with the compassionate care for clients. I highly recommend!
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.
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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.
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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Merion Station, PA

The average cost of senior living in Merion Station is $4,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Narberth, PA with an average of $4,346 per month.

Independent living costs in Merion Station, PA, vs. nearby cities

Merion Station, PA
$4,384/mo
$4,346/mo

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

Merion Station, PA
$4,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Merion Station, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,011/mo
Independent Living
$4,384/mo

Independent living costs in Merion Station, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,917/mo
Studio
$5,386/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,386/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,929/mo

Senior living costs in Merion Station 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: Merion Station, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerion Station, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,384/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,246/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,011/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Merion Station, PA:$4,384/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Merion Station, PA:$5,246/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Merion Station, PA:$6,011/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Merion Station, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Merion Station 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
Merion Station, PA$2,827/mo$3,198/mo-11.6%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Merion Station, PA
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$3,198/mo
Percent change:-11.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Merion Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Merion Station

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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The Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Merion Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merion Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merion Station, 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 Merion Station 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 Merion Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merion Station, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Merion Station 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 Merion Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merion Station, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merion Station 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 Merion Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merion Station, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.7%
47%
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Azalea at Cinnaminson, Parkers Bend Retirement and The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merion Station, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Merion Station, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merion Station, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Arbour Square and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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