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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Longfellow, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Longfellow 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 Longfellow. 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 50 independent living facilities in Longfellow, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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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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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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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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Providence Place has multiple levels of care which is why we went with them. Our loved one is able to be here as his care increases. They also told us if needed, they would be able to get a lift which was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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I've had some dear friends with loved ones there and I've been there a few years ago. I know they were very happy with the care and it's a very, very nice place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Things are going very good for my friend since moving in here. Her apartment is huge, she has a kitchen to cook her own meals in. They have housekeeping about once a week to help her out. They also have a...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pennsfield Senior Apartments are located in rural Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. This quiet and serene borough is the sublime place to settle in and enjoy the small town life. Selinsgrove is right in the center of the Susquehanna River Valley which is full of luscious trees and...
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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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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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Longfellow, PA
The average cost of senior living in Longfellow is $3,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mapleton, PA with an average of $1,725 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longfellow, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longfellow, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Longfellow
Recent reviews for independent living in Longfellow
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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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.
Country Meadows Of West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.9
It was very difficult decision on where to send our Father for care. From my first call to country Meadows, the love and patience that were shown to us, I knew it was a first rate community in the area.
Allison in marketing walked us though the admittance process and helped us with ...
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Longfellow independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longfellow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longfellow, 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 Longfellow 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 Longfellow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longfellow, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Longfellow 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 Longfellow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longfellow, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longfellow 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 Longfellow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longfellow, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Terraces at Capitol Village, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road and Holiday Essex House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Longfellow, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Longfellow, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Longfellow, Pennsylvania is The Terraces at Capitol Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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