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The cost of independent living in Cracker Jack is about $3,612 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 271 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 Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort
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9.8
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35 reviews
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My wife’s grandmother lives here and it’s the best! The staff are amazing, the residents are friendly, and the food and activities are top tier. She is always busy doing something! [name removed] is the best...
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.
Chartiers Bend, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Chartiers Bend’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one...
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9.5
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The admission process was seamless. The facility is very well staffed with competent people and the amenities are great. I have been a Director of Nursing in the geriatric field for most of my 50 year...
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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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at South Hills
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9.4
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27 reviews
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5 star
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The staff there is wonderful the employees the manager's everything about that place is awesome. My parents are doing so much better there. I feel so much better and more at peace so I don't have to worry so...
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. We offer apartment style living...
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9.3
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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The staff is very welcoming of family visitations. They celebrate every one's birthday in each month with a special dinner. Or DR Supv/Head Chef [name removed] is very nice and has weekly meetings with...
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 Residence at Bethel Park is a vibrant Retirement Community nestled in the South Hills neighborhood of Bethel Park, not far from Downtown Pittsburgh. At the Residence at Bethel Park, it is not like home. It is home!At The Residence at Bethel Park, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy...
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Photo of The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC
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9.0
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26 reviews
9.0
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26 reviews
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The facility is beautiful. The food is delicious. They have a gym and library that my mom enjoys. My dad liked the pub and fellowship there. They provide transportation to stores and doctors. They have lots...
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 Residence At Whitehall is South Hill's newest 55+ Retirement Community providing Independent Living and Personal Care. We are conveniently located on US-51 next to Baldwin High School adjacent to the Library. Living at The Residence at Whitehall means being a part of an active, vibrant...
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Photo of Provincial Bethel Park
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2626 Floor plans available
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8.2
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75 reviews
8.2
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75 reviews
5 star
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Facility and grounds are beautiful, however, what they sell when you sign up differs from what you actually receive from a housekeeping perspective, also there seems to be a bit of staff turnover.
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.
Bethel Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on lovely grounds in a charming suburb of Pittsburgh, you'll appreciate the scenic beauty of our facilities while appreciating the close proximity to one of the nation's most remarkable cities. Enjoy the...
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Photo of South Hills Square Retirement Resort
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1313 Floor plans available
8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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It is a little pricey but it is super nice there. My mother absolutely loves it there. She adjusted right away. Everyone is very nice and helpful.
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.
South Hills Square, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is Now Open! South Hills Square will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.South Hills Square’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park
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7.8
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33 reviews
7.8
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33 reviews
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The admission was amazingly fast, as it was needed. The routine of getting the completely dependent patient out of bed for every meal was good. The staffing at times was not optimal but the care was better...
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. Bethel Park is licensed for 125...
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I love all the staff here. They are very helpful and you can go to them with your concerns and they address them in a very professional manner. The house is very clean and free of any odors. The food is very...
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.
Photo of The Residence at Arrowood
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7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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5 reviews
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I have to make sure that my mom gets showers. They struggle keeping staff and the food isn't great but for the price you can't beat it! Mom is safe and happy and that's all that matters to me. If you're on a...
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.
Experience Independent Living at Arrowood! Our continuum of care campus offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing Services. We also a offer a CCRC program!Our campus is located less than 2 miles from Jefferson Regional Medical Center in West Mifflin, PA.
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Photo of Friendship Village of South Hills a CCRC
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2.0
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6 reviews
2.0
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
17%
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My mother received wonderful care at Friendship Village Rehab/Nursing Center after her car accident. She was very depressed and injured. The therapists had her laughing and smiling on day one. For that, I...
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.
Friendship Village of South Hills, a continuing care retirement community located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Celebrating our 35 year of enriching the lives of seniors, Friendship Village of South Hills has recently achieved "Certified Center for Successful Aging" status. We are one of...
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Photo of Vida Springs Senior Living and Personal Care Home
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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.
Welcome to Vida Springs Senior Living and Personal Care Home, where exceptional care meets a vibrant community. We're excited to introduce you to a new standard of assisted living, designed to provide your loved ones with the highest quality of life in a compassionate, safe, and enriching...
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We are happy with the progress that is being made here. The community is very clean and well taken care of here. The staff are outstanding and very caring. We are happy with the good variety of the meals....
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, 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: 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.
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These are just independent living, so there were no staff or services to speak of, but my loved one really enjoyed her time here. It is a lovely community, she stayed for over 9 years before she couldn't get...
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.
Photo of Greenside Meadows
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.
Greenside Meadows Greenside Meadows is a senior living community located in Canonsburg, PA, in Washington County and home to about 9,000 people. Canonsburg is a relaxed borough with a lot of small stores and restaurants amidst the backdrop of pristine mountain views. Residents will enjoy getting...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Cracker Jack, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cracker Jack is $3,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beallsville, PA with an average of $3,381 per month.

Independent living costs in Cracker Jack, PA, vs. nearby cities

Cracker Jack, PA
$3,612/mo
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Independent living costs in Cracker Jack, PA, vs. state and national averages

Cracker Jack, PA
$3,612/mo
U.S. national average
$4,182/mo

Independent living costs in Cracker Jack, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,022/mo
Independent Living
$3,612/mo

Independent living costs in Cracker Jack, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,393/mo
Studio
$5,295/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,064/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,890/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,485/mo

Senior living costs in Cracker Jack 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: Cracker Jack, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCracker Jack, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,612/mo$4,346/mo$4,182/mo
Assisted Living$3,674/mo$4,436/mo$4,768/mo
Memory Care$5,022/mo$5,436/mo$5,521/mo
Independent Living
Cracker Jack, PA:$3,612/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,346/mo
U.S.:$4,182/mo
Assisted Living
Cracker Jack, PA:$3,674/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,768/mo
Memory Care
Cracker Jack, PA:$5,022/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,436/mo
U.S.:$5,521/mo
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Independent living costs in Cracker Jack, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cracker Jack 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
Cracker Jack, PA$3,250/mo$2,930/mo+10.9%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cracker Jack, PA
2024 average cost:$3,250/mo
2023 average cost:$2,930/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
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 Cracker Jack

Recent reviews for independent living in Cracker Jack

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Cracker Jack independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cracker Jack independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cracker Jack, 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 Cracker Jack 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 Cracker Jack partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cracker Jack, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cracker Jack 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 Cracker Jack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cracker Jack, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cracker Jack 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 Cracker Jack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cracker Jack, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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