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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Bucks County, PA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Bucks County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown
2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
31 reviews
9.6
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
10%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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We had an excellent experience at the SNF at Wesley. The staff is kind, knowledgeable and efficient. The Rehab personnel were exceptional with daily workouts and some Sundays. The food was well prepared...
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.
Enjoying an active lifestyle to the fullest with comfort and security—that's what Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown is all about. And, with our incomparable range of amenities and programs, you can be sure your own unique interests and desires will be completely fulfilled.At Wesley Enhanced...
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Photo of Heartis Bucks County
2020 Photos available
9.2
Review score
27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
15%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
11%
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The staff is always pleasant and on hand. Communication with staff is easy and answers quickly. No complaints from dining area, socialization and personal care.
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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Photo of Mercer Hill
2323 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
6.9
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21 reviews
6.9
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21 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
1 star
10%
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My mom, myself, and everyone who visited had all great things to say about it. Even after my mom was in Reflections, we could take her to other areas of the facility and enjoy the patios, game room , or pub...
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.
Mercer Hill offers upscale senior living near Philadelphia in Doylestown, PA. The community boasts a suburban setting, conveniently located off the Hwy 202 interchange. It is ideal for seniors seeking an active lifestyle and the best life has to offer.
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5 star
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14%
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0%
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I moved here 6 months ago and I couldn't be more pleased. The Manor is a combination of a stunning property with beautiful and well appointed apartments. The staff is kind and caring and go out of their way...
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.
Comparable to a luxury boutique hotel, The Manor at York Town is located in the heart of picturesque Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Just 20 miles north of Philadelphia, this is an elegant community of natural beauty and endless choices for your day. This is an intimate community that lives well --...
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6.5
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3 reviews
6.5
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3 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
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The staff are kind and helpful and wonderful. The home is old but immaculate!! They clean every week.
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.
Little Haven Rest Home is an independent living community located in the quaint town of Lambertville, New Jersey, just off Highway 29 and a few blocks from the Delaware River and Holcombe Island. The area is part of Hunterdon County and is perfect for peaceful living, and residents here enjoy the...
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8.0
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5 star
38%
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25%
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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.
Independent LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...
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Cost of independent living in Bucks County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Bucks County is $4,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Richlandtown, PA with an average of $3,895 per month.

Independent living costs in Bucks County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Bucks County, PA
$4,038/mo
$4,032/mo

Independent living costs in Bucks County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Bucks County, PA
$4,038/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Bucks County, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,921/mo
Independent Living
$4,038/mo

Independent living costs in Bucks County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$5,265/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,442/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,500/mo

Senior living costs in Bucks County 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: Bucks County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBucks County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,038/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,008/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,921/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Bucks County, PA:$4,038/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Bucks County, PA:$5,008/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Bucks County, PA:$5,921/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Bucks County, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bucks County 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
Bucks County, PA$3,478/mo$4,023/mo-13.5%
Pennsylvania$3,102/mo$2,975/mo+4.3%
National$3,029/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Bucks County, PA
2024 average cost:$3,478/mo
2023 average cost:$4,023/mo
Percent change:-13.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,102/mo
2023 average cost:$2,975/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,029/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bucks County

Recent reviews for independent living in Bucks County

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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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.

Brandywine at Serenade Princeton

5.0
I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed around-the-clock care. The administrative staff went above and beyond to make sure all of my needs were ...
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Bucks County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bucks County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bucks County, 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 Bucks County 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 Bucks County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bucks County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bucks County 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 Bucks County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bucks County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bucks County 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 Bucks County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bucks County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown, Heartis Bucks County and Mercer Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bucks County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Bucks County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bucks County, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Arbour Square and Saucon Valley Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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