Type of Community: Continuing Care Retirement Community 

Range of Services: Residential Living; Personal Care; Healthcare; Dementia Support 

Residential Options: Apartments, Cottages, Hybrid Homes, Suites 

Population: 900+ 

Community Engagement: On and Off Campus 

At Landis Homes, healthy living is about continuing to participate fully in life. That is achieved through movement and fitness, friendship, confidence, fresh experiences and the encouragement to try something new. One of the ways this philosophy comes to life is through Wellness Excursions. These off-campus adventures are designed to give residents opportunities to be active, challenged and engaged in ways that go beyond a traditional fitness class. 

The Wellness Excursions came about after members of the Wellness Team received positive feedback to an indoor skydiving experience at iFLY. Seeing how much residents enjoyed activities that offered both physical challenge and mental stimulation, the Wellness Excursions program continued to grow. Recent trips have included snow tubing, an escape room, pickleball instruction with a professional, a visit to Knoebels Amusement Resort and an e-bike outing. Upcoming excursions include ziplining, disc golf, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and more. For some residents, these experiences are brand new. For others, they are a chance to revisit something they have not done in years. 

Another activity that takes residents off campus is Trekkers trips, which take them to trails and nature preserves for one- to two-mile hikes. These outings combine exercise with communing with nature and relaxed conversation. 

The benefits of both these experiences often go far beyond the activity itself. Residents encourage one another, share stories from past adventures and get to know each other along with the Wellness Team in a more laid-back setting. As one resident shared, the excursions have offered a chance to test physical and mental abilities, develop new interests and sometimes the opportunity to “act like a kid again.” This approach reflects the broader Landis Homes philosophy that healthy living should be enjoyable, meaningful and accessible. Whether someone is using the fitness center, taking part in aquatic exercise, joining a hiking group or heading out for a new adventure, the goal is to help residents stay active, connected and open to what is still possible.

Beyond fitness, residents at Landis Homes enjoy many opportunities to connect, build friendships and stay involved. On campus, social connection happens through dining venues, gathering spaces, art exhibits, volunteer opportunities and cherished seasonal traditions such as the annual Strawberry Social. Group activities, educational programs, music, worship services, service projects, resident-run clubs and committees, lifelong learning classes and special events also help residents stay engaged and connected. 

Residents can also enjoy off-campus outings to local restaurants, concerts, theaters, shopping, historical walking tours and other destinations throughout Lancaster County and beyond.