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The cost of independent living in Bucktown is about $4,615 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 142 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Residences at Manatawny Village
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8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
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We were very happy with our experience at Manatawny. [name removed] was very helpful and worked with us to be able to place [name removed] even though he was in the edge of not being able to be placed. We...
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 Residences at Manatawny Village is a senior living community located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The community resides in the center of a productive farming and dairy region and has access to the nearby historic diatrict of Pottstown which offers tremendous opportunities for social,...
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99 Floor plans available
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9.9
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103 reviews
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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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9.8
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64 reviews
9.8
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64 reviews
5 star
68%
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20%
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The staff is professional and accommodating as well as making residents feel comfortable and at home. It has a clean and pleasant atmosphere along with a variety of activities.
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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9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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The transportation services aren't as easy to use as we were told. The facility is immaculate and the meals are delicious and plentiful.
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.
Especially now, nothing is more comforting than being surrounded by family. And that’s just what you can expect at Arcadia when we open very soon.We’re a different kind of senior living community… with a strong family foundation and inclusive, faith-based approach – we invite you to discover the...
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The VC is really nice and the provide really good care. We expected the application to take a long time but he was able to move in in a month. He's in the new part so it has alot of ammentities, they provide...
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
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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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...
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Cost of independent living in Bucktown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Bucktown is $4,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Lawrence, PA with an average of $4,025 per month.

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

Bucktown, PA
$4,615/mo
$4,515/mo

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

Bucktown, PA
$4,615/mo
U.S. national average
$4,183/mo

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

$5,951/mo
Independent Living
$4,615/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,837/mo
Studio
$4,976/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,415/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,583/mo

Senior living costs in Bucktown 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: Bucktown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBucktown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,615/mo$4,341/mo$4,183/mo
Assisted Living$5,220/mo$4,433/mo$4,764/mo
Memory Care$5,951/mo$5,436/mo$5,513/mo
Independent Living
Bucktown, PA:$4,615/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,341/mo
U.S.:$4,183/mo
Assisted Living
Bucktown, PA:$5,220/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,764/mo
Memory Care
Bucktown, PA:$5,951/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,436/mo
U.S.:$5,513/mo
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Independent living costs in Bucktown, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bucktown 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
Bucktown, PA$4,714/mo$4,666/mo+1.0%
Pennsylvania$3,119/mo$2,975/mo+4.8%
National$3,045/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
Bucktown, PA
2024 average cost:$4,714/mo
2023 average cost:$4,666/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,119/mo
2023 average cost:$2,975/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bucktown

Recent reviews for independent living in Bucktown

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

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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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.

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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Bucktown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bucktown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bucktown, 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 Bucktown 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 Bucktown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bucktown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bucktown 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 Bucktown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bucktown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bucktown 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 Bucktown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bucktown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 independent living facilities near Bucktown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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

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