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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest City, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Forest City area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Forest City. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in Forest City, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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
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.
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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.
For over twenty years we have been proud to present this unique concept in assisted living and independent living for older adults, in a beautiful country setting. It is our aim to provide you with the services and programs you need to maintain independent, dignified living. Our staff is...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Forest City, PA
The average cost of senior living in Forest City is $3,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandling, PA with an average of $2,720 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest City, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest City, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forest City, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest City
Recent reviews for independent living in Forest City
Grace Park Seniors Living Well in Stroudsburg, PA
5.0
We were welcomed with open arms. Staff and residents are so friendly and helpful. Moms room is cozy and she has adjusted well.
Great place to keep busy as well.
Dining room has delicious food and the property is very clean and well kept
Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY
5.0
The staff are very friendly and know each resident and their room numbers. They are positive and upbeat. Mom is in independent living, so there really is no communication from their end to me, but if I have concerns about her, they are very helpful. The move in process was very smooth. Her ...
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Masonic Village at Dallas
5.0
The property is neat and clean and very well maintained. The staff is extremely accommodating and attentive to our every need. Despite the pandemic, main staff have worked every day, even providing adult services such as delivery meals to my door. A minor complaint is that we only have one ...
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Forest City independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest City, 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 Forest City 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 Forest City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest City, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest City 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 Forest City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest City, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest City 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 Forest City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest City, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
9.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
12.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
46.1%
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Brookdale Castle Gardens, The Carlucci Home and The Pines Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest City, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Forest City, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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