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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Kennett Square, PA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 8 independent living facilities in Kennett Square, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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9.4
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40 reviews
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5 star
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It's been wonderful. It happened very rapidly. I love Ivy Creek… I'm so glad I made the choice. I have a studio apartment… It's precious. The independent environment includes three meals a day… A caring...
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.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site...
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Photo of Shipley Living
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
5 star
59%
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8%
3 star
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We feel the need to highlight the care our Mother is receiving from Encore at Wilmington. The Staff have been warm and welcoming. Walking around the Facility, you are sure to be greeted with a ‘Hello’ and a...
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.
Shipley Living is a full service, continuing care rental retirement community serving independent living, assisted living, and skilled and rehabilitation services.Shipley Living, a proud member of the community for over 35 years, was originally elementary school; it is located in the Brandywine...
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Photo of Millcroft Living
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8.8
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31 reviews
8.8
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31 reviews
5 star
48%
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13%
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13%
2 star
10%
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16%
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Basically, we have not incurred any problems. Everyone is very friendly and helpful foods been great cleaning people come once a week and do their thing. [name removed] is in a studio apartment, but she...
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 35 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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7.2
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The apartment is lovely -- it is large, with high ceilings and lots of light. The balcony is also large and has a very nice view. The food is quite good, we were very pleasantly surprised. The staff have all...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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.
The historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Weston Senior Living Center at Highfield
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.
Weston Senior Living Center at Highfiels has been caring for 55+ adults since 1912. Weston has managed the campus since 2011 and purchased the campus from The Masons in 2012. Since then Weston Senior Living has made many upgrades to the Rest Residential and Skilled neighborhoods.Additionally, we...
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Cost of independent living in Kennett Square, PA

The average cost of senior living in Kennett Square is $4,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Philadelphia, PA with an average of $3,112 per month.

Independent living costs in Kennett Square, PA, vs. state and national averages

Kennett Square, PA
$4,127/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Kennett Square, PA, vs. other senior living options

$7,959/mo
Independent Living
$4,127/mo

Independent living costs in Kennett Square, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,107/mo
Studio
$3,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/mo

Senior living costs in Kennett Square 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: Kennett Square, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKennett Square, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,127/mo$3,813/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,367/mo$5,701/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,959/mo$7,255/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Kennett Square, PA:$4,127/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Kennett Square, PA:$6,367/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Kennett Square, PA:$7,959/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Kennett Square, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kennett Square 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.

Kennett Square, PAPA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Kennett Square, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kennett Square 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
Kennett Square, PA$3,760/mo$3,555/mo+5.7%
Pennsylvania$3,452/mo$3,426/mo+0.8%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Kennett Square, PA
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,452/mo
2023 average cost:$3,426/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kennett Square

Recent reviews for independent living in Kennett Square

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Kennett Square independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennett Square independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennett Square, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living, Shipley Living and Millcroft Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 48% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 48% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 29% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 45% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 38% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 41% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Russian, Ukrainian, and Filipino 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living, Shipley Living, and Millcroft Living 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Millcroft Living, Friends Home in Kennett, and Weston Senior Living Center at Highfield 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living, Shipley Living, and Millcroft Living 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living, Shipley Living, and Millcroft Living
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