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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pocopson, PA
The cost of independent living in Pocopson is about $4,538 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 445 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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9.7
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55 reviews
The facility is convenient and in a good location. Merrill Gardens should pay more attention to cleanliness of the Garden Center (memory care) and the main dining room on the first floor. The caregivers 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.
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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9.4
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46 reviews
We really love it here! The main thing I love about this is it has FRIENDLY RESIDENTS!! The reason there were a few low scored is because a substitute nursing agency works at night and they did not take...
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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9.4
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43 reviews
Honestly I would rate all 5. My mother seems to really like it there and has made friends. Her health seems much better and she is more active. So overall I am happy and I would recommend St. Martha Villa to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
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9.0
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114 reviews
My overall experience is good. I'm happy here. The place seems to be clean. I pay a separate service to clean my apartment. The common areas appear to be clean. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They...
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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26 reviews
Great! It's very independent living and if you need support for a parent in the near future, it may not be the best place. I'd say it has great people and kind people
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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8.5
Review score
30 reviews
My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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8.4
Review score
32 reviews
Outstanding features include no buy-in, initial fee discounts for Veterans, ability to move out with a month's notice, garage parking and storage lockers, referral benefit to current and incoming resident....
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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7.5
Review score
16 reviews
The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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 Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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7.5
Review score
15 reviews
Our overall experience at Shipley was great. The food and physical therapy exceeded expectations. Kudos to the chef! The night staff. was nice but there were different caregivers and it would be great to...
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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Everything has been good. The people have been friendly, both the people working here and the people living here. And I really like my apartment. It feels homey.
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.
Simpson Meadows is Central Chester County's premier non-profit continuing care retirement community, with more than a 150 year history of service to senior adults as a member of the Simpson Senior Services network. Our philosophy of care includes maximizing resident independence at an affordable...
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7.0
Review score
38 reviews
Ashbridge Manor was a great option for a senior who doesn’t have the kind of capital needed to buy in to typical retirement homes. Residents and employees seem pleasant and engaging and were very welcoming.
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.
Ashbridge Manor, a retirement community located in Downingtown, PA, was formerly the landmark, Tabas' Mickey Rooney Hotel.Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, weekly housekeeping and linen service, free scheduled transportation, deluxe continental breakfast, and a full three-course dinner...
9.7
Review score
9 reviews
We moved here in December and everyone is very helpful. We are happy with the apartment we have now. We were not happy with what was available when we first came. We don't have the meal plan but are...
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Pocopson, PA
The average cost of senior living in Pocopson is $4,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln University, PA with an average of $4,246 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Pocopson
Recent reviews for independent living in Pocopson
Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville
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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Silver Springs at East Norriton
5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing.
My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at different communities, including Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, where residents and their families praise the friendly demeanor and attentiveness of the team. They create a warm and inviting atmosphere for newcomers and ...
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Varied activities for residents' interests. Communities like Bellingham at West Chester and Merrill Gardens at West Chester offer diverse activities to cater to residents' unique hobbies and passions. These activities range from card games to day trips and dining events, helping keep residents engaged and fulfilled.
Beautifully maintained living spaces. Residents and their families consistently highlight the cleanliness and attention to detail in the living spaces at various communities, such as Wellington at Hershey's Mill, with updated interiors, regular deep cleanings, and well-maintained common areas.
Affordable living options. Some reviews, like those for Ashbridge Manor, mention the value of the communities' reasonable prices and the absence of a buy-in fee, making them financially accessible to a wider range of seniors and their families.
Helpful and understanding staff. Staff members at different communities, like Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC, go above and beyond to accommodate residents and their families, offering support during transitions, medical emergencies, and other challenges.
Extensive dining options. Whether it's for a specific dietary need or simply a preference for variety, communities such as Bellingham at West Chester and Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills provide ample dining options to cater to residents' unique tastes and preferences.
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Pocopson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pocopson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pocopson, 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 Pocopson 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 Pocopson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pocopson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pocopson 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 Pocopson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pocopson, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pocopson 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 Pocopson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pocopson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
78.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
78.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
64.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.6%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pocopson, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Pocopson, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pocopson, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and The Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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