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Photo of The Residence at Fitz Farm
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9.8
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Residence at Fitz Farm is a great place! My sister is in the independent care section at Fitz Farms. Our overall experience has been great in particular with the staff. They're always available to ask...
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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Photo of Senior Commons at Powder Mill
11 Photo available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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145 reviews
9.5
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145 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
8%
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Fantastic place , very caring great food option beauty salon for men and woman very helpful lots of activities and music comes in.
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.
Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...
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Photo of Country Meadows of York - South
8.5
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8.5
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From the perspective of the caregiver, Country Meadows South was a God send. I moved my 93 year old mother to PA from CA. Needless to say the move was highly stressful. It took the moving company three...
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
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: 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.
Photo of Springfield Apartments
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.
Photo of The Village at Kelly Drive
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Shrewsbury Lutheran Retirement
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Village At Sprenkle Drive
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Jacobs Mills, PA

The average cost of senior living in Jacobs Mills is $4,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampden, PA with an average of $3,070 per month.

Independent living costs in Jacobs Mills, PA, vs. state and national averages

Jacobs Mills, PA
$4,234/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Jacobs Mills, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,023/mo
Independent Living
$4,234/mo

Independent living costs in Jacobs Mills, PA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,922/mo

Senior living costs in Jacobs Mills vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jacobs Mills, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJacobs Mills, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,234/mo$3,813/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,771/mo$5,701/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,023/mo$7,255/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Jacobs Mills, PA:$4,234/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Jacobs Mills, PA:$4,771/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Jacobs Mills, PA:$6,023/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Jacobs Mills, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Jacobs Mills and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Jacobs Mills, PAPA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Jacobs Mills, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jacobs Mills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Jacobs Mills, PA$3,475/mo$3,607/mo-3.7%
Pennsylvania$3,102/mo$2,899/mo+7.0%
National$2,905/mo$2,827/mo+2.8%
Jacobs Mills, PA
2024 average cost:$3,475/mo
2023 average cost:$3,607/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,102/mo
2023 average cost:$2,899/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,905/mo
2023 average cost:$2,827/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Jacobs Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Jacobs Mills

Brightview Westminster Ridge

5.0
Our experience with Brightview Westminster Ridge has been a very positive one! The entire place just has a very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The residents all seem to get along so well, nobody even closes their doors during the day! It's a clean, nice looking community, and they even do a ...
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Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, PA

4.8
would recommend to others great facility. nice people and great residents my mom likes it here alot. i knew when i toured this location this was it. she was currently at another location and it wasnt a good fit.

The Residence at Fitz Farm in York, PA

5.0
The management and staff are very professional and interact well with all the residents. Facility is always very clean. Apartments - independent care provide a number of size options. Apartments are cleaned once a week for the residents and once a month when furniture is pulled out for a deeper ...
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Jacobs Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jacobs Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jacobs Mills, 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 Jacobs Mills 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 Jacobs Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jacobs Mills, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Jacobs Mills 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 Jacobs Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jacobs Mills, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
13%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jacobs Mills 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 Jacobs Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jacobs Mills, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.4%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
40.9%
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The Residence at Fitz Farm, Senior Commons at Powder Mill and Country Meadows of York - South are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jacobs Mills, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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