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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rapho, PA

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Photo of Juniper Village at LebanonCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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My mother was only there 6 days. She had to then be hospitalized and on hospice. The overall care, staff, food was wonderful. She wasn't there long enough fir me to comment about activities.
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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33 Photos available
9.8
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17 reviews
9.8
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17 reviews
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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 Traditions of Hershey
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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111 reviews
9.6
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111 reviews
5 star
74%
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24%
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The staff is very nice and helpful and accommodating, the building is very well kept and clean. We hired the Home Instead company to make sure [name removed] gets her medicine taken correctly and if 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.
Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...
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Photo of Harmony at Hershey
1414 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
5 star
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Very happy with the overall appearance of Harmony. Very upscale with furnishings and always clean. My father receives very good care for the most part. Harmony is experiencing staffing issues with dining...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at HersheyIndependent Living | Personal Care | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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66 Photos available
3.0
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14 reviews
3.0
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14 reviews
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Because "A Place for Mom" helped me find St. Johns Herr Estate I now live there. I love it. My cottage is wonderful.....I couldn't be happier. Independent living at its best. I hope I can remain...
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 art of living well is defined at St. John's. Offering the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, supportive services and access to healthcare, St. John's Herr Estate is an established community designed to meet your physical, spiritual and social aspirations. Here you decide how you want to...
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My loved one is here at this community now and is doing well in the memory care unit. My loved one is very happy here. Everything that they do is highly rated and everything is going well. She has settled in...
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.
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9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
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We had an excellent experience overall w/ admissions director, direct caregivers were very, & business office manager as well as programming leaders for community club in memory support of our Mother! We...
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.
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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.
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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.
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My Mother in Law (MIL) moved into the Lancaster Country Meadows last summer and absolutely loves it there! Nice big room, good food, lots of activities for everyone if you want to participate. Allows pets,...
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.
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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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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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 Arbor View At Willow Valley
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.

Cost of independent living in Rapho, PA

The average cost of senior living in Rapho is $3,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Royalton, PA with an average of $3,178 per month.

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

Rapho, PA
$3,273/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Rapho, PA, vs. other senior living options

$7,597/mo
Independent Living
$3,273/mo

Independent living costs in Rapho, PA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,244/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,275/mo

Senior living costs in Rapho 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: Rapho, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRapho, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,273/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,540/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,597/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Rapho, PA:$3,273/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Rapho, PA:$5,540/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Rapho, PA:$7,597/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Rapho, PA, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Rapho, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rapho 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
Rapho, PA$3,599/mo$3,422/mo+5.2%
Pennsylvania$3,465/mo$3,342/mo+3.7%
National$3,323/mo$3,243/mo+2.5%
Rapho, PA
2024 average cost:$3,599/mo
2023 average cost:$3,422/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,465/mo
2023 average cost:$3,342/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,323/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rapho

Recent reviews for independent living in Rapho

The Terraces at Capitol Village in Harrisburg, PA

5.0
I lived in another community, then needed some rehab. I had a terrible experience where I was before. So coming here I was scared. It has been the very best thing that has ever happened. I am respected and cared for very well. Just wonderful!

The Woods At Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA

4.0
The Woods at Cedar Run is a very nice place. The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and they genuinely care about the residents. They all know me by name. In the dining room they keep track on whether you are there or not. If you do not show up, they will call and check on you. They have on ...
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Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

5.0
Masonic Village is an avery beautiful place to live. It has numerous and varied activities. The effort that they made to keep us safe during the Covid -19 pandemic was beyond what most of us expected. They go to extremes to keep us safe and comfortable.

Rapho independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rapho independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rapho, 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 Rapho 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 Rapho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rapho, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rapho 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 Rapho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rapho, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
12%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rapho 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 Rapho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rapho, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.7%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Juniper Village at Lebanon, The Residence at Fitz Farm and Traditions of Hershey are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rapho, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Rapho, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Rapho, Pennsylvania are Juniper Village at Lebanon, Holiday Essex House and Faithful Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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