Best Independent Living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best-rated independent living in Philadelphia

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1. 1

   St. Rita Place

   4.8 (141 reviews)· Independent Living

2. 2

   At Peace Home Care Agency In Pennsylvania

   4.8 (38 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   At Peace helps Philadelphia families navigate Medicaid and insurance paperwork for home health services, with reviewers praising staff responsiveness, though one review noted a client left unattended.

3. 3

   NCC Neumann Senior Housing

   4.8 (9 reviews)· Independent Living

4. 4

   Mantua Presbyterian Apartments

   4.8 (6 reviews)· Independent Living

5. 5

   Pensdale II LP

   4.5 (16 reviews)· Independent Living

   Pensdale Apartments offers affordable, income-restricted independent living for seniors 62 and older in Roxborough, featuring energy-efficient units and on-site medical screening space.

6. 6

   Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill

   4.4 (117 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

7. 7

   Tioga Presbyterian Apartments

   4.6 (7 reviews)· Independent Living

8. 8

   St John Neumann Place

   4.3 (99 reviews)· Independent Living

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   Hayes Manor

   4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   Hayes Manor is a non-profit community serving older adults with limited resources, generally described as clean with caring staff, though one visitor noted an odor and wanted more activities.

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    Gloria Dei Estates

    4.1 (11 reviews)· Independent Living

    Gloria Dei Estates holds a 4.1 rating from 11 Google reviews, though no detailed comments or amenity information are available to describe daily life there.

What families say about independent living in Philadelphia

Counted across the review summaries of 34 Philadelphia communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families praise the building and grounds at 79% of 34 communities, value for money at 76%, and medical and nursing care at 71%, with smaller shares noting good staffing (24%) and cleanliness (15%). At the same time, cost and billing come up as a concern in 79% of communities and communication with families in 76%, while building upkeep (18%) and staff attitude (6%) are mentioned less often.

How families pay for independent living in Pennsylvania

Most families in Pennsylvania start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care and independent living, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy was purchased years earlier, can offset part of the monthly cost as well, though families still need to confirm what the policy actually covers and for how long. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care and is worth exploring early, since the application process can take some time.

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Independent Living near Philadelphia

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

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