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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oaks, PA

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I moved in to Arbour Square in October, from the beginning I was greeted by friendly people everywhere I went. There are lots of fun activities, you can do as much or as little as you want. I wanted to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...
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Merrill Gardens is very nice. My mom settled in nicely and is well taken care of. Everyone is very friendly and no complaints about the food. I visit usually twice a week. I do some cleaning when I'm there....
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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Good management, her price range, good staff and care. I would add that it is more expensive but worth it because of the care, the caliber of people, and the accommodations.
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.
Especially now, nothing is more comforting than being surrounded by family. And that’s just what you can expect at Arcadia when we open very soon.We’re a different kind of senior living community… with a strong family foundation and inclusive, faith-based approach – we invite you to discover the...
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88 Floor plans available
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My mother has dementia and we selected Personal Care (assisted living) at Pinnacle after evaluating many assisted living facilities. The Pinnacle has a separate program calendar for dementia residents and an...
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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33 Floor plans available
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My brother who is resident says improve on food. What we enjoy most is the community life that we walk through. I am thrilled with finding Revelle for my brother's comfort of living. Visiting him at KoP is a...
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.
Tucked among 122 acres at The Village at Valley Forge, a new mixed-use community in Montgomery County, Anthology of King of Prussia invites residents to enjoy a rich and vibrant lifestyle. The Village at Valley Forge is sprinkled with dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations, offering...
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Our dad, 86, has been a resident for 1 year and he & we love EL. His room is bright and always clean. There is no smell in the halls. The food is great. Everyone on staff smiles and is welcoming. Lots of...
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.
We are locally owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by encouraging, empowering, and celebrating...
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It's important to understand all the fees and expectations before moving into the facility, and families need to be strong advocates for their loved ones. I had a rent issue, which I believe has now been...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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This transition has been not an easy one for my mother but the staff at the Bright View have been incredible. She’s finally participating in activities and engaging with other residents.
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.
Located on East Germantown Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Brightview East Norriton is the area's only full-service, rental retirement community. This inviting community brings together the best apartments and convenient services for Independent Living as well as support and care for...
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Everyone is very caring and kind. My mom enjoys being there. They are like their own little family. There are some repairs that need to be made to the facility such as they need a new roof and the carpet...
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.
Welcome home to Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek....
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I would recommend you look into the community. It worked out well for us and our loved one. The ease, responsiveness of the staff and how they worked with the family stand out to me. There was a 30 day...
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.
The Mansion at Rosemont is Main Line retirement living at its best for people 62 and better, offering superb services, amenities and dining on a 10+ acre estate, formerly owned by the nephew of renowned American Impressionist painter, Mary Cassatt.Our community's position strengthened in 2019...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Oaks, PA

The average cost of senior living in Oaks is $4,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Souderton, PA with an average of $4,009 per month.

Independent living costs in Oaks, PA, vs. nearby cities

Oaks, PA
$4,411/mo

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

Oaks, PA
$4,411/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Oaks, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,790/mo
Independent Living
$4,411/mo

Independent living costs in Oaks, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,145/mo
Studio
$5,881/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,151/mo

Senior living costs in Oaks 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: Oaks, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOaks, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,411/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,036/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,790/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Oaks, PA:$4,411/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Oaks, PA:$5,036/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Oaks, PA:$5,790/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Oaks, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oaks 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oaks, PA$4,243/mo$3,889/mo+9.1%
Pennsylvania$3,160/mo$3,022/mo+4.6%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Oaks, PA
2024 average cost:$4,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,889/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$3,022/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Oaks

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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The Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

Deer Meadows Retirement Community in Philadelphia, PA

4.0
A facility is only as good as its staff. Deer Meadows Retirement Community, for the most part, has very caring people. They are slow, however, in fixing things in the room and getting a new remote for her TV. I would recommend the facility to others.

Oaks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oaks, 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 Oaks 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 Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oaks, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oaks 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 Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oaks, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oaks 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 Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oaks, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
47%
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Arbour Square, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Arcadia at Limerick Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oaks, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Oaks, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oaks, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Arbour Square and Atria Lafayette Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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