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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ostend, PA
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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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The staff are the best asset of the Fairways! ([Name removed], P.A. really gets end of life care!) Need more help (aides) in the evening. Enjoy their events, gives us a chance to spend unique quality time w/...
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 staff at Meadow Lake is friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer daily activities as well as some outings. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Ostend, PA
The average cost of senior living in Ostend is $2,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westover, PA with an average of $1,658 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ostend, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ostend, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ostend
Recent reviews for independent living in Ostend
Quality Life Services Sugar Creek in Worthington, PA
4.3
Meadow Lake Manor is a very pleasant environment. The décor is beautiful and certainly not what you see in most personal care facilities.
My mother's health is noticeably improved since being there.
All of the staff is friendly and [removed], the supervisor for this unit, was extremely ...
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Brookline Village-The Fairways in State College, PA
5.0
Mom has thrived at Juniper. She has met so many wonderful people and feels at home here. The staff makes residents and families feel loved and welcomed. We cannot say how much we appreciate what everyone does from those who make the place clean & neat to management to all who provide care.
Quality Life Services Westmont in Johnstown, PA
4.5
My loved one is doing well since his move to the Westmont Woods. It is defiantly more independent living, and he has a private caregiver that checks on him. They provide meals at a cost, and the community is kept clean.
Ostend independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ostend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ostend, 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 Ostend 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 Ostend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ostend, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ostend 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 Ostend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ostend, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ostend 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 Ostend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
7.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.1%
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Maple Valley Personal Care Home, Country Manor and Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ostend, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Ostend, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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