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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pocopson, PA

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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65 reviews
9.8
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65 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
20%
3 star
2%
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5%
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5%
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Merrill Gardens is very nice. My mom settled in nicely and is well taken care of. Everyone is very friendly and no complaints about the food. I visit usually twice a week. I do some cleaning when I'm there....
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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Photo of St. Martha Villa
1212 Photos available
9.5
Review score
52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
2%
2 star
8%
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All of the answers are a 5. I am very pleased with them. What we like the most about the community is all the activities they have to offer are wonderful and the friendliness of the staff
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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61 reviews
9.3
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61 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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The staff is very good. They are very caring and just nice people. The food is also very good with several selections each day. The activities are also good. They do lots of things for the memory care people...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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19 reviews
9.2
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19 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
11%
3 star
21%
2 star
11%
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My stay at Shipley Living was nice. The staff introduced themselves, the food was great, ilove BINGO. MY room was nice size and clean. Thank you Shipley Living for your care. I'm glad I heard of this...
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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Photo of The Watermark at Bellingham
2121 Photos available
9.0
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133 reviews
9.0
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133 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
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5%
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There are only 3 washers & 3 dryers in each floor. Only 3! Many times residents forget to take out their wash loads from the washer dryers. The next one takes them out and put them on top of the other...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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Photo of Ashbridge Manor
1010 Photos available
9.0
Review score
45 reviews
9.0
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45 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
27%
3 star
11%
2 star
4%
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I've been here for about five weeks. All the staff know me by name and everybody who lives here is friendly. The food is OK. The gentleman who I spoke to on the phone who originally sent me in the direction...
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.
Ashbridge Manor, a retirement community located in Downingtown, PA, was formerly the landmark, Tabas' Mickey Rooney Hotel.Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, weekly housekeeping and linen service, free scheduled transportation, deluxe continental breakfast, and a full three-course dinner...
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Photo of Simpson Meadows
11 Photo available
8.9
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24 reviews
8.9
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24 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
4%
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My experience with Simpson Meadows was wonderful from the start. Their marketing coordinator was extremely helpful in finding the right fit for my uncle. The facility is beautiful, clean and homie. My uncle...
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.
Simpson Meadows is Central Chester County's premier non-profit continuing care retirement community, with more than a 150 year history of service to senior adults as a member of the Simpson Senior Services network. Our philosophy of care includes maximizing resident independence at an affordable...
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Photo of Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living
1010 Photos available
9.1
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31 reviews
9.1
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31 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
23%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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A lot of turnover in staff, plenty of activities games trips picnics trips to the doctors and food is adequate but most of all the people are so nice and friendly they make Ivy Creek.
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.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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35 reviews
8.7
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35 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
42%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
9%
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of Friends Home in Kennett
1717 Photos available
8.0
Review score
16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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 Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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Photo of Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
30 reviews
8.0
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
7%
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My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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9.9
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12 reviews
9.9
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12 reviews
5 star
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Personal visit with the Dir of public Services. Both the Food service and general staff are superior. The residents seem well cared for and not withstanding their issues and friendly.
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Pocopson, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pocopson is $4,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln University, PA with an average of $4,221 per month.

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

Pocopson, PA
$4,465/mo

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

Pocopson, PA
$4,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,865/mo
Independent Living
$4,465/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$4,837/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,825/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,138/mo

Senior living costs in Pocopson 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: Pocopson, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePocopson, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,465/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,234/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,865/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Pocopson, PA:$4,465/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Pocopson, PA:$5,234/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Pocopson, PA:$5,865/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Pocopson, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pocopson 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
Pocopson, PA$3,588/mo$3,247/mo+10.5%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Pocopson, PA
2024 average cost:$3,588/mo
2023 average cost:$3,247/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
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 Pocopson

Recent reviews for independent living in Pocopson

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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The Mansion at Rosemont

4.6
Dad has been in Rosemont since early January. The staff is very friendly and willing to assist at any time. I can't say enough about the staff. We found the financial options affordable. The location is terrific. The grounds are beautiful. Dad likes the friendliness of the residents. From ...
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Pocopson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pocopson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pocopson, 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 Pocopson 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 Pocopson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pocopson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pocopson 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 Pocopson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pocopson, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
76.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pocopson 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 Pocopson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pocopson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
84.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
69.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at West Chester, St. Martha Villa and Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pocopson, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Pocopson, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Pocopson, Pennsylvania is Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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