About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pen Mar, PA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar. 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 63 independent living facilities in Pen Mar, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Frederick, Gettysburg and Greencastle.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Gettysburg and Greencastle.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Holiday Essex House and Arbor Terrace of Herndon
zipAveragecost: $4,737

Pen Mar Independent Living Facilities | 1218 Reviews

Showing 52 communities
Last Updated: 12/18/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
5 star
94%
4 star
6%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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.
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
34%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Pen Mar, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pen Mar is $4,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newville, PA with an average of $3,639 per month.

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, vs. nearby cities

Pen Mar, PA
$4,737/mo

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

Pen Mar, PA
$4,737/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,145/mo
Independent Living
$4,737/mo

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,934/mo
Studio
$5,347/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,992/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,624/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Pen Mar 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: Pen Mar, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePen Mar, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,737/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,252/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,145/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Pen Mar, PA:$4,737/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Pen Mar, PA:$5,252/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Pen Mar, PA:$5,145/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Pen Mar, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pen Mar 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.

Pen Mar, PAPA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Pen Mar, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pen Mar 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
Pen Mar, PA$3,014/mo$3,297/mo-8.6%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pen Mar, PA
2024 average cost:$3,014/mo
2023 average cost:$3,297/mo
Percent change:-8.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,336/mo
2023 average cost:$3,283/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Pen Mar

Recent reviews for independent living in Pen Mar

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
Read more

Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC in Rockville, MD

4.6
Overall my mothers happy. Communication was tough at the beginning but has gotten better. They set up covid shots for the residence and made that really easy. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I enjoy dining in our Fireside Dining Room, The Bistro and The Pub. The food is well prepared, presented in an attractive fashion, and is exceptional. The atmospheres of the venues are unique. I particularly enjoy the specials which are offered each night. The variety of the Seafood/Fish ...
Read more

Pen Mar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pen Mar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pen Mar, 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 Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pen Mar, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pen Mar, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Pen Mar 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 Pen Mar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pen Mar, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Holiday Essex House and Arbor Terrace of Herndon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pen Mar, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near Pen Mar, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pen Mar, Pennsylvania are Senior Commons at Powder Mill, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Bedford Court, a CCRC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top