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The cost of independent living in Pickering is about $4,406 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 262 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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Although my sister came to Arbour Square with a lot of reservations, the staff were great at connecting her with other residents and helping her settle in. She is much happier than she’s been in a long time
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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I can not say enough about Keystone Villa at Douglassville suffering from dementia is freighting for the person and their family. I am comfortable with my mom living at Keystone. Everyone is friendly,...
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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63 reviews
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.
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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9.2
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15 reviews
This is the third senior living mom tried, and this one is finally a "keeper." The residents are truly happy there, and it shows every day. We would certainly recommend this community to other families based...
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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9.1
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120 reviews
Bellingham is clean and the staff is friendly. My mother has been enjoying the food and has met a few friends. The PT and OT have been more than helpful with whatever we need. [name removed] is the best!
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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8.9
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3 reviews
I moved from another state to live near my son's family due to the birth of my first granddaughter. This was a huge change. Retired and left friends and family. The staff at Anthology KOP were and are very...
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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8.4
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13 reviews
We had relatives there that provided us real-time input. Admin staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Staff is very responsive and generally friendly. Facility is very clean and updated.
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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8.4
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32 reviews
We are very happy here. Also, we can still get around for ourselves. Answers are based on that. Apartments are large with large walking closets, washer and dryer in apartment, apartment cleaning full...
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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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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My loved one's experience here over the years has been mostly good. We had a brief miscommunication after a hospital stay, but that seems to be all worked out and communication is improving. This is a newer...
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.
What used to be one of Collegeville’s most beloved landmarks is now the area’s most loved senior living community! Providence Place at the Collegeville Inn is situated on 20 acres along the scenic Perkiomen Creek. The former Inn has been renovated to serve as the residents’ main dining room with...
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8.9
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13 reviews
Had to move my mother from a private pay facility to a private pay/ Medicaid facility as her finances are dwindling and she will be able to transition to skilled nursing/medicaid when the time comes....
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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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Pickering, PA
The average cost of senior living in Pickering is $4,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schwenksville, PA with an average of $4,230 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pickering, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pickering, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pickering vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pickering, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Pickering
Recent reviews for independent living in Pickering
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 Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA
5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Spacious and updated living spaces. Many reviews mention the modern and updated living spaces at various communities, including new appliances, hardwood floors, and ample room sizes. At Arbour Square, for example, apartments undergo renovations with updated carpet and countertops before residents move in. At Keystone Villa at D ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at their communities. For example, at Bellingham at West Chester, staff made dinner arrangements for new residents during move-in day. At Wellington at Hershey's Mill, staff were described as well-informed about resid ...
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Reasonable monthly fees and no buy-in fee. Several reviews mention the affordability of communities, including reasonable monthly rents and no buy-in fees. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, for instance, the monthly rent is described as a good value, while at Bellingham at West Chester, there was no buy-in fee fo ...
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Variety of activities and excellent dining experiences. Many communities offer an array of activities and social opportunities, such as games, crafts, and movies. At Arbour Square, residents enjoy daily activities and special events, while at Bellingham at West Chester, meals and dining services are highly praised for their quality and variety.
Access to on-site medical care and transportation. Some communities offer on-site medical care and transportation services, giving peace of mind for residents and their families. For instance, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, local transportation and doctors are available on site.
Spacious communal areas and green surroundings. Reviews often mention the pleasant atmosphere and surroundings of communities, including spacious common areas and outdoor green spaces. At Bellingham at West Chester, for example, the community is situated in a beautiful location surrounded by green space.
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Pickering independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickering independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickering, 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 Pickering 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 Pickering partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickering, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
63.6%
9.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickering 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 Pickering communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickering, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
81.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.8%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickering 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 Pickering offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickering, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
72.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
81.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbour Square, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pickering, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Pickering, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pickering, Pennsylvania are Arbour Square, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Traditions of Lansdale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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