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The cost of independent living in Echo Valley is about $4,656 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 468 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 Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.7
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67 reviews
9.7
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67 reviews
5 star
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It was a bit rocky at first but my dad seems very content. Everyone is pleasant and helpful. Nursing staff has been responsive to my dad's needs. My only complaint is with the doctor who visits the facility....
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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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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64 reviews
9.4
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64 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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People are lovely and very attentive. Her apartment is very nice. Clean and maintenance staff was very helpful installing things like tv on wall and extra safety rails in bathroom. People who reside there...
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.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
9.3
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9.3
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Here’s a polished version of your review that flows more smoothly while keeping all your points intact: Great facility with a newer building, nice rooms, and a two-bedroom, two-bath layout. The staff are...
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.
Tucked among the lush river valley of King of Prussia, Revelle Senior Living offers a vibrant, upscale lifestyle among interesting and friendly neighbors. This residence caters to adults with varying needs and preferences, offering three senior living solutions to serve residents now and in the...
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1010 Photos available
9.3
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34 reviews
9.3
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5 star
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I LOVE the many friends I have made here; Management and staff are exemplary; Housekeepers are very good; Soooo very much to do here to make it just a nice place to live; In house theater for movies (soft...
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.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site...
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1616 Photos available
9.0
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135 reviews
9.0
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135 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I’ve lived at Bellingham for 2 1/2 years. I have a lovely, newly renovated, 1 bedroom with den apartment with 4 closets - two of them are large walk in closets. There is plenty of room for me, my kitty, my...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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Photo of Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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35 reviews
9.0
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35 reviews
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The staff is wonderful ! food is great lots of activities has a small town feel. I would absolutely recommend this community to others - it's a wonderful place! Was perfect for my aunt, not too big.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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8.8
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16 reviews
8.8
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16 reviews
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Our dad, 86, has been a resident for 1 year and he & we love EL. His room is bright and always clean. There is no smell in the halls. The food is great. Everyone on staff smiles and is welcoming. Lots of...
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.
Echo Lake is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, within the picturesque community of Atwater. Our community is situated in rolling hills of beautiful Chester County, less than 10 miles from Paoli, Devon-Berwyn, and Frazer, and less than 20 miles from Chester Springs, Exton, Chesterbrook, and West...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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35 reviews
8.7
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35 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of The Quadrangle
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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43 reviews
8.6
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43 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
16%
3 star
9%
2 star
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I moved here four months ago during a stressful period — my husband was on hospice and passed only a few weeks later. Everyone was warmly supportive and welcoming. I have made many new friends and have...
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 Quadrangle, situated on 74 beautifully landscaped acres on Philadelphia's Main Line, is an independent full-service community meeting needs of seniors like you since 1986. The community is ideal for seniors who desire an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy gracious apartment accommodations, a...
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Photo of Plush Mills Senior Living
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
5 star
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3 star
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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.
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 Echo Valley, PA

The average cost of senior living in Echo Valley is $4,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Narberth, PA with an average of $4,555 per month.

Independent living costs in Echo Valley, PA, vs. nearby cities

Echo Valley, PA
$4,656/mo
$4,642/mo
$4,711/mo

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

Echo Valley, PA
$4,656/mo
U.S. national average
$4,235/mo

Independent living costs in Echo Valley, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,225/mo
Independent Living
$4,656/mo

Independent living costs in Echo Valley, PA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,393/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,313/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Echo Valley 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: Echo Valley, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEcho Valley, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,656/mo$4,422/mo$4,235/mo
Assisted Living$5,480/mo$4,489/mo$4,825/mo
Memory Care$6,225/mo$5,506/mo$5,589/mo
Independent Living
Echo Valley, PA:$4,656/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$4,235/mo
Assisted Living
Echo Valley, PA:$5,480/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$4,825/mo
Memory Care
Echo Valley, PA:$6,225/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,506/mo
U.S.:$5,589/mo
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Independent living costs in Echo Valley, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Echo Valley 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
Echo Valley, PA$3,690/mo$3,322/mo+11.1%
Pennsylvania$3,332/mo$3,269/mo+1.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Echo Valley, PA
2024 average cost:$3,690/mo
2023 average cost:$3,322/mo
Percent change:+11.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,332/mo
2023 average cost:$3,269/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Echo Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Echo Valley

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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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Deer Meadows Retirement Community in Philadelphia, PA

4.0
A facility is only as good as its staff. Deer Meadows Retirement Community, for the most part, has very caring people. They are slow, however, in fixing things in the room and getting a new remote for her TV. I would recommend the facility to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Spacious and updated apartments. Many reviews mention the modern and up-to-date apartments in various communities, including updated carpet, new appliances, and ample living space. At Wellington at Hershey's Mill, residents enjoy the convenience of in-unit washers and dryers, while at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC ...
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Access to on-site medical services. Some reviews highlight the importance of having medical services available on-site, as seen at Bellingham at West Chester, where the presence of an on-site doctors office and a good team of doctors and nurses makes life easier for residents and their families.
Community atmosphere and social activities. Residents appreciate the social aspect of their communities, with several reviews mentioning the variety of activities and opportunities to meet new people. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, residents enjoy games and social events in the pub, while residents of Merrill Gardens at West Chester ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Throughout the reviews, residents express appreciation for the kindness and approachability of the community staff. At Bellingham at West Chester, staff members went above and beyond to help during move-in day, while at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, friendly and helpful managers c ...
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Reasonable pricing and value for cost. Some reviews mention that the communities offer a good value for the cost, with reasonable pricing and no buy-in fees. At Wellington at Hershey's Mill, the monthly rent is considered very reasonable, while the absence of a buy-in fee was a deciding factor for some families at Wesley Enhanced ...
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Caring and supportive environment. Several reviews emphasize the caring and supportive nature of the communities, with residents feeling safe and well taken care of. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, the sense of community and the assurance of safety make Merrill Gardens a great place for families, while at Wellington at Hersh ...
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Echo Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Echo Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Echo Valley, 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 Echo Valley 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 Echo Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Echo Valley, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.7%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Echo Valley 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 Echo Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Echo Valley, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
83.3%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
75%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Echo Valley 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 Echo Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Echo Valley, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
33.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
43.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
83.3%
38.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
33.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
83.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills and Revelle King of Prussia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Echo Valley, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Echo Valley, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Echo Valley, Pennsylvania are Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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