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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wheeler, PA

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Before we chose this place we did look at the raving reviews and they are living up to them. The staff here is very friendly ans attentive, if we have any request they do it immediately. It is very clean and...
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.
Pershing Heights, LLC is an independent living community located in the quiet town of New Kensington, PA. Our tiny, calm community is located in the center of a quaint neighborhood within Westmoreland County, serene with a feeling of home. Pershing Heights is a beautiful place to live and 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Luxor Gardens is community living at it's finest.  Beautiful area surrounded by trees.  Centrally located close to the Doctors, Hospitals, Drug Stores, Stores, Shopping Malls, Banks, and many other enjoyable services.  Also, buses run every hour.  We have many retirees living with us and enjoy...
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Wheeler, PA

The average cost of senior living in Wheeler is $3,473 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vanderbilt, PA with an average of $2,610 per month.

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

Wheeler, PA
$3,473/mo

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

Wheeler, PA
$3,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$3,591/mo
Independent Living
$3,473/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,839/mo
Studio
$5,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,926/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,416/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,439/mo

Senior living costs in Wheeler 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: Wheeler, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWheeler, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,473/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$2,599/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$3,591/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Wheeler, PA:$3,473/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Wheeler, PA:$2,599/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Wheeler, PA:$3,591/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Wheeler, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wheeler 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
Wheeler, PA$3,517/mo$3,158/mo+11.4%
Pennsylvania$3,336/mo$3,283/mo+1.6%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wheeler, PA
2024 average cost:$3,517/mo
2023 average cost:$3,158/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Wheeler

Recent reviews for independent living in Wheeler

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Wheeler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler, 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler 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 Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeler, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler 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 Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeler, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
47%
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Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Apple Blossom are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wheeler, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Wheeler, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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