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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin Furnace, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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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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Cost of independent living in Franklin Furnace, PA
The average cost of senior living in Franklin Furnace is $3,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saxton, PA with an average of $2,765 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Franklin Furnace, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Franklin Furnace, PA by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Franklin Furnace over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Franklin Furnace
Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin Furnace
Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road in Fayetteville, PA
3.7
Paramount senior living is a good value that is reasonably priced. This community has good value for the amount that they charge. They have activities like games, dominoes, bingo, crafts and hobbies, social hour, and recently resumed doing bus trips to different places around the community. ...
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Country Meadows of Frederick
5.0
Country Meadows in Frederick has been a life saver for our family. We had to transition my mom from an independent living facility in Virginia to an assisted living facility. We chose Country Meadows due to a number of things but right off the bat was the communication we received from [name ...
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Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.9
This is a good place. They have a lot to offer the residents. I would recommend you look at the community to see if it would work for your loved one.
The service time could be improved for meal service as it seems to be a long time to get food for the residents.
Franklin Furnace independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin Furnace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin Furnace, 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 Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin Furnace, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin Furnace, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin Furnace, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road, Country Meadows of Frederick and Country Meadows Of West Shore are the top-rated independent living facilities near Franklin Furnace, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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