The Best Independent Living Communities in Philadelphia County, PA

"I toured the Deer Meadows Retirement Community. It was accommodating. It was comfortable, and the people there seemed very happy to be there. It was pretty clean. It was decent, like I walked into the dining room, I was impressed. I have multiple scl..."

"Room was large and clean Staff was excellent Food service was very good..."

"What we liked about Holy Redeemer Lafayette was that it was very homey. A lot of places that we looked at were like hotels and we just felt like this was more to our liking. They have both independent living and assisted living there. The facility wa..."

"I like the open air at Delaware Valley Veterans Home. It has wide hallways and everything's on one level. I think Dad could relate to the people there, because he uses a walker, and mostly everyone was in walkers, so it made him feel very comfortable..."

"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 a good experience living there. They said there are a..."

"My brother is at The Watermark at Logan Square right now. He went from rehab to assisted living there, and we're happy with it. There's not much I don't like about it. With Covid, they're extremely diligent about keeping things clean. They're handlin..."

"I toured The York House. I liked it. I saw something on the 11th floor. There are nice windows, and I like the upper floors. The upkeep was very clean. The staff knew what she was doing, and I followed her. I asked her questions, and she showed me st..."

"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 trips. My parents are in the independent living section ..."

"My dad used to live at Arthur and Estelle Sidewater House. It was a nice little place. He liked it there. They kept it clean. They offered them outside trips, but he didn't go. There was only one staff member who sat in the office. I liked it and it ..."

"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, whatever cable and telephone, and that's it. My apartmen..."

"I was a resident of Ephraim Goldstein Apartments. Everybody there was warm, welcoming, and very pleasant. The staff was excellent. The food was very good. They do have a library, a pool room, and refreshments in the same room. The value for money was..."

"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 nice and kind. I would recommend it very highly. ..."

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 designed to make your life more enjoyable, and features that are both modern and centered on comfort. When you choose a one-bedroom apartment, you’ll find open floor plans with large windows and fully equipped kitchens that make coming home special. Adding to these wonderful comforts, you’ll also enjoy all of the extras at Bernice Arms such as an inviting community room, resident lounge and on-site laundry facilities. Bordering Cobbs Creek Park and located close to public transportation, Bernice Arms puts you close to the places you want to be: shopping, dining and entertainment. This is the kind of home you’ve been looking for. At Bernice Arms, we bring it all together. Apartment Features: Spacious floor plans Large windows Separate living and dining rooms Fully equipped, modern kitchen Walk-in closets Wall-to-wall carpeting Ceramic-tiled baths Central A/C Resident controlled heating and cooling Community Amenities: Courtyard Inviting community room Resident lounge On-site laundry facilities Professionally landscaped grounds On-site management On-site maintenance with 24-hour emergency call service Close to trolley stop and other public transportation Short walk to Cobbs Creek Park

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 and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.