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The cost of independent living in Jefferson Center is about $3,463 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 137 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Ashton Commons
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77 Floor plans available
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Make sure families get all the details regarding any additional costs related to services upfront and before you move in. Have them explain to the families who you contact for different questions whether it...
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.
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh in the heart of Wexford, Pennsylvania, Ashton Commons Senior Living offers an exceptional senior living experience defined by resort-style amenities, personalized care, and a vibrant community. Whether you are looking for independent living,...
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2424 Floor plans available
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Very happy with the choice. Very friendly and personable staff, from front desk to front office to meal staff to cleaning staff. Food is varied and tasty. Wide variety of available activities. Shuttle...
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.
Life at Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods is vibrant and active, just like you. Even better, you can find a senior living solution that suits your unique preferences and needs right here in our beautiful and modern residence. Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods offers three senior living solutions for...
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My in laws were at another large facility and enjoy this one much better. From what I've heard from them/family staff is very nice. Other residents have been nice when we visited and it's a nice quiet area...
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.
The Commons at Stonebrook Villageoffers an active lifestyle for individuals55 and over. We provide a warm, friendlyatmosphere with no buy-in fees orlong-term leases, where our staff gets toknow each of our residents and can helpthem to Live an Abundant Life®.The Commons at Stonebrook Village is...
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4747 Floor plans available
8.9
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The only thing that stands out to me is the maintenance response time. We wanted to have the TV hung in my brother's room. They took at least 3 months to hang it. Also the shower in his room was running cold...
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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Photo of St John Community, a CCRC
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The campus has a wide range of care levels. My mom is in the Rosecrest Memory Care facility. Rosecrest can accommodate about 20-30 memory care residents. Newer Facility - built exclusively for memory 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.
For more than 100 years, St. John Communityhas helped seniors thrive spiritually, emotionally,intellectually and physically. Through our vibrantcontinuing care community, our goal is to help you live life to the fullest—with the respect, love and the compassion you deserve.Explore what this...
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Province of Wexford is a wonderful place. Mom has been there a year now. The staff is so caring. They treat mom like a queen. The place is super clean. I'm so happy with our discussion to place her there. We...
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.
Welcome to The Province of Wexford, a senior living residence created to give you the opportunity to learn, grow, and indulge your interests every day. The Province of Wexford offers three senior living solutions to meet the needs and preferences of residents: independent living, assisted living,...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Shelbourne Personal Care and the overall experience at this facility has been very good. My loved one seems to like the staff and also enjoys the activities, but does...
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.
Shelbourne Personal Care provides the highest level of quality care to our residents in a relaxed, home-like environment. Our staff is always available 24-hours a day to assist with any needs that your loved one might have. At Shelbourne Personal Care, our team of professional staff works around...
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We liked how the community when our loved one was there was fairly new. We liked all the amenities they offered and all the different types of levels of care for the residents.
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
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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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
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
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
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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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
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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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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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Jefferson Center, PA

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson Center is $3,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Worthington, PA with an average of $2,391 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson Center, PA vs. nearby cities

Jefferson Center, PA
$3,463/mo
$3,612/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson Center, PA vs. the state and national average

Jefferson Center, PA
$3,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jefferson Center vs. other types of senior living

$4,754/mo
Independent Living
$3,463/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Jefferson Center, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,895/mo
Studio
$6,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,593/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,564/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,550/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson Center

Concordia of Monroeville

4.6
My aunt has been a resident of Concordia for two years. I would like to commend the staff for the excellent care she has been given especially during these trying time with all the Covid-19 restrictions. The staff has always responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner. They are ...
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Terrace Place at Vincentian in Allison Park, PA

5.0
When trying to find a place for my mother the search was a bit of a downer and all of the places we found just seemed dark and depressing. Until we visited Vicentian Terrace Place. It was bright and just seem more upbeat than anywhere we had been. The apartments were beautiful and the staff was ...
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Shelbourne Personal Care in Butler, PA

5.0
We chose this community for both of my parents.It's very clean and we liked the layout of the room.It's also less expensive than other communities in the area. My mother was very resistant about moving but is now transitioning very well. She is participating in the activities the community ...
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Jefferson Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson Center, 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 Jefferson Center 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 Jefferson Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson Center, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson Center 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 Jefferson Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson Center, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson Center 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 Jefferson Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson Center, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.1%
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Ashton Commons, Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods and The Commons at Stonebrook Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson Center, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Jefferson Center, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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