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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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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.
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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.
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My Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like their own...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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.
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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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: 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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Maple Village, we have a myriad of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site experiences and trips. Cats and dogs are permitted in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near reachable public transportation. Our location conveniently offers resident parking. All...
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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.
Spears Personal Care is a family owned Personal Care Boarding Home in Philadelphia. We have provided care for seniors, mental health, Alzheimer's and disabled residents for over 10 years. We feel that the greatest asset we can offer our residents is to care for them as we would our own family....
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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.
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
At Ware Presbyterian Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living community services are available as you need them in Oxford, PA—Ware Presbyterian Village is unique in the fact we provide both Personal Care and Assisted Living levels of care. As a...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.

Cost of independent living in Sheppards Mill, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Sheppards Mill is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,103 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sheppards Mill, NJ vs. nearby cities

Sheppards Mill, NJ
$4,527/mo
$4,103/mo
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sheppards Mill, NJ vs. the state and national average

Sheppards Mill, NJ
$4,527/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sheppards Mill vs. other types of senior living

$5,415/mo
Independent Living
$4,527/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sheppards Mill, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,089/mo
Studio
$5,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,826/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,262/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sheppards Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheppards Mill

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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Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC in Media, PA

4.9
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a very spread out facility for independent living, but the section for assisted living is more condensed and tight knit. For independent living they offer a studio apartment, one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. They have tons of activities provided for ...
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Sheppards Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppards Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppards Mill, 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 Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheppards Mill, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheppards Mill, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheppards Mill, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
40%
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Traditions of Cross Keys, Brookdale Cape May and Azalea at Cinnaminson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheppards Mill, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 370 independent living facilities near Sheppards Mill, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sheppards Mill, New Jersey are Traditions of Cross Keys, Sunrise of Lafayette Hill and Merrill Gardens at West Chester. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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