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The cost of independent living in Ironsides is about $4,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 294 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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From the first meeting to see the facility my parents, myself and brother felt very welcomed. We had a very detailed extensive tour meeting residents and staff along the way. Came back another time with...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...
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Beautiful place! Friendly staff! My mom was in a studio apt which was a perfect size for her and had everything she needed in it. I can't speak for the other apartment types because I never saw them.
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.
At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...
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1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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63 reviews
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63 reviews
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There are lots of social activities if those wish to partake beautiful facility clean and staff is excellent. They take well care of the residence. Food is good.
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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9.4
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I do think it is really expensive, however All of the staff are friendly and helpful. Even at times where I disagreed about something related to my Mom's care they were willing to listen and compromise. I...
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.
Especially now, nothing is more comforting than being surrounded by family. And that’s just what you can expect at Arcadia when we open very soon.We’re a different kind of senior living community… with a strong family foundation and inclusive, faith-based approach – we invite you to discover the...
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9.0
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124 reviews
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124 reviews
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Beautifully landscaped setting, facility is well maintained, pleasant contemporary decor, friendly residents, responsive staff, good quality food, decent amenities (local transportation, activities, laundry...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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8.9
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I moved from another state to live near my son's family due to the birth of my first granddaughter. This was a huge change. Retired and left friends and family. The staff at Anthology KOP were and are very...
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.
Tucked among the lush river valley of King of Prussia, Revelle Senior Living offers a vibrant, upscale lifestyle among interesting and friendly neighbors. This residence caters to adults with varying needs and preferences, offering three senior living solutions to serve residents now and in the...
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
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.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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8.4
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14 reviews
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Everyone was professional, compassionate and friendly. After months of visiting and evaluating many independent living facilities, we chose Echo. Unfortunately, 2 1/2 days after moving in, my wife was taken...
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.
Echo Lake is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, within the picturesque community of Atwater. Our community is situated in rolling hills of beautiful Chester County, less than 10 miles from Paoli, Devon-Berwyn, and Frazer, and less than 20 miles from Chester Springs, Exton, Chesterbrook, and West...
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6.5
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80 reviews
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80 reviews
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Everyone is very caring and kind. My mom enjoys being there. They are like their own little family. There are some repairs that need to be made to the facility such as they need a new roof and the carpet...
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 home to Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek....
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My loved one's experience here over the years has been mostly good. We had a brief miscommunication after a hospital stay, but that seems to be all worked out and communication is improving. This is a newer...
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.
What used to be one of Collegeville’s most beloved landmarks is now the area’s most loved senior living community! Providence Place at the Collegeville Inn is situated on 20 acres along the scenic Perkiomen Creek. The former Inn has been renovated to serve as the residents’ main dining room with...
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Had to move my mother from a private pay facility to a private pay/ Medicaid facility as her finances are dwindling and she will be able to transition to skilled nursing/medicaid when the time comes....
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.
The Residences at Manatawny Village is a senior living community located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The community resides in the center of a productive farming and dairy region and has access to the nearby historic diatrict of Pottstown which offers tremendous opportunities for social,...
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The VC is really nice and the provide really good care. We expected the application to take a long time but he was able to move in in a month. He's in the new part so it has alot of ammentities, they provide...
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: 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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...

Cost of independent living in Ironsides, PA

The average cost of senior living in Ironsides is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Souderton, PA with an average of $4,076 per month.

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

Ironsides, PA
$4,424/mo

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

Ironsides, PA
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,192/mo

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

$5,988/mo
Independent Living
$4,424/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,450/mo
Studio
$5,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,026/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,680/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ironsides over time

Ironsides, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Ironsides

Recent reviews for independent living in Ironsides

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, PA

5.0
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and better help.

The Farms in Hatboro, PA

5.0
My mom is starting to feel comfortable here, she even said that it was like being a nice neighborhood where you visit with everyone They have a really nice courtyard too. They have a lot of activities that my mom likes and on Fridays they have 50/50 special where they all gather and there is a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere at various communities, with residents and staff being described as kind and amiable. At Arbour Square, families express appreciation for the sense of community and the opportunities for socialization. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Ind ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Residents often praise the food quality and variety at their communities. For example, at Arbour Square, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions. At Wellington at Hershey's Mill, the meals are described as excellent and there is a tremendous variety.
Spacious and updated living spaces. Many reviews mention the cleanliness and modernity of the living spaces, with residents enjoying the bright and updated apartments. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, apartments come with a washer and dryer and residents can age in place with the community's support.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at their communities. For instance, at Arbour Square, there are many activities for residents to participate in daily. At Bellingham at West Chester, families appreciate the value for the money and the numerous things to do.
Considerate and attentive staff. Reviews consistently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of staff members at communities. For example, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, staff members are well-informed about residents' needs. At Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, the people present a very pleasant atmos ...
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Accessible on-site amenities and services. Communities offer convenient on-site amenities and services, including doctors and transportation. At Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, residents appreciate the covered underground parking and storage lockers. At Bellingham at West Chester, local transportation and doctors ...
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Ironsides independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ironsides independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ironsides, 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 Ironsides 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 Ironsides partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ironsides, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ironsides 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 Ironsides communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ironsides, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
70%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ironsides 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 Ironsides offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ironsides, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
90%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
70%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
47.5%
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Arbour Square, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Foulk Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ironsides, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Ironsides, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ironsides, Pennsylvania are Arbour Square, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Manor At Market Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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