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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fern, PA

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Our experience with Ridgewood at Shenango Valley has been a positive one, overall. The facility is clean and well kept, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend...
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.
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: 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Fern, PA

The average cost of senior living in Fern is $2,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Strattanville, PA with an average of $2,440 per month.

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

Fern, PA
$2,867/mo
$2,734/mo

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

Fern, PA
$2,867/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$3,927/mo
Independent Living
$2,867/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,033/mo
Studio
$2,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,869/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fern over time

Fern, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Fern

Recent reviews for independent living in Fern

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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Rhodes Estates in New Castle, PA

5.0
Mr. T. J. [removed], Administrator, Rhodes Estates, T. J. Very Special Thanks for all your assistance and understanding over the past several months. Without the special efforts by you and Jason, the transition of my mother to your retirement facility would surely have been more difficult. ...
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Shelbourne Personal Care in Butler, PA

5.0
We chose this community for both of my parents.It's very clean and we liked the layout of the room.It's also less expensive than other communities in the area. My mother was very resistant about moving but is now transitioning very well. She is participating in the activities the community ...
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Fern independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fern independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fern, 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 Fern 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 Fern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fern, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fern 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 Fern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fern, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fern 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 Fern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fern, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.1%
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Greystone Country Estates, Whispering Oaks and St John Community, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fern, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Fern, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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