Washington Square

    78 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
    • Independent Living

    Affordable welcoming apartment near family

    I'm very pleased with my lovely, affordable apartment in this welcoming small-town community - it's exactly what I needed to be near family. The new townhomes are well kept, maintenance is prompt, and the property manager is honest, attentive, and responsive; Bible study and friendly neighbors make it feel like home. I'm grateful I found this place.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.71·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Well-maintained apartments and grounds
    • New apartment and townhome options
    • Affordable / reasonable rent
    • Responsive, skilled maintenance staff
    • Attentive and fair property manager(s)
    • Welcoming small-town community atmosphere
    • On-site faith programming (Bible study)
    • Convenient location near family and services

    Cons

    • Inconsistent management and leadership stability
    • Poor responsiveness and communication from management
    • Complaint-tracking and follow-up deficiencies
    • Inconsistent enforcement of community rules and favoritism
    • Privacy and access-control gaps for resident units
    • Unclear parking policy and limited accessible spaces
    • Limited recreational programming and activity coordination
    • Opaque rent-increase and fee communication
    • Insufficient behavioral oversight and community-safety controls
    • Affordability pressure for some residents

    Summary of reviews

    Washington Square presents a mixed but clarifying profile for prospective residents. On the facility and physical side, reviewers consistently praise the housing stock: units and townhomes are described as attractively maintained and recently updated in places, with clean grounds and comfortable interiors. The property’s location and small-town community feel are cited as strengths that help residents remain near family and form a welcoming neighborhood. Maintenance staff receive positive mentions for responsiveness and skill, and some residents single out property managers as attentive, fair, and proactive when present.

    Care-quality signals reflect the independent-living orientation of the community rather than high-acuity clinical services. There are no consistent statements about clinical care needs; instead, concerns focus on operational and service-delivery elements such as timeliness of responses, staff conduct, and oversight of community behavior. These operational areas appear uneven: while some residents report excellent management and responsiveness, others describe lapses in communication, delayed follow-up on complaints, and instances where staff actions have raised privacy concerns. Taken together, the pattern is one of variable resident experience tied to staffing and leadership consistency rather than facility condition.

    Dining-specific feedback is minimal and not a distinguishing factor in the available comments; reviewers did not consistently address meal quality or service. Activities programming is noted as limited in several summaries: there is at least one on-site Bible study, but multiple reviewers expressed a desire for a dedicated activity coordinator or more organized social programming to support engagement for residents.

    Facilities and access issues are notable operational themes. Parking policy is described as confusing, with limited handicapped/accessible spaces and unclear visitor rules; this creates friction for residents and guests. Privacy and access controls also emerged as a concern, with accounts of staff entering units without resident presence or adequate notification, indicating a need to strengthen protocols for unit access and resident consent.

    Management and administrative practice are the most recurrent sources of dissatisfaction. Reviewers describe inconsistent leadership, perceived favoritism in policy enforcement, unclear processes for tracking and resolving complaints, and occasional unexplained rent increases. These issues contribute to a perception among some residents of an institutional or subsidized-housing atmosphere and to affordability concerns for others. At the same time, the community’s strengths—well-kept living spaces, committed maintenance personnel, and pockets of strong onsite management—suggest that operational improvements in communication, complaint resolution, parking and privacy protocols, and activity programming could materially improve resident experience.

    Notable patterns for families and prospective residents: expect good physical accommodations and a close community environment, but evaluate leadership stability and ask specific questions about complaint procedures, access/entry policies, parking allocations, activity offerings, and how rent changes are communicated. Visiting at different times and speaking with multiple residents and staff will help clarify whether the management approach that some residents praise is consistently applied across the community.

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    Location

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    Washington Square is located at 78 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201.

    About Washington Square

    Washington Square sits at 78 W Washington St in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and has a history of helping older adults, disabled adults, and those with lower incomes find stable places to live, and when you look at the apartments here, especially the two-bedroom ones with walk-in storage closets, dishwashers, and washers and dryers ready to set up, you get a sense they've thought about what makes life easier as people age; plus, the apartments are built for folks 55 and older, some are set aside as subsidized units for those with incomes under 20% of the area median, and there are features to help people with hearing and vision issues manage day-to-day tasks more safely. Washington Square has a simple online form for questions, a "Chat Now" tool, and ways to save the community to a list of favorites or even claim the business listing, all of which people find handy if they're comparing places or want to get in touch, and the social media pages and map view of the property make getting info a lot simpler than it used to be. The place doesn't advertise fancy outdoor spaces or mention what parking is included, but inside, you'll see a business center, a fitness room, a pantry, common spaces for meeting up, security cameras, and a laundry area; the community also holds activities so residents can meet others, keep learning and stay active, with some programs designed to support social, educational, and entertaining goals that keep up a good quality of life. There's support for day-to-day living, from staff trained to help with bathing, dressing, and medication, and there's memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, as well as assisted and independent living with the help you want or need, and where care is required, residents can choose to have things done their own way, with services focused on helping keep independence as long as possible. The apartments are pet friendly for small dogs and cats, there are rules on size, and you can use VA benefits for long term care, including Aid and Attendance if you're eligible and need extra help paying for the services, and while they don't spell out which utilities are included or all the costs, the place protects people regardless of orientation, gender identity, source of income, or housing vouchers. If you're looking for a senior place that feels like a regular apartment with a no-frills and straightforward setup, where the air is friendly and help is close by, and where there are options for disabled adults and for seniors wanting to live among their peers, Washington Square might be worth a call, especially for folks searching for safe, affordable, and low income housing laid out for both independent and supported living, with the community room, business center, and security features all in place-even if you have to ask about parking or if you're curious about what the outside looks like, because not every detail's available, but they do make sure there's always someone to answer questions or guide a search for the right kind of apartment and help you understand what's on offer.

    People often ask...

    Washington Square offers independent living.

    The full address for this community is 78 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

    No, Washington Square does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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