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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lower Longswamp, PA

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The cost of independent living in Lower Longswamp is about $3,829 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 282 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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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...
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.
Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...
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When visiting friends, they exuded overall happiness with their new home. It impressed me as well as a wonderful place to live. Their apartment was lovely. The luncheon that Arbour Square provided for us...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...
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It was my choice to live in a situation such as this. I wanted to be around people like minded. 5 Stars! The food is good, staff good. Everyone is so kind!
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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99 Floor plans available
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I have lived at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living since [date removed]. The staff, from the Executive Director to the students who work part-time in the dining room, always make you feel at...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I would have them shop around. I don't feel that my dad is getting the attention he needs. There have been too many medical issues that have gone unnoticed by staff that see him everyday, and to me that is...
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.
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located just ten minutes from historic Bethlehem on the Bethlehem/Allentown border. Just minutes from local shopping centers and accessible public transportation, our location is convenient and within close proximity to the...
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My sister's care was phenomenal from start to finish. Whitehall Manor Staff are caring kind and a hard workers. They are like family to me. They worked very well without hospice and outside medical. Thank...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...
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My mother needed a place to live independently and I needed to know she would be safe and have people around. We toured Walnut Woods in Boyertown and it was a great fit. [names removed] were wonderful and...
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.
Walnut Woods of Boyertown provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll love Boyertown's small-town charm and natural beauty while enjoying all the big-city conveniences we have to offer. We're just minutes away from shopping, churches, restaurants and...
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They are doing great things for my grandmother. She likes her newly remodeled suite and is getting much better care there, then she did in the past. She loves the activities, staff and her "friends."
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.
Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood, PA is the Evans Retirement Center whom has proudly served the Berks/Lehigh Counties since 1984. Our home is owned and operated by two generations of the Evans family. We are known for our small homelike and family like atmosphere. And we know how to...
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My mom says the food isn't that great. Part of it is they have three seatings, and she's on the latest one which is a little late for her. The overall place is clean. They have a housekeeper that comes in...
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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Since moving my Dad to Country Meadows of Allentown, we have seen his health improve through their kind and compassionate care. The Connections Memory Support area focuses on comprehensive care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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We were very impressed with Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. They took exceptional care of my mom while she was there. She was there for a short respite stay, and we couldn't have been more...
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 true success of our community is measured through lifestyles enriched, not changed.... Nestled quietly in rural Saucon Valley, Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek promises quality care that assures personal purpose and peace of mind. Located minutes from the Saucon Valley Country Club...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Lower Longswamp, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lower Longswamp is $3,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allentown, PA with an average of $3,431 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lower Longswamp, PA vs. nearby cities

Lower Longswamp, PA
$3,829/mo
$3,726/mo
$3,794/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lower Longswamp, PA vs. the state and national average

Lower Longswamp, PA
$3,829/mo
U.S. national average
$4,067/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lower Longswamp vs. other types of senior living

$5,694/mo
Independent Living
$3,829/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lower Longswamp, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,839/mo
Studio
$3,867/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,297/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,974/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lower Longswamp over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lower Longswamp

Recent reviews for independent living in Lower Longswamp

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 Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA

4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the friendly and warm nature of the staff at various communities, such as Traditions of Hanover and Keystone Villa. Residents and their families appreciate the genuine care and approachability of the staff, creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
Varied activities for all interests. Several communities, including Arbour Square and Keystone Villa, offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. From arts and crafts to physical activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy and stay engaged.
Gentle transitions with supportive staff. Some reviews mention the assistance provided by communities like Traditions and Keystone Villa during the moving and transitioning process. Staff members go the extra mile to make sure residents feel comfortable and at ease in their new homes.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents at communities like Traditions of Hanover and Arbour Square. Chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable and satisfying experiences.
Secure and clean living environments. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and safety of communities like Arbour Square and Keystone Villa. Residents feel secure in their new homes, with peace of mind knowing that maintenance and upkeep are a priority.
Socializing opportunities and community. Reviews frequently mention the importance of socializing opportunities in senior living communities, like Arbour Square and Keystone Villa. Friendships and connections are formed through shared activities and events, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
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Lower Longswamp independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Longswamp independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Longswamp, 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 Lower Longswamp 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 Lower Longswamp partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Longswamp, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Longswamp 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 Lower Longswamp communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Longswamp, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Longswamp 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 Lower Longswamp offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Longswamp, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.7%
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Traditions of Hanover, Arbour Square and Keystone Villa at Fleetwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lower Longswamp, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Lower Longswamp, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lower Longswamp, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hanover, Arbour Square and Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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