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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: 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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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...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Doughertys Mills, PA

The average cost of senior living in Doughertys Mills is $5,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Petrolia, PA with an average of $2,656 per month.

Independent living costs in Doughertys Mills, PA, vs. nearby cities

Doughertys Mills, PA
$5,109/mo

Independent living costs in Doughertys Mills, PA, vs. state and national averages

Doughertys Mills, PA
$5,109/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Doughertys Mills, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,136/mo
Independent Living
$5,109/mo

Independent living costs in Doughertys Mills, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,575/mo
Studio
$4,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,913/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,208/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,717/mo

Senior living costs in Doughertys Mills 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: Doughertys Mills, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoughertys Mills, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,109/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,097/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,136/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Doughertys Mills, PA:$5,109/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Doughertys Mills, PA:$4,097/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Doughertys Mills, PA:$4,136/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Doughertys Mills, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Doughertys Mills 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
Doughertys Mills, PA$3,458/mo$3,175/mo+8.9%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Doughertys Mills, PA
2024 average cost:$3,458/mo
2023 average cost:$3,175/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Doughertys Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Doughertys Mills

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Lakeview Personal Care in Darlington, PA

5.0
I think they do an exceptional job of taking care of my dad. We haven't had any issues with poor cleanliness. They did a good job with protecting the residents from the Covid-19 pandemic and they have exceeded our expectations. They offer activities like bingo and devotional services. The staff ...
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The Lakes at Jefferson in Mercer, PA

4.2
It's a nice place to be. I enjoy being here. The apartments are large, at least the one I have is. And there's a nice open area around it, with sidewalks all the way around, which makes a nice area to walk. There's three fountains, and the walkway goes right by the big fountain. If you walk ...
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Doughertys Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doughertys Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doughertys Mills, 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 Doughertys Mills 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 Doughertys Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doughertys Mills, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Doughertys Mills 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 Doughertys Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doughertys Mills, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doughertys Mills 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 Doughertys Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doughertys Mills, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
47%
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