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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garrison, PA

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennsylvania is $3,724, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Garrison area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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We chose The Wyngate because of the location and it is by a hospital which is nice. Her room size is on the smaller side, but it is adequate for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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: 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
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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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Cost of independent living in Garrison, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $3,724 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,520/mo5.8% above national median
Assisted Living$5,655/mo$5,830/mo3.0% below national median
Memory Care$7,186/mo$6,999/mo2.7% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.8% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:3.0% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.7% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Garrison

Recent reviews for independent living in Garrison

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Harmony at Morgantown

5.0
My mother is a resident at Harmony at Morgantown and everything has been great for her. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The housekeeping is adequate for what you pay for. You can hire an outside person if you want more things taken care of. They call if there is an emergency. They also ...
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Garrison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garrison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garrison, 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 Garrison 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 Garrison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Garrison 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 Garrison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garrison 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 Garrison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garrison, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, Trustwell Living at Westwood Place and Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garrison, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near Garrison, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Garrison, Pennsylvania are Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort and Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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