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10 Best Independent Living Communities in College Park, PA

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Photo of Traditions of HersheyCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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90 reviews
9.6
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90 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
22%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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0%
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Staff is very good but just hard to find or reach at times. Facility is clean. Her biweekly room cleaning could be more thorough. It is cafeteria style food which we knew going in. But the selection and...
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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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I like the kindness and courtesy of the staff and the management. Theater place is clean, and kept clean, light and calm colors with great artwork. My only regret is that my sister did not come to Terraces...
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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Photo of Juniper Village at Lebanon
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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38 reviews
9.5
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38 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
16%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Cold food wasn't cold, hot food wasn't hot. The meals were bland. They need a transport van. Wheelchair bound residents could not participate in excursions.
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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1313 Photos available
9.2
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70 reviews
9.2
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70 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
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1%
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Very nice place. They were very helpful in helping our dad adjust. They have activities. Their meals are good. Very kind people. Good location. Very friendly people. Good variety of activities. Nice walking...
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.
Essex House is located in a peaceful neighborhood close to the boarder of Lemoyne and Camp Hill Boroughs.Our senior living community is nestled on the hillside with lush vegetation and beautiful grounds with walking paths. We have dedicated staff and management team who have been here for years...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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12 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
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My Dad went from the hospital to Brookdale Grayson view. He had pneumonia and also has dementia. The staff and residents really took him under their wing to help him to feel comfortable. He had a hard time...
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.
Brookdale Grayson View was built in 2000 and is a proud member of the Brookdale family. Brookdale is one of the largest retirement community providers in the United States and serves thousands of seniors by providing customized care, signature programs and quality of life for each of our...
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Photo of Nottingham Village
1111 Photos available
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
38%
3 star
0%
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0%
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0%
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We had a very good experience with the facility and staff. Staff was very helpful with moving in and changing rooms. Food was bland and meals repetitive. This is understandable considering the population...
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.
Photo of Kindred Place at Harrisburg
1111 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
5 star
100%
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It was a great experience for my dad and his family. We picked them because it was the way it made us feel when we walked through the door.
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.
The Kindred Place at Harrisburg is an independent living community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is the county seat of Dauphin County. The area is close enough to downtown to enjoy all the benefits of city life. Being comfortable located in a peaceful, rural setting, giving everyone a...
Photo of Holiday The Manor at Oakridge
1010 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
8.8
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43 reviews
8.8
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43 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
30%
3 star
9%
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0%
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9%
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They are not holding up their promise...a little dishonest...The meals are great, the apartment is very small, it's safe and clean, people who live there are friendly... Some of the staff is not friendly. 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.
The Manor at Oakridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood of Harrisburg, you'll love our small town charm with big city conveniences. Residents enjoy being just minutes away from shopping, golfing, dining and...
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Photo of Vintage Knolls
1414 Photos available
8.8
Review score
22 reviews
8.8
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
32%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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5%
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Overall, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They have been kind to my father. There is not a license clinicians after hours. Which limits some options. When I evaluated Vintage Knolls, they had explain...
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.
Three meals per day plus snacks Assistance with all Activities of Daily living including: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication monitoring and management. Coordination of medical appointments. Linen and Housekeeping services. Scheduled transportation for all planned events and...
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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.8
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25 reviews
7.8
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25 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
28%
3 star
16%
2 star
4%
1 star
20%
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The working staff were very good and caring people, and eager to please. I was very disappointed with the Sales staff and the Health Director. My wife spent two consecutive periods in Respite Care. Her son...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of Country Meadows of Hershey
9.1
Review score
14 reviews
9.1
Review score
14 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
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My 98-year-old mother passed away peacefully at Country Meadows 2 days ago. From the moment we first met the staff throughout the past 2-plus years mom was treated with the kind of love and care that made...
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.
Photo of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village a CCRC
44 Photos available
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.
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village is a senior living community located in Lewisburg, PA. Lewisburg is located in Union County and is home to about 5,600 people. Lewisburg is a quaint town with local shops and stores where residents can walk around and shop, pay their bills, go out for lunch and to...
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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
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: 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.
1.0
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5 reviews
1.0
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5 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
0%
3 star
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2 star
20%
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Things are going very good for my friend since moving in here. Her apartment is huge, she has a kitchen to cook her own meals in. They have housekeeping about once a week to help her out. They also have a...
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.
Pennsfield Senior Apartments are located in rural Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This quiet and serene borough is the sublime place to settle in and enjoy the small town life. Selinsgrove is right in the center of the Susquehanna River Valley which is full of luscious trees and...
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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
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.
Overlook Ridge is a small community on the campus of Mt. View, A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. With a warm residential atmosphere, Overlook Ridge provides a range of services that promotes a balance of independence and assistance to make you comfortable. Each apartment has a tea kitchen,...
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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
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.
Photo of Columbia Village Apartments
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.
Photo of Mount Carmel Apartments
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: 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
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.
Photo of Meadows Edge
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.

Cost of independent living in College Park, PA

The average cost of senior living in College Park is $3,158 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton, PA with an average of $2,911 per month.

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

College Park, PA
$3,158/mo
$3,111/mo
$2,911/mo

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

College Park, PA
$3,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$5,105/mo
Independent Living
$3,158/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,091/mo
Studio
$3,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,504/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,525/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in College Park over time

College Park, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in College Park

Recent reviews for independent living in College Park

Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA

5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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Juniper Village at Lebanon

5.0
Juniper Village is very clean, sometimes with communities and caring for elderly residents there may be unpleasant odor, but not that this community. The staff are very friendly, they usually talk to you as you walking around, call you by name and even talk about things your loved one is getting ...
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Vintage Knolls in Danville, PA

4.0
It's roomy, many areas where residents can spend individual time or visit with other residents without being alone in their rooms all the time. Quality of food is very good. I think it is very homey.

College Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in College Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in College Park, 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 College Park 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 College Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
College Park, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in College Park 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 College Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
College Park, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in College Park 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 College Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
College Park, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Juniper Village at Lebanon are the top-rated independent living facilities near College Park, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near College Park, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in College Park, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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