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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Selkirk, PA

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zipAveragecost: $2,590

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Selkirk, PA

The average cost of senior living in Selkirk is $2,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarendon, PA with an average of $1,796 per month.

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

Selkirk, PA
$2,590/mo

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

Selkirk, PA
$2,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,293/mo
Independent Living
$2,590/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,690/mo
Studio
$3,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,391/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,136/mo

Senior living costs in Selkirk 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: Selkirk, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSelkirk, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$2,590/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,377/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,293/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Selkirk, PA:$2,590/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Selkirk, PA:$3,377/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Selkirk, PA:$5,293/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Selkirk, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Selkirk 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.

Selkirk, PAPA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Selkirk, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Selkirk 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
Selkirk, PA$2,414/mo$2,417/mo-0.1%
Pennsylvania$3,329/mo$3,222/mo+3.3%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Selkirk, PA
2024 average cost:$2,414/mo
2023 average cost:$2,417/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,329/mo
2023 average cost:$3,222/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Selkirk

Recent reviews for independent living in Selkirk

The Regency at South Shore in Erie, PA

4.9
The Regency at South Shore has been a tremendous blessing for my family. When my father passed away, it left the family in a difficult position to care for our mother and support her as heart heart healed from the loss. We did a lot of research into where she would get the best care for her ...
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Parkside at Westminster in Erie, PA

4.3
It's good place for senior living if you're independent. The staff is very accomodating and lovely. The apartment is very nice. Overall, all of my needs are met as far as maintenance.

Holiday Niagara Village in Erie, PA

4.9
Very clean. Everyone is very friendly. Couldn't ask for better. One of them is always available during regular hours and very helpful and friendly. There are always several selection you can take if the main choice is not something one wants. But I find the food very good and s good proportion ...
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Selkirk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Selkirk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Selkirk, 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 Selkirk 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 Selkirk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Selkirk, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Selkirk 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 Selkirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Selkirk, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Selkirk 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 Selkirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Selkirk, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47%
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Parkside North East, Holiday Niagara Village and The Regency at South Shore are the top-rated independent living facilities near Selkirk, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Selkirk, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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