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Photo of Colonial Manor at Panther Valley
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The staff is most accommodating and ready to help, the room is clean, spacious and very comfortable and the nursing staff has been very helpful.
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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33 Floor plans available
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They are very attentive and friendly to everyone. My mom is now in the assisted living building and she really likes it there. She has the smallest size room a studio but doesn't seem to mind. They come to...
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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The office team was very responsive and is attentive to my in laws needs. Maintenance is there when ever they need help with anything at all. it's clean but I feel like it never smells disinfected or...
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.
Shawnee Ridge is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of active residents 55 years of age and older. Our residents enjoy independence and privacy in their apartments and town homes and have the option to participate in weekly activities. All residents enjoy maintenance free...
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The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
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Walden III is a great place. My mom really likes it there. The staff is helpful and friendly. Mom doesn't eat on the common area she is still able to cook for herself. Since mom live in the part of the...
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.
Walden III at Wind GapWalden III at Wind Gap is a senior living community located in Wind Gap, PA, in Northampton County. Wind Gap is a small borough with beautiful mountain views in the Lehigh Valley with a lot of parks, outdoor recreational facilities, restaurants, stores and shops. Residents...
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: 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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As I reflect on a bustling and boisterous Thanksgiving day with my family (Mom included), many things come to mind - impossibly delicious food, hilarious antics, and special family connections. I can safely...
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.
Whether you’re a resident or visitor you’re important to us. Our goal is always to make you feel welcome at our Senior Living Community. Here at The Chandler Estates, we promote an active, elegant, rural and independent lifestyle molded to suit each individual resident. We are “Proud to make a...
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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.
For over twenty years we have been proud to present this unique concept in assisted living and independent living for older adults, in a beautiful country setting. It is our aim to provide you with the services and programs you need to maintain independent, dignified living. Our staff is...
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Cost of independent living in Portland, PA

The average cost of senior living in Portland is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allentown, PA with an average of $3,560 per month.

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

Portland, PA
$3,797/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,184/mo
Independent Living
$3,797/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,933/mo
Studio
$2,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,827/mo

Senior living costs in Portland 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: Portland, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,797/mo$3,813/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,159/mo$5,701/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,184/mo$7,255/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Portland, PA:$3,797/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Portland, PA:$5,159/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Portland, PA:$7,184/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Portland, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Portland 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
Portland, PA$3,622/mo$3,597/mo+0.7%
Pennsylvania$3,452/mo$3,426/mo+0.8%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Portland, PA
2024 average cost:$3,622/mo
2023 average cost:$3,597/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Portland

Recent reviews for independent living in Portland

Merriam Casa Bella in Newton, NJ

5.0
My dad is receiving excellent care and attention, they assist him with all of his daily living, and the food is great. Compared to other facilities, the food is great, for example, pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, beef stew, mac and cheese, home made soups, unsweet iced tea, pudding to ...
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The Chandler Estate Inc. in Pen Argyl, PA

5.0
I love in one of their cottages, so my review pertains especially to those, but I overall I'm very pleased with The Chandler Estate. The building is well insulated, well maintained, and clean. I like the layout, and it also has a well equipped kitchen (although there is no dishwasher). In terms ...
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Country Meadows of Bethlehem

4.6
My mom has been living at Country Meadows, in the Pathways Unit, for over a year and a half. She has a lovely apartment with many of her own items from home, creating a warm, comfortable and familiar environment. She has very kind caretakers who enjoy caring for her and making sure she feels ...
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Portland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
40.9%
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Colonial Manor at Panther Valley, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and Shawnee Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portland, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Portland, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Portland, Pennsylvania is Traditions of Hanover. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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