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The staff are the best asset of the Fairways! ([Name removed], P.A. really gets end of life care!) Need more help (aides) in the evening. Enjoy their events, gives us a chance to spend unique quality time w/...
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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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...
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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.
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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.
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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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Cumberland Crossings is a senior living community located in Carlisle, PA, home to almost 19,000 people in Cumberland County. Home to the U.S. Army Military Heritage Museum, Carlisle is a small borough with row homes and quaint stores where residents can shop, run their errands and bank, or go to...
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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.
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 Cooks, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cooks is $3,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollidaysburg, PA with an average of $1,658 per month.

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

Cooks, PA
$3,288/mo
$3,405/mo

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

Cooks, PA
$3,288/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$4,912/mo
Independent Living
$3,288/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,290/mo
Studio
$6,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,373/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,175/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cooks over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cooks

Recent reviews for independent living in Cooks

Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA

3.7
Paramount senior living is a good value that is reasonably priced. This community has good value for the amount that they charge. They have activities like games, dominoes, bingo, crafts and hobbies, social hour, and recently resumed doing bus trips to different places around the community. ...
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Brookline Village-The Fairways in State College, PA

5.0
Mom has thrived at Juniper. She has met so many wonderful people and feels at home here. The staff makes residents and families feel loved and welcomed. We cannot say how much we appreciate what everyone does from those who make the place clean & neat to management to all who provide care.

Quality Life Services Westmont in Johnstown, PA

4.5
My loved one is doing well since his move to the Westmont Woods. It is defiantly more independent living, and he has a private caregiver that checks on him. They provide meals at a cost, and the community is kept clean.

Cooks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooks, 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 Cooks 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 Cooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cooks, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooks 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 Cooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cooks, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooks 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 Cooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cooks, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.1%
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