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8 Best Independent Living Communities in East Hanover, 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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89 reviews
9.6
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89 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
21%
3 star
2%
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0%
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0%
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I like that the staff was very friendly and seemed to care for [name removed]. I do know [name removed].said she did not care for the meals there. Said they were very bland lol and dinners were too small....
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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1010 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
8.7
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42 reviews
8.7
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42 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
31%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
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5 across the board. Price was high for a studio but it worked best for Mom. I was happy having her there and everyone was so nice! I would live there as it is just a Retirement facility but it's too $$ for...
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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1111 Photos available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
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Nothing was negative for me. The staff and the residents top notch. The reason for moving my Mother had to do with her downward spiral into dementia and my family felt she needed more 1 on 1 care. However,...
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.
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...
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1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
7.7
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24 reviews
7.7
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24 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
25%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
1 star
21%
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Staff was very kind and helpful. Very clean, it looks like a hotel. I would definitely use them again if needed. Just like home, but better.
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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8.9
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13 reviews
8.9
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13 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
0%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
1 star
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Country Meadows is a wonderful home. My mother lived in independent living and my father needed more care in Pathways. My mother and father made many new friends. My mother loved exercise class with...
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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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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Cost of independent living in East Hanover, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Hanover is $4,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tower City, PA with an average of $3,264 per month.

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

East Hanover, PA
$4,050/mo
$3,715/mo

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

East Hanover, PA
$4,050/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$5,431/mo
Independent Living
$4,050/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,070/mo
Studio
$4,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,522/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,823/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in East Hanover over time

East Hanover, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in East Hanover

Recent reviews for independent living in East Hanover

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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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Masonic Village is an avery beautiful place to live. It has numerous and varied activities. The effort that they made to keep us safe during the Covid -19 pandemic was beyond what most of us expected. They go to extremes to keep us safe and comfortable.

Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA

4.5
Staff is very attentive to the needs of residents even in their independent living apartments. They are also great about keeping the families informed about their loved ones and changes in the facility.

East Hanover independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Hanover independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover 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 East Hanover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Hanover 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 East Hanover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Hanover, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Hanover 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 East Hanover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Hanover, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
71.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
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 East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in East Hanover, 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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