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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Ridge, PA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
William Penn Care Center is conveniently located in Penn Township near Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Harrison City, and Routes 22 and 66.Even though the Center is less than a mile from a major highway, it is situated in rolling hills with large green vistas.
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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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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 was looking for a place to move my Mom to from CA. From the first phone call to the tour I was pleased with the pleasant experience. After she moved in I was and still am happy we found Seneca hills. The...
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Sherwood Oaks - A Lifestyle of DistinctionEnjoy an expansive campus including lakes, woodlands and a registered arboretum.  As a full lifecare community Sherwood Oaks gives you the freedom to do the things you want now, with health care guaranteed for your future.  Residential...
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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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This place is wonderful. The staff a is helpful and kind. The facility is always clean and a great effort is made to make sure the residents are happy and well cared for. The food is amazing and the staff...
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.
Welcome to Nature Park Commons.  Nature Park Commons is situated on four private wooded acres next to a nature park with walking trails. Nature Park Commons offers seasonal beauty, combined with a convenient location.  Malls, restaurants, bookstores and more, are within walking...

Cost of independent living in Oak Ridge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Oak Ridge is $6,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookville, PA with an average of $2,361 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, PA, vs. nearby cities

Oak Ridge, PA
$6,593/mo
$6,730/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, PA, vs. state and national averages

Oak Ridge, PA
$6,593/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,890/mo
Independent Living
$6,593/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,365/mo
Studio
$5,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,794/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Ridge 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: Oak Ridge, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Ridge, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$6,593/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$2,346/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,890/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Oak Ridge, PA:$6,593/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Ridge, PA:$2,346/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Oak Ridge, PA:$4,890/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Ridge 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oak Ridge, PA$3,875/mo$4,250/mo-8.8%
Pennsylvania$3,022/mo$3,023/mo-0.0%
National$2,897/mo$2,812/mo+3.0%
Oak Ridge, PA
2024 average cost:$3,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,250/mo
Percent change:-8.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,022/mo
2023 average cost:$3,023/mo
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2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Ridge

Terrace Place at Vincentian in Allison Park, PA

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When trying to find a place for my mother the search was a bit of a downer and all of the places we found just seemed dark and depressing. Until we visited Vicentian Terrace Place. It was bright and just seem more upbeat than anywhere we had been. The apartments were beautiful and the staff was ...
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Shelbourne Personal Care in Butler, PA

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We chose this community for both of my parents.It's very clean and we liked the layout of the room.It's also less expensive than other communities in the area. My mother was very resistant about moving but is now transitioning very well. She is participating in the activities the community ...
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The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA

5.0
I would highly recommend for people to go to The Waters at Wexford, per all my ratings above. They have good people who work there. They know what they're doing, and everyone is friendly. They take good care of my loved one, and everything is going well.

Oak Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Ridge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Ridge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Ridge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
47%
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Atria at Cranberry Woods, Harmony at Harts Run and Ashton Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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