Granite Farms Estates - Media, PA

Granite Farms Estates is an established Pennsylvania retirement community on a 55-acre campus that includes 30 nature acres in the Brandywine Conservancy. The community is near the historic Delaware County village of Wawa, and Media is ranked by SmartAsset as the sixth-best city in the country to retire in. Independent living apartments range from one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, with sizes from 574 to 1,778 square feet, and each apartment features either a balcony or patio.

Five pricing plans are available, including Acts Life Care Premier and the Acts Balanced Plan. Continuing care accommodations include assisted living suites and skilled care areas available on-site. The community features a recently renovated clubhouse and café/bistro, beautiful outdoor recreation areas, modern gathering spaces, an aquatics center, health club, and formal restaurant.

The area takes in rolling hills dotted with dairy farms and dogwoods, with the conveniences of suburban Philadelphia just 30 minutes from Center City. Act's communities have a 96% satisfaction rating among residents.