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10 Best Independent Living Communities in York, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the York 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 York. 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 10 independent living facilities in York, 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 Riverfront Park, Hardscrabble and Midtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harrisburg, Hershey and Elizabethtown.
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11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
115 reviews
I enjoy the outings, games, entertainment, the best view from every angle. Beautiful birds, cardinals, hulks, deer, bunny rabbits and squirrels. The food is good, with choices and the kitchen staff is...
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
9.1
Review score
69 reviews
The staff was amazing, very helpful. A manager literally used a box truck to move mom's things. We picked this community because of the price and location.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Photos available
7.0
Review score
1 review
Clean facility. Very nice administrative staff, efficient medical staff (PT/OT, Doctor, NP). Evening and night GNA’s on the assistant living side need improvement with timely service, patience, time...
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.
8.9
Review score
8 reviews
We were living in a community of 500 homes with all the amenities of a Resort. We were not sure that Country Meadows could satisfy us. In searching out several retirement communities we decided to pick...
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in York, PA
The average cost of senior living in York is $4,425 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include York Haven, PA with an average of $3,855 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in York, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in York, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in York vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in York, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in York
Recent reviews for independent living in York
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
5.0
I was really impressed with Traditions of Hershey when I recently visited a resident there. The facility itself is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and courteous and seem to really care about the residents there. They also seem to offer lots of social activities ...
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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
5.0
Masonic Village is an avery beautiful place to live. It has numerous and varied activities. The effort that they made to keep us safe during the Covid -19 pandemic was beyond what most of us expected. They go to extremes to keep us safe and comfortable.
Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, PA
5.0
December 8, 2023 My father moved into an independent living apartment at Senior Commons at Powder Mill earlier this week. Our experience with the entire staff, specifically [names removed] couldn’t have been better. From the very first time we visited, met [name removed] and she showed us ...
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York independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in York independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in York, 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 York 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 York partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
York, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in York 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 York communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
York, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in York 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 York offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
York, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Hershey, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Holiday Essex House are the top-rated independent living facilities near York, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near York, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in York, Pennsylvania is Traditions of Hershey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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