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Photo of Juniper Village at Bucks County
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The apartments are beautiful and spacious. My aunt's apartment has a balcony that overlooks the Neshaminy creek which is beautiful in the Fall. All of the staff are super helpful and friendly. The aides that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The beauty of Juniper Village at Bucks County is the lifelong security afforded to each and every one of our residents; ongoing health care when and where needed, and the financial security of knowing that one's resources will be protected. We offer many apartment styles and sizes and our...
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The staff is lovely, they have plenty of nice activities, holiday parties, etc. the one bedroom apartment is the perfect size. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Holland Village is a senior living community located in Holland, PA. Holland is a community in Northampton Township, Bucks County, PA, and home to about 4,000 people. Residents will be able to enjoy quiet walks, scenic views and frequenting small stores and area restaurants with friends, or they...
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This is a wonderful place. The community is clean, and has a friendly atmosphere. My loved one is able to still be in independent living. The staff communication has been great and they are quick to...
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.
Friends Village is an independent living community in the beautiful city of Newtown, PA. This community offers a great place to live for those who are seeking a safe and comfortable home in a park-like setting. Newtown is a part of Bucks County, and it provides much to do and see. Residents and...
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It is a good place could use some more cleaning and better rooms. They do care about the patients and very nice to them. They are on top of most things. I am not to sure on the games and could use some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Caring, homelike, family-focused.' These are just a few of the words that residents and their loved ones have used to describe Pickering Manor, a non-profit, 5-Star facility with a 50+ year history of excellent care for seniors. Located just blocks from historic Newtown Borough in Bucks County,...
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We picked this community, because of the friendly home like atmosphere, great value for the money, and it's so clean. Check out the facility you won't be disappointed. I would recommend to other families.
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.
SINCE 1897, CHARACTER AND CARING Our town is your town. We have two Newtown campuses rich in character and history that offer private rooms, studios, one bedroom, two bedroom, and two bedroom deluxe for those who meet the minimum age requirement of 62 years and are both socially and physically...
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Based on what my father-in-law is telling me - The staff is friendly, the food is nothing gourmet but good, his apartment is a one bedroom and it's a nice size, they clean his apartment I believe every other...
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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The entire staff made this transition as smooth as possible. My mom gets great care and feels very loved and safe at Clare Estates.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Clare Estate Assisted Living in Bordentown, New Jersey is a truly unique and luxurious senior residential community nestled amid 10 acres of fully restored and modernized historic buildings, natural spaces and gardened lawns. The Clare Estate blends the restored former monastery of the...
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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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 Lower Makefield, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lower Makefield is $3,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Philadelphia, PA with an average of $2,568 per month.

Independent living costs in Lower Makefield, PA, vs. state and national averages

Lower Makefield, PA
$3,984/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Lower Makefield, PA, vs. other senior living options

$7,924/mo
Independent Living
$3,984/mo

Independent living costs in Lower Makefield, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,028/mo
Studio
$3,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,081/mo

Senior living costs in Lower Makefield 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: Lower Makefield, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower Makefield, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,984/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lower Makefield, PA:$3,984/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lower Makefield, PA:$6,385/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lower Makefield, PA:$7,924/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Lower Makefield, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lower Makefield and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Lower Makefield, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lower Makefield have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lower Makefield, PA$3,760/mo$3,555/mo+5.7%
Pennsylvania$3,452/mo$3,426/mo+0.8%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Lower Makefield, PA
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,452/mo
2023 average cost:$3,426/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lower Makefield

Recent reviews for independent living in Lower Makefield

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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The Farms in Hatboro, PA

5.0
My mom is starting to feel comfortable here, she even said that it was like being a nice neighborhood where you visit with everyone They have a really nice courtyard too. They have a lot of activities that my mom likes and on Fridays they have 50/50 special where they all gather and there is a ...
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Premier Cadbury in Cherry Hill, NJ

4.4
I think what sticks out most about Premier Cadbury is the friendliness of everyone. They were very welcoming and caring. The facility is a little dated, but it is overall a very nice place.

Lower Makefield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Makefield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Makefield, 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 Lower Makefield 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 Lower Makefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Makefield, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.5%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Makefield 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 Lower Makefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Makefield, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Makefield 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 Lower Makefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Makefield, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
40.8%
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