The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester County, PA for 2024

"Freedom Village at Brandywine was beautifully set up. I just loved all the colors and the extra things that they've done in there. The area where the pool table was had nice dark green walls, like you would expect in a pool hall with mahogany chairs...."

"Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting was very modern, very spacious and open, and very clean. It was very welcoming. The apartments were beautiful. The staff who assisted us during the tour was nice. They did have a movie that was playing while we were there..."

"I think Arbour Square is a fairly new facility, only 3 years old. My mother liked it and preferred it because it was smaller. It was much more manageable for walking around or getting around. All the common areas were very nice, and everything was ne..."

"We are choosing Wellington at Hershey's Mill for my mother. It was nicely decorated. It seemed like there were a lot of activities. There were a lot of people around, like the residents were gathering in the common space. We met some of the staff, an..."

"I was able to see St. Martha Villa. The lady who conducted the tour was totally lovely. I felt like she really listened, she really wanted to understand the individual's situation, and she had a nice rapport with a couple residents that she interacte..."

"I moved into Friends Home in Kennett, and it's been a very positive experience. It's not real modern, and the building I'm in was built in the early 1800s. Kenneth Square is a lovely small town, and everybody is so nice and welcoming. I'm very please..."

"I went to The Watermark at Bellingham. It's beautiful. It's old. I think George Washington slept there, they have rebuilt and redecorated, but it's it's delightful. Walking in the front door felt warm and comfortable, and the grounds were quite lovel..."

"Tel Hai was a very lovely place to be if you can afford it. They are very pricy. The staff was very nice. They help you plan out your move from where you are to where you are going. They help you with the move, and they help with selling off your fur..."

"My husband and I visited Harrison House. We are looking for Independent living for ourselves. I loved the place. It was like a hotel. Each floor was decorated beautifully with antiques. The place was buzzing with activity. Ashley, the woman who..."

"Ashbridge Manor wouldn't be a good place for mom because she's not independent anymore, but it's very elegant. The apartment was very spacious, very clean, and very nice. The staff during the tour was very professional and very good. The food looked ..."

"I visited Brightview East Norriton. It was like walking into a hotel. It was just fabulous. The rooms were very modern, very open, bright and very nice. The experience was wonderful. The young lady who took me on tour was very knowledgeable. It was g..."

"I toured The Hickman for my mom. I saw an independent apartment, but I believe they have independent and assisted kind of mixed together in the same building. I thought that facility was wonderful. Everybody there seemed very warm. The residents who ..."

"I went to Echo Lake. It was the most expensive of the many that I've seen. Beautiful. Everything is modern, and up to date. It's new. It hasn't been in existence too long. The grounds are lovely. They have walking paths, and they have a swimming pool..."

"I am staying at Traditions. It is an independent living home. It is a fine facility, but they don't do maintenance except outside and we are responsible for house maintenance. The house is spacious enough. There are activities, just about anything yo..."

"I'm at Westminster Place at Parkesburg. It's a very, very lovely apartment. It's a one-bedroom apartment, and I have a lovely bedroom, a large bathroom with a shower, a nice-sized kitchen, a living room, and a nice, bright window with sun coming in a..."

"The pricing at Ryan Homes at Big Elk 55+ was better than the other places we toured, but their location was too remote for us. The staff who gave the tour was very nice and very thorough. They had a pool, meeting rooms, and a gym that was smaller tha..."

"The location and price of Trinity House were perfect. It was close to our home. The people looked happy and they had everything you need. However, the units were a bit worn out. ..."

" Welcome to French Creek! At French Creek, you’ll find a tranquil Phoenixville apartment home where everything you want is brought together:..."

"I live in Hershey's Mill Villages & Golf Club 55+ Active Adult Community. It used to be a big private estate. When the owners died, they sold it to builders. And the builders have over the years built 1700 homes on that ground. It's divided into 26 i..."