The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Philadelphia, PA for 2023
Also serving communities of Yeadon, Bala Cynwyd.
There are 29 Independent Living Communities in the Philadelphia area, with 21 in Philadelphia and 8 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Philadelphia is $2,588 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,802.
To help you with your search, browse the 81 reviews below for independent living communities in Philadelphia. On average, consumers rate independent living in Philadelphia 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Cherry Hill with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Philadelphia, PA
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
Provides: Independent Living
6300 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
"My mom and step father moved into Stapeley two weeks ago, after an extensive search to find a living situation that would work for them both. They've only been there a short while, and it's still..." More
"My mom and step father moved into Stapeley two weeks ago, after an extensive search to find a living situation that would work for them both. They've only been there a short while, and it's still..." More
Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park
Provides: Independent Living
8401 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19152
"I like Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. The thing I like the best is they really take care of you. If you want something done in your apartment or you want your refrigerator fixed, they're..." More
"I like Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. The thing I like the best is they really take care of you. If you want something done in your apartment or you want your refrigerator fixed, they're..." More
Holy Redeemer Lafayette
Provides: Independent Living
8580 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
"My mother and father are going to The Lafayette-Redeemer, which is a big facility. They have apartments, and they are in the middle of renovating. The kitchen area is open. The floors are hardwood..." More
"My mother and father are going to The Lafayette-Redeemer, which is a big facility. They have apartments, and they are in the middle of renovating. The kitchen area is open. The floors are hardwood..." More
Fountain View at Logan Square
Provides: Independent Living
2 Franklin Town Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
"I recently visited this community to see what all the buzz was about. Although lots of renovations underway the employees and residents I encountered were happy and excited despite the obvious..." More
"I recently visited this community to see what all the buzz was about. Although lots of renovations underway the employees and residents I encountered were happy and excited despite the obvious..." More
Caring Star 2015
Deer Meadows Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
8301 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19152
"Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community originally founded in 1869 as The Baptist Home of Philadelphia. A community landmark, DMRC recently celebrated its..." More
"Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community originally founded in 1869 as The Baptist Home of Philadelphia. A community landmark, DMRC recently celebrated its..." More
Caring Star 2012
The Watermark At Logan Square
Provides: Independent Living
Two Franklin Town Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 1...
"My aunt and I went to The Watermark at Logan Square, she fell in love with it and didn't want to look at anything else. She'll be moving next month.
They were very friendly, very quick to respond..." More
"My aunt and I went to The Watermark at Logan Square, she fell in love with it and didn't want to look at anything else. She'll be moving next month.
They were very friendly, very quick to respond..." More
Caring Star 2015
Atria Center City
Provides: Independent Living
150 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
"Atria Center City looks like it would be a nice place to live. I like the theater, the library, and everything. The staff seems nice and they also have activities to do. It's located right..." More
"Atria Center City looks like it would be a nice place to live. I like the theater, the library, and everything. The staff seems nice and they also have activities to do. It's located right..." More
Paul's Run
Provides: Independent Living
9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
"I went to Paul's Run Retirement Community. I was very impressed. It's very well-run. And the recommendations I got were from people I knew well enough to depend on their recommendations. They had..." More
"I went to Paul's Run Retirement Community. I was very impressed. It's very well-run. And the recommendations I got were from people I knew well enough to depend on their recommendations. They had..." More
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
Provides: Independent Living
6401 Martins Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
"I went to The Philadelphia Protestant Home. I was there to visit them about a possible respite stay for my mother during the holidays. It was a lovely facility, what I saw. But because my mother..." More
"I went to The Philadelphia Protestant Home. I was there to visit them about a possible respite stay for my mother during the holidays. It was a lovely facility, what I saw. But because my mother..." More
The Villages at Pine Valley Active Ad...
Provides: Independent Living
8601 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
"The Villages at Pine Valley is wonderful. It's very good. The rooms are very nice, upgraded, clean, and a little less like a home. They have a clubhouse where they have card games, socials, and..." More
"The Villages at Pine Valley is wonderful. It's very good. The rooms are very nice, upgraded, clean, and a little less like a home. They have a clubhouse where they have card games, socials, and..." More
Delaware Valley Veterans Home
Provides: Independent Living
2701 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
"The best thing about Delaware Valley Veterans Home is that there's no entrance fee and our relative is a veteran. The place is adequate, it's not very homelike. It's more institutional-like.
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"The best thing about Delaware Valley Veterans Home is that there's no entrance fee and our relative is a veteran. The place is adequate, it's not very homelike. It's more institutional-like.
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Simpson House
Provides: Independent Living
2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
"I visited Simpson House. I liked the location and the different activities they have. They had a lot of community rooms, a gym, and a workout facility. It was really nice. The guy who I met with..." More
"I visited Simpson House. I liked the location and the different activities they have. They had a lot of community rooms, a gym, and a workout facility. It was really nice. The guy who I met with..." More
Mount Sinai Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
430 Reed St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
"I am actually very happy here in Mount Sinai Apartments. It is a senior building, and they are not subsidized, but the rent is very reasonable. You pay the rent and the electric and, of course,..." More
"I am actually very happy here in Mount Sinai Apartments. It is a senior building, and they are not subsidized, but the rent is very reasonable. You pay the rent and the electric and, of course,..." More
Gloria Dei Estates
Provides: Independent Living
1304 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
"I went to Gloria Dei Estates and they were very warm and very social. The apartments were roomy and there's a small entry fee that I could pay. I also talked to some of the residents, and they had..." More
"I went to Gloria Dei Estates and they were very warm and very social. The apartments were roomy and there's a small entry fee that I could pay. I also talked to some of the residents, and they had..." More
Hayes Manor Retirement Residence
Provides: Independent Living
2210 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
"My friend lives in Hayes Manor, and it was very nice, and very clean. My friend said the staff was wonderful. The rooms were very nice, and they have a patio and a kitchenette." More
"My friend lives in Hayes Manor, and it was very nice, and very clean. My friend said the staff was wonderful. The rooms were very nice, and they have a patio and a kitchenette." More
The York House
Provides: Independent Living
5325 Old York Road,, Philadelphia, PA 19141
"My father has moved into The York House. It's a very nice and quiet community. The people there are willing to work with you no matter what your income is. It's very clean. There are lots of..." More
"My father has moved into The York House. It's a very nice and quiet community. The people there are willing to work with you no matter what your income is. It's very clean. There are lots of..." More
Philippian Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
5110 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
"Philippian Gardens was a very clean, nice, and quiet place to live. There weren’t any mice or roaches. They had open grounds where the senior citizens could go out and sit. The employees were very..." More
"Philippian Gardens was a very clean, nice, and quiet place to live. There weren’t any mice or roaches. They had open grounds where the senior citizens could go out and sit. The employees were very..." More
Bernice Arms
Provides: Independent Living
6000 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
"Welcome to Bernice Arms! At Bernice Arms, you’ll find a Philadelphia apartment home where everything you want is brought together: a location in the neighborhood where you want to live, amenities..." More
"Welcome to Bernice Arms! At Bernice Arms, you’ll find a Philadelphia apartment home where everything you want is brought together: a location in the neighborhood where you want to live, amenities..." More
John C. Anderson
Provides: Independent Living
249 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
"Welcome to John C. Anderson! Located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia and only minutes from the “Avenue of the Arts”, William Way Community Center and Mazonni Health & Legal Clinics,..." More
"Welcome to John C. Anderson! Located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia and only minutes from the “Avenue of the Arts”, William Way Community Center and Mazonni Health & Legal Clinics,..." More
Komfort Keepers Home Care LLC
Provides: Independent Living
2517 N 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
"We are a modish boutique home serving a maximum of 8 residents. We aim to ensure the highest quality of care to all our residents. We cater to all individual and personal care needs.
Our..." More
"We are a modish boutique home serving a maximum of 8 residents. We aim to ensure the highest quality of care to all our residents. We cater to all individual and personal care needs.
Our..." More
Upside Philadelphia
Provides: Independent Living
1616 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated..." More
"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated..." More
Premier Cadbury at Cherry Hill
Provides: Independent Living
2150 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
"My friend moved into Premier Cadbury at Cherry Hill. It has been very good, so far. It is a very large place and they have very nice amenities. The people that work there are very knowledgeable and..." More
"My friend moved into Premier Cadbury at Cherry Hill. It has been very good, so far. It is a very large place and they have very nice amenities. The people that work there are very knowledgeable and..." More
United Methodist Communities at Colli...
Provides: Independent Living
460 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
"United Methodist Communities at Collingswood was nice. The location was great. The employees that I met seemed very nice, but it's a much bigger facility, so I didn't get that warm, comfy, cozy..." More
"United Methodist Communities at Collingswood was nice. The location was great. The employees that I met seemed very nice, but it's a much bigger facility, so I didn't get that warm, comfy, cozy..." More
Oasis at the Crescent
Provides: Independent Living
7999 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
"Oasis at the Crescent is a residential community that was created with the independent senior in mind.
Our beautiful facility caters to those looking to socialize and those who just want to relax...." More
"Oasis at the Crescent is a residential community that was created with the independent senior in mind.
Our beautiful facility caters to those looking to socialize and those who just want to relax...." More
The Residence at Bala Cynwyd
Provides: Independent Living
230 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people..." More
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people..." More
Woodbury Mews
Provides: Independent Living
122 - 124 Green Avenue, Woodbury, NJ 08096
"The person who gave the tour at Woodbury Mews was friendly and knowledgeable. She showed me two different styles of two-bedroom apartments in the facility and explained the differences in services..." More
"The person who gave the tour at Woodbury Mews was friendly and knowledgeable. She showed me two different styles of two-bedroom apartments in the facility and explained the differences in services..." More
Brandywine Living at Haddonfield
Provides: Independent Living
132 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
"Brandywine Living at Haddonfield was very nice. They have a long-term staff. They knew all the residents by name and they have a rapport with them. They were very friendly. The facility was..." More
"Brandywine Living at Haddonfield was very nice. They have a long-term staff. They knew all the residents by name and they have a rapport with them. They were very friendly. The facility was..." More
Waverly Heights
Provides: Independent Living
1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
"We saw Waverly Heights. It was very lovely. It was the only place we saw that we thought we might enjoy living there. It was very nice. We met with their sales representative and walked around the..." More
"We saw Waverly Heights. It was very lovely. It was the only place we saw that we thought we might enjoy living there. It was very nice. We met with their sales representative and walked around the..." More
John D. West Center Senior Center
Provides: Independent Living
1242 West Kings Highway, Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
"I visited the facility and I was impressed! It's exactly what I'm looking for. They have very friendly staff and this lady who showed me around was very patient. She took her time and you could see..." More
"I visited the facility and I was impressed! It's exactly what I'm looking for. They have very friendly staff and this lady who showed me around was very patient. She took her time and you could see..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Philadelphia
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Review of Holy Redeemer Lafayette
Holy Redeemer Lafayette was very large and very nice. The cafeteria was a nice space. Food was included, but we felt it was too big for us. The corridors were very lengthy, but we still liked it. W... Read more
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Review of Fountain View at Logan Square
I recently visited this community to see what all the buzz was about. Although lots of renovations underway the employees and residents I encountered were happy and excited despite the obvious inc... Read more
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Review of The York House
It is apparently a non smoking building but residents smoke and ventilation brings it to all the other apartments making it hard to breathe. So many complaints filed but nothing being done. People... Read more
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