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Photo of Ashton Commons
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My mother was apprehensive about moving to assisted living but Ashron Commons was very accommodating and help put all of us at ease. They answered all our questions and responded quickly to any concerns. 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.
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Terrace Place is both welcoming and friendly. The staff is very caring and made the transition to apartment-living so much easier for my dad. The staff ensures residents are introduced to one another 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.
WELCOME, NEIGHBOR!Introducing Terrace Place at Vincentian, an active, independent living senior community for adults 55+ welcoming residents since April 2019. Surprisingly priced, Terrace Place offers luxury living without the extra cost!Conveniently located just minutes from abundant shopping...
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Only shortcoming in transition was that residents' orientation was not detailed, relied on new resident reading handbook prior to move in. Also, initial review was during chaotic period of actual move,...
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.
For more than 100 years, St. John Communityhas helped seniors thrive spiritually, emotionally,intellectually and physically. Through our vibrantcontinuing care community, our goal is to help you live life to the fullest—with the respect, love and the compassion you deserve.Explore what this...
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We are very pleased with Harmony, it is beautiful.The only problem is what it is everywhere, short staffed. There has been a lot of turnover since we moved our aunt in, but she is happy & has adjusted well....
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.
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From the very first phone call everyone was so pleasant and understanding. They listened to what we were looking for and explained everything this community offered which turns out to be exactly what 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.
Welcome to Point Pleasant Retirement Community of North Versailles, PA. Point Pleasant is a beautifully appointed independent living community overlooking a scenic view of the wooded hills and mountains of North Versailles, Pennsylvania. We are conveniently located near the corner of Route 30...
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The dining room is clean. If you need to place your loved one in a place, this is worth the money. My loved one is in a private room, the staff take care of the meals, my loved's one laundry, and...
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.
Country Manor Assisted living is situated in the borough on the east bank of the Allegheny River, in beautiful Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Our Senior community is second to none at providing the best quality care for your loved one. Here at Country Manor we recognize the importance and emotions...
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Wonderful place to live. Employees are very nice and residents are too. Very clean and great meals. Plenty of activities to keep everyone busy.
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.
Life is a celebration at Loyalhanna Senior Suites! In addition to independent living, we offer personal care. Loyalhanna's customized approach to care ensures that each resident maintains as much independence as possible yet receives assistance as needed. We go beyond person-centered care to make...
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I like this community for good care. The staff is very nice and helpful. This is a very clean community. The meals are appealing and he is pleased with the nice variety. They do offer activities for the...
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.
Let us help when help can't be fully provided at home, but skilled care isn't needed. With Personal Care the daily responsibilities can be left to trained caregivers, and quality time can be spent between the residents and their family members. Family members can know their loved one is safe and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Shelbourne Personal Care and the overall experience at this facility has been very good. My loved one seems to like the staff and also enjoys the activities, but does...
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.
Shelbourne Personal Care provides the highest level of quality care to our residents in a relaxed, home-like environment. Our staff is always available 24-hours a day to assist with any needs that your loved one might have. At Shelbourne Personal Care, our team of professional staff works around...
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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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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
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.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff at Meadow Lake is friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer daily activities as well as some outings. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.
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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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The care for my father is good. the staff is caring and attention of the community is clean. My father is happy with the variety of good meals. I like knowing that he is active with the other residents. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Outstanding place.. Mom loves it there..care is first!!Everyone is so caring and kind..she is so comfortable there..very clean rooms an laundry is done daily!quality care is so important..she's been at...
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.
At Ark Manor, providing care for senior adults comes from the heart. Each of our residents is a unique individual and our policies and programs respect their dignity, spiritual well-being and independence. We have maintained the harmony and warmth of a loving home that is spacious, clean, safe...
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.
Luxor Gardens is community living at it's finest.  Beautiful area surrounded by trees.  Centrally located close to the Doctors, Hospitals, Drug Stores, Stores, Shopping Malls, Banks, and many other enjoyable services.  Also, buses run every hour.  We have many retirees living with us and enjoy...
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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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
William Penn Care Center is conveniently located in Penn Township near Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Harrison City, and Routes 22 and 66.Even though the Center is less than a mile from a major highway, it is situated in rolling hills with large green vistas.

Cost of independent living in Ambrose, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ambrose is $2,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Run, PA with an average of $2,284 per month.

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

Ambrose, PA
$2,801/mo
$5,498/mo

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

Ambrose, PA
$2,801/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$4,376/mo
Independent Living
$2,801/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,300/mo
Studio
$4,265/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,877/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,806/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,684/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ambrose over time

Ambrose, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Ambrose

Recent reviews for independent living in Ambrose

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

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

St John Community, a CCRC in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at St John Community and the overall experience has been good so far. The overall care of my loved one and everything else has been good and I am very satisfied. I would recommend St John Community to others.

Terrace Place at Vincentian in Allison Park, PA

5.0
When trying to find a place for my mother the search was a bit of a downer and all of the places we found just seemed dark and depressing. Until we visited Vicentian Terrace Place. It was bright and just seem more upbeat than anywhere we had been. The apartments were beautiful and the staff was ...
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Ambrose independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ambrose independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ambrose, 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 Ambrose 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 Ambrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ambrose, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ambrose 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 Ambrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ambrose, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ambrose 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 Ambrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ambrose, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
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31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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