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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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, 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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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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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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.
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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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fairplay, PA

The average cost of senior living in Fairplay is $4,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chambersburg, PA with an average of $3,797 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairplay, PA, vs. nearby cities

Fairplay, PA
$4,565/mo

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

Fairplay, PA
$4,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Fairplay, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,274/mo
Independent Living
$4,565/mo

Independent living costs in Fairplay, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,314/mo
Studio
$5,118/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,782/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,535/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Fairplay 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: Fairplay, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairplay, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,565/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,343/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,274/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Fairplay, PA:$4,565/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Fairplay, PA:$5,343/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Fairplay, PA:$6,274/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairplay, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairplay 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
Fairplay, PA$2,730/mo$3,125/mo-12.6%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fairplay, PA
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$3,125/mo
Percent change:-12.6%
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 Fairplay

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairplay

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

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I lived in another community, then needed some rehab. I had a terrible experience where I was before. So coming here I was scared. It has been the very best thing that has ever happened. I am respected and cared for very well. Just wonderful!

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Fairplay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairplay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairplay, 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 Fairplay 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 Fairplay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairplay, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairplay 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 Fairplay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairplay, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairplay 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 Fairplay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairplay, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
47%
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Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Holiday Essex House and Sunrise of Montgomery Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairplay, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 85 independent living facilities near Fairplay, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairplay, Pennsylvania are Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Bedford Court, a CCRC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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