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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Watts, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Watts area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Watts. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Watts, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Camp Curtin, Uptown and Capitol Heights.
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11 Photo available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
15 reviews
I like the kindness and courtesy of the staff and the management. Theater place is clean, and kept clean, light and calm colors with great artwork. My only regret is that my sister did not come to Terraces...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
43 reviews
They are not holding up their promise...a little dishonest...The meals are great, the apartment is very small, it's safe and clean, people who live there are friendly... Some of the staff is not friendly. We...
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.
The Manor at Oakridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood of Harrisburg, you'll love our small town charm with big city conveniences. Residents enjoy being just minutes away from shopping, golfing, dining and...
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8.9
Review score
6 reviews
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.
The Kindred Place at Harrisburg is an independent living community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is the county seat of Dauphin County. The area is close enough to downtown to enjoy all the benefits of city life. Being comfortable located in a peaceful, rural setting, giving everyone a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
3.0
Review score
1 review
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Watts, PA
The average cost of senior living in Watts is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thompsontown, PA with an average of $3,054 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watts, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watts, PA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Watts
Recent reviews for independent living in Watts
Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA
4.5
Staff is very attentive to the needs of residents even in their independent living apartments. They are also great about keeping the families informed about their loved ones and changes in the facility.
Harmony at West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA
4.9
This is a good place. They have a lot to offer the residents. I would recommend you look at the community to see if it would work for your loved one.
The service time could be improved for meal service as it seems to be a long time to get food for the residents.
Harmony at Hershey
4.5
Personally I think it's a great place. I've worked in healthcare for years, and it's clean. I think it would be good for anyone looking for independent living to take care of their needs. Especially if you're open to taking advantage of what they have to offer - the food, activities, things ...
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Watts independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watts independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watts, 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 Watts 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 Watts partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watts, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Watts 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 Watts communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watts, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watts 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 Watts offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watts, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
40.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions of Hershey, The Terraces at Capitol Village and Holiday Essex House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watts, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Watts, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watts, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Hershey and The Terraces at Capitol Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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