The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Chester County, PA

"Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting was very similar to the other place. I like it. The lady that toured us was very knowledgeable and very patient. She knew her stuff. She showed us a bunch of different options. She did great. The facilities were fine. How..."

"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...."

"My husband has been at Merrill Gardens at West Chester for a month now. The staff there is very competent and very much involved with my husband. They know him by name. He's not just a person there, they care for him. Anything we have asked of them, ..."

"The rooms are huge and so up to date! Donna in the sales office was extremely informative and a pleasure to talk to..."

"We toured St. Martha Villa. I like where it's located, and it was on the grounds of a church, which was important to me. It wasn't too big. It was very well kept, nice looking, and very cozy, and not institutional at all. Everybody was friendly. They..."

"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 like the size of the apartments at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, both the one-bedroom apartment and the studio. They were spacious compared to the others. It looked pleasant. The woman that did the tour was excellent and very knowledgeable. I liked..."

"We toured Tel Hai. We like the location, the people that we've met, and the price range. Our problem is that there's no housing available there. They showed us everything. They showed us the clubs, swimming pool, restaurants, and continuing care faci..."

"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 ..."

"There really is nothing negative to say. From the Director to the staff explained everything clearly all of the details for my mother to live there. My mother, along with other relatives, were residents at Harrison House and for the most part, the s..."

"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 ..."

"Brightview East Norriton was very neat, clean, and nice-looking. The outside areas were very nice. The rooms were neat and clean, the pub was nice, and the people were very friendly. I liked all the outside areas where you could go hang out. It looke..."

"I toured Echo Lake, and it was worth a six. It was like being in a luxury hotel. It was gorgeous. Everything that you can imagine they have, except for the chapel. They have doctors' offices. They have a gym. They had a huge art room, and a bus to ta..."

"THey gave me all pertenant information in a timely manner. A tour was gven of the rooms & facility. Employees were personable and answered all of my questions. My only complainant was the property manager told me over & over that a form necessary ..."

"I have been accepted at Barclay Friends. The tour was very nice. Lori, the director, was very open and very helpful. I went back a second time so that I could see a one-bedroom apartment, and a resident was willing to let me come in and see it. It wa..."

"I had an in-person tour of Simpson Meadows. I like the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, and the general layout of the living apartment. They showed me the dining area...."

"Both Mom and Dad have been residents at Ware for several years in the Skilled Nursing unit and assisted living side (Dad)! The love and care provided by the staff is amazing! I’m so happy they are cared for and treated with dignity and respect!..."

"Jenner's Pond was lovely and I had friends there, but it was too far for my family. The apartment was very nice. The staff was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and answered all my questions. The food was excellent. They have trips, people coming in ..."

"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..."

"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..."