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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
William Penn Care Center is conveniently located in Penn Township near Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Harrison City, and Routes 22 and 66.Even though the Center is less than a mile from a major highway, it is situated in rolling hills with large green vistas.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Redstone Highlands is a continuing care retirement organization offering a variety of quality housing choices for older adults who prefer to live with peace of mind in a comfortable community. Living options include senior apartments, personal care, memory impairment and access to nursing care at...
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I was looking for a place to move my Mom to from CA. From the first phone call to the tour I was pleased with the pleasant experience. After she moved in I was and still am happy we found Seneca hills. The...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We chose The Wyngate because of the location and it is by a hospital which is nice. Her room size is on the smaller side, but it is adequate for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Outstanding place.. Mom loves it there..care is first!!Everyone is so caring and kind..she is so comfortable there..very clean rooms an laundry is done daily!quality care is so important..she's been at...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Ark Manor, providing care for senior adults comes from the heart. Each of our residents is a unique individual and our policies and programs respect their dignity, spiritual well-being and independence. We have maintained the harmony and warmth of a loving home that is spacious, clean, safe...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Garards Fort, PA

The average cost of senior living in Garards Fort is $3,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waynesburg, PA with an average of $2,365 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Garards Fort, PA vs. nearby cities

Garards Fort, PA
$3,577/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Garards Fort, PA vs. the state and national average

Garards Fort, PA
$3,577/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Garards Fort vs. other types of senior living

$5,842/mo
Independent Living
$3,577/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Garards Fort, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,779/mo
Studio
$4,982/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,135/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,141/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Garards Fort

Recent reviews for independent living in Garards Fort

The Residence at Bethel Park

5.0
Mom enjoys the wildlife: deer, rabbits, squirrel, chipmunks,etc. It's like being home. Very good food at reasonable price for guests. Custodial staff cleans room 1x per week. Mom very appreciate. No oven or stove in apartment which is good idea. Reduces fire hazard. Wide variety of ...
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Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA

4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me. The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Garards Fort independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garards Fort independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garards Fort, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garards Fort independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Garards Fort partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garards Fort, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Garards Fort independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Garards Fort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garards Fort, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garards Fort independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Garards Fort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garards Fort, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.7%
40%
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The Residence at Bethel Park, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Harmony at Morgantown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garards Fort, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 59 independent living facilities near Garards Fort, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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