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zipAveragecost: $3,334

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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.
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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, 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.
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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 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.

Independent living costs in Forest City, PA, vs. nearby cities

Forest City, PA
$3,334/mo
$2,720/mo

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

Forest City, PA
$3,334/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Forest City, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,747/mo
Independent Living
$3,334/mo

Independent living costs in Forest City, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,441/mo
Studio
$5,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,239/mo

Senior living costs in Forest City 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: Forest City, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest City, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,334/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,126/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,747/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Forest City, PA:$3,334/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Forest City, PA:$3,126/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Forest City, PA:$4,747/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest City

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest City

Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY

5.0
5 for all categories! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Castle Gardens to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

Grace Park Seniors Living Well in Stroudsburg, PA

4.3
The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

The Carlucci Home in Port Jervis, NY

5.0
Staff are gentle and caring. Food is simple and filling, morning activity is encouraged. There is not a lot of different spaces, but that's what makes it safe for my mom. It's a homey feel.

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
6.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
8.1%
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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
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.9%
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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
10%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 39 independent living facilities near Forest City, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Forest City, Pennsylvania is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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