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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherry Ridge, PA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennsylvania is $3,724, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Cherry Ridge area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Our family member was very withdrawn and apprehensive about the change of his residence--had lived in the same home for 83 years! While his comfort level took several months to improve, he is a much changed...
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.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
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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
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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, 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.
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: 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, 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.
Goodwill Neighborhood Residences is a senior, 55 and over, housing community that is located in Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. The residences are a close-knit community that is local to major freeways that lead to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Goodwill is a transformed...
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Cost of independent living in Cherry Ridge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $3,724 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,520/mo5.8% above national median
Assisted Living$5,655/mo$5,830/mo3.0% below national median
Memory Care$7,186/mo$6,999/mo2.7% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.8% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:3.0% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.7% above national median
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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 Cherry Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherry Ridge

The Pines Senior Living in Clarks Summit, PA

4.9
We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.

Cherry Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherry Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherry Ridge, 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 Cherry Ridge 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 Cherry Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.5%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherry Ridge 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 Cherry Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherry Ridge 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 Cherry Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
40.8%
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