The Best Independent Living Communities in Monroe County, PA

"I toured Riverton Enhanced Senior Living. It has an open design so that you don't feel like you're in a narrow hall all the time, and it seems to be well supplied with furnishings, so nice atmosphere. The staff was a good communicator, answered all m..."

"I'm leaning towards Phoebe Allentown. They were very, very nice, I filled up all the applications, gave them the documents they wanted. The apartments were much smaller than what I have here. They have transportation, one meal a day, socialization an..."

"My mom will be moving into The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. We chose it because of the cost structure and the way they do it. The monthly fees are affordable. They have a large upfront payment, but we could manage that. They have a charitable program..."

"My mom stayed at MapleShade Meadows Senior Living on a respite. She did well there. She wasn't there that long. She had a couple of confused moments, but they took good care of her. It was good. There were always a lot of activities going on. People ..."

"I chose this community for Mom. This one is beautiful. It has beautiful grounds. The people were very nice. This place is clean, nice, and pretty. I talked to some of the people there and they seemed happy. I love the room and I'm very happy with our..."

"Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home was very receptive. I went up, someone was there to greet me, and I liked the place. It seemed to be very clean. There seemed to be a lot of people around taking care of the residents. John did the tour for us and was v..."

Shawnee Ridge is an active adult community in East Stroudsburg. Designed for residents age 55 and older, this community features spacious apartments or townhomes and a variety of amenities for residents to enjoy. This facility overlooks the beautiful Delaware Water Gap where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains, creating scenic overlooks on the way to the Poconos. Shawnee Ridge is an independent living community. Residents are in charge of their own schedules and dining options. They can choose from one- or two-bedroom apartments or one- or two-story townhomes. However, Shawnee Ridge offers a "maintenance-free" lifestyle since this facility also offers interior and exterior home maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, snow removal and shoveling and payment of real estate and property taxes as well as most utilities. This community has an array of amenities and activities for its residents. A fitness center with a pool and exercise classes like tai chi, line dancing and swimming help residents stay healthy. Shared spaces like a community center, library, and garden provide opportunities for residents to spend time together and form friendships. Day trips, seminars, classes and clubs help residents get involved in the community. A massage room and a salon are also available for pampering.

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Welcome to Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt! In and around 1975, the Reverend Clifford Carr asked members of the Parish of the Holy Family Episcopal Church, composed of St. Mary's Church in Wind Gap, PA and St. Joseph's Church in West Bangor to consider "community outreach" by establishing a facility for senior citizens on a fixed income, under the direction of the United States Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentThe Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt is a 94 unit apartment complex located in the beautiful rural community known as Bangor, Pennsylvania (Slate Belt). The Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt is owned and operated by the Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt, Inc. and operates under a Section 202/8 Housing Assistace Contract with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Section 8 of the United States Housing Act enables the Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt to offer affordable, safe, decent and sanitary housing to the elderly and mobility impaired individuals that meet the income and screening criteria as set forth by HUD and Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt's Tenant Selection Plan (see Rents - Qualifications for Housing - Tenant Selection - Plan).

"I called to schedule a tour and no one ever got back to me. However, I was in the area so I decided I would drop in for a tour. When I got there there was no one at all in the building. I could not find any staff. One of the residents came from upsta..."

"I went to Walden III for a tour. From what I've seen, it seems like an excellent facility. Everything looked new and well-maintained. There didn't seem to be anything out of place. We spoke to one of the residents just by chance, and she had nothing ..."

"It was very good and had a very fine layout. They offer everything, except for a pool. If you have a cottage and you get sick, they could move you into the assisted care facility. We walked through a two-bedroom cottage with a garage, a living room, ..."

"My mother likes Mrs Bush's Personal Care Home the most. If she doesn't qualify for independent living, then she'll go into assisted living there. It was a very nice setting. Some of the people who work there had their dogs there. There were two dogs ..."

"Heritage Village offers single and double cottages as well as high-rise apartment buildings. The facilities were very nice and the units were large. The staff was very knowledgeable about their retirement community. They went over the financial costs..."