Pennsylvania is nicknamed “The Keystone State” because of the state’s integral role in the founding of the United States of America. Pennsylvania today is a perfect combination of quaint, rural farmland, rolling hills, and major urban centers like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 200 retirement communities in PA that offer independent living.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Pennsylvania is about $2,600.
The staff have been excellent to deal with and are very caring of the residents. The staff is easy to get in contact with. There are so many activities for the residents and the facility is always very...
Living here at Traditions of Hanover is working out very well for my wife and I. We are pleased! Our apartment here is very comfortable. The staff at Traditions of Hanover is attentive and the food that we...
When my mom was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimers, I felt lost and unsure and horribly sad. She went from being a vibrant, engaged woman to someone who began closing in on herself. Fast forward about 5...
The hardest thing I have ever has to do the hardest decision have to place my husband in memory care. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. They got him in immediately engaged in activities. Each staff...
Clean environment. Staff friendly and professional. Residents can be as involved as they want. Food good with lots of variety including gluten free. No entrance fee with 30 day notice to move. Flexible...
For an assisted living facility the food selection is varied and the quality is good. Lots of activities are featured every week including live music and movies. The helping staff and the administrative...
Clean environment. Staff friendly and professional. Residents can be as involved as they want. Food good with lots of variety including gluten free. No entrance fee with 30 day notice to move. Flexible...
For an assisted living facility the food selection is varied and the quality is good. Lots of activities are featured every week including live music and movies. The helping staff and the administrative...
There are lots of social activities if those wish to partake beautiful facility clean and staff is excellent. They take well care of the residence. Food is good.
I am very pleased with the care my grandmother is receiving. The facility is very clean and the staff try really hard to accommodate my grandmother's needs. She seems happy.
I moved into Fountain View two months ago and am enjoying my life here very much. I have especially been rewarded by meeting many compatible people. My newly renovated apartment is beautiful. I have...
I can't say enough positive things about Paul’s Run. My mom is in independent living and has absolutely thrived at Paul's Run. Since being there Mom is more physically active, has made lots of friends, and...
There are lots of social activities if those wish to partake beautiful facility clean and staff is excellent. They take well care of the residence. Food is good.
The staff is in flux right now. Changes at the top. Generally the food is good. Housekeeping is sketchy. Activities are good and cover a wide range. There are limited meals available. Dinner is the only meal...
Mom is treated extremely well in Wellington. She was given food when she was out once for a meal. The facility is exceptionally clean. We have enjoyed several meals with mom and enjoyed the food.
Independent living communities aren’t licensed and regulated in the same way that an assisted living or memory care community is. Independent living communities don’t offer care services, like help with bathing or dressing, and in some ways are more similar to an apartment community. As such, independent living communities are required to follow Pennsylvania’s tenant and landlord rights.
However, some independent living communities share a campus with other senior living options. In this case, the portions of the community offering assisted living or memory care assistance will need a license. Licensing and regular inspections are done through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Long-Term Living.
If you’re interested in renting an apartment in an independent living community, you’ll sign a lease. It will be similar to what you’ll find in other apartment complexes, and you can expect to have the same renter’s rights.
The biggest difference in independent living community contracts is that they will have an age minimum and are designed with seniors’ needs in mind. Also, residents can expect an independent living community to follow Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations like the following:[01]
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Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.
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