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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Manayunk, PA

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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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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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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Attentive caregivers in a loving family oriented environment. I appreciate the level of professionalism provided here along with the compassionate care for clients. I highly recommend!
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: 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.
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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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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, 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.
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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.
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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in West Manayunk, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Manayunk is $4,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ambler, PA with an average of $4,273 per month.

Independent living costs in West Manayunk, PA, vs. nearby cities

West Manayunk, PA
$4,403/mo
$4,346/mo

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

West Manayunk, PA
$4,403/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in West Manayunk, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,053/mo
Independent Living
$4,403/mo

Independent living costs in West Manayunk, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,886/mo
Studio
$5,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,175/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,322/mo

Senior living costs in West Manayunk 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: West Manayunk, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Manayunk, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,403/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,280/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,053/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
West Manayunk, PA:$4,403/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
West Manayunk, PA:$5,280/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
West Manayunk, PA:$6,053/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in West Manayunk, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Manayunk 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
West Manayunk, PA$2,851/mo$3,169/mo-10.0%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Manayunk, PA
2024 average cost:$2,851/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:-10.0%
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%
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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 West Manayunk

Recent reviews for independent living in West Manayunk

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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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.

Brandywine at Voorhees

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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West Manayunk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Manayunk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Manayunk, 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 West Manayunk 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 West Manayunk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Manayunk, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Manayunk 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 West Manayunk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Manayunk, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Manayunk 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 West Manayunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Manayunk, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea at Cinnaminson and The Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Manayunk, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near West Manayunk, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Manayunk, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Arbour Square and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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