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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Reading, PA

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Photo of Manor At Market SquareCommunity card badge
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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74 reviews
9.5
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74 reviews
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4 star
31%
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I can't say anything bad about Manor at Market Square. I like the location because I am close to the hospital in case. I have always kept to myself and I like having my down time. My private studio apartment...
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.
Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
110 reviews
9.9
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110 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
14%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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1. Everyone is friendly and helpful. 2. Caretakers do care about us. 3. We are a loving family 4. Meals are timely and delicious 5. Have good choice of plenty of food 6. Entertainment often and...
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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Photo of Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent LivingCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
103 reviews
9.9
Review score
103 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
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My mother (who is 97 years young) chose Keystone Villa IL in Douglassville PA. It's an affordable month-to-month lease. It offers some assistance if needed but still gives you a sense of independency. Your...
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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1414 Photos available
8.0
Review score
19 reviews
8.0
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
21%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
11%
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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...
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 Heritage of Green Hills is a full-service, independent living, personal care and memory care community located on 78 acres of rolling hills in Berks County, Pa. The Heritage is a vibrant, healthy life plan community. The community is focused on helping residents reach their highest level of...
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5 star
70%
4 star
10%
3 star
0%
2 star
20%
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The community is a beautiful property. The community feels like home, and the communication is good between the staff and family. I would recommend this community to others
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.
Imagine a place where you can live comfortably and safely enjoying life without daily chores and household tasks. Welcome to Sacred Heart Villa, situated atop 40 plus scenic acres. Experience the beautiful walking paths, gazebos, wildlife, and glorious sunsets of Berks County. Our style of...
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88 Photos available
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
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The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic 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.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
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5 star
67%
4 star
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1 star
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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.
The Heritage of Green Hills is a healthy life plan community in Berks County. Seniors 55+ years of age enjoy the vibrant, active lifestyle The Heritage provides. The exclusive Well By Design program provides opportunity for residents to lead fun, fulfilling lives through 8 dimensions of wellness....
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
5 star
100%
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It's been a week-and-a-half and things are going much better at Country Meadows than they were in another facility. The Sales Director and Memory Care Director were fantastic in helping with my parents'...
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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5 star
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3 star
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Great fit for my Dad. His income is in the lower range, and it was challenging trying to find a nice place that met his financial requirements. The manager goes above and beyond to assist the residents...
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 Reading, PA

The average cost of senior living in Reading is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bernville, PA with an average of $3,372 per month.

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

Reading, PA
$3,816/mo

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

Reading, PA
$3,816/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,828/mo
Independent Living
$3,816/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,862/mo
Studio
$5,047/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,717/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,237/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,135/mo

Senior living costs in Reading 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: Reading, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeReading, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,816/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,523/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,828/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Reading, PA:$3,816/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Reading, PA:$4,523/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Reading, PA:$5,828/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Reading, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Reading 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
Reading, PA$4,185/mo$4,012/mo+4.3%
Pennsylvania$3,104/mo$2,975/mo+4.3%
National$3,006/mo$2,851/mo+5.4%
Reading, PA
2024 average cost:$4,185/mo
2023 average cost:$4,012/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,104/mo
2023 average cost:$2,975/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Reading

Recent reviews for independent living in Reading

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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Reading independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Reading independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Reading, 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 Reading 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 Reading partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Reading, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Reading 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 Reading communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Reading, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Reading 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 Reading offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Reading, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
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
87.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 independent living facilities near Reading, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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