Overview 

Type of Community

Continuing Care Retirement Community

Range of Services

Pleasant View Communities provides a wide range of services including Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation services.

Residential Options

There are currently 100 apartments in the Town Square buildings, 36 newly constructed apartments on the West Lawn and 52 cottages settled around the beautiful country atmosphere of the Pleasant View campus.

Dining Options

Hearth and Harrow’s restaurant, bistro and outdoor patio provide a place where friends can relax and families can gather. For residents of Personal Care, there is a formal dining room with meal plans available.

Population

400 residents across all levels of living

 

A Sampling of Clubs

Pleasant View is a tight-knit community where residents stop and chat with each other and support each other in their mutual interests. Many have agricultural backgrounds or have started a new hobby through the gardening club, planting and caring for a variety of flowers and vegetables in a shared garden bed. Residents also help out in the hydroponics garden, growing micro-greens and herbs using a water circulation system and timed artificial light; some of the items that are grown are used in the on-campus restaurant, Hearth and Harrow. The wood shop is a great place to hone woodworking skills or to learn new skills. The train club’s members maintain both an outdoor miniature train and an indoor train room, making them a popular destination for visitors. There are book clubs for readers, sewing groups for those who enjoy creating and many more to suit the interests of every resident.

Cultural Activities

With Lancaster City and other popular destinations only a short drive away, the Pleasant View bus is usually full! Bus trips to the Fulton Theatre or a movie theater are common, as well as trips to local restaurants.

Group Activities

The calendar is filled with group activities every day. Socials and picnics, card games, community events, fitness classes, bus trips, Bible studies, shuffleboard, Wii bowling, cornhole and ping pong are only a few of them. There is also a team of dedicated staff for each level of living, providing a variety of group activities and enrichment to residents on all levels of care.

Fitness Activities

PVFiT fitness center is free to use for residents, with opportunities to exercise independently or with a trainer on the cardio and strength-training equipment. The heated, saltwater-treated pool is a great place to exercise or rehab from an injury. The fitness studio offers group classes like yoga, strength and better balance. Members can also head to the pool for water spin, water yoga or water volleyball. To enjoy the beautiful countryside and natural surroundings of the Pleasant View campus, residents can travel on the walking trail that circles around the property.

Volunteer Options

There are a number of ways residents can get involved and give back to their community. Escort a resident from personal care or skilled-nursing care to activities or appointments or become a companion visitor to another resident. Pet therapy visitors are needed as well! There is an on-campus thrift boutique that is completely volunteer-run, from cashiers to donation organizing. Assist with activities, clerical work, campus maintenance and grounds and much more. Whatever a resident’s interests are, there is sure to be a volunteer opportunity perfect for them. Pleasant View recently welcomed pygmy goats, with more animals to come, which gives a new volunteer opportunity to residents. They can visit the goats to get them accustomed to being around people, with the hopes of using them as therapy animals in the future.

Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents?

The majority of campus activities can be enjoyed by couples and individuals alike. Activities are a great place to meet new people and form new friendships.

Spiritual Connection

While Pleasant View does not have an official religious affiliation, it is a faith-based organization with Christian roots. Worship services are held every Sunday and holidays, as are daily devotions and Bible studies. A recently renovated prayer room allows residents to have a small, private space to worship and reflect.

 

Pleasant View Communities
544 North Penryn Road
Manheim, PA 17545
Pleasantviewcommunities.org
717-665-2445
info@pvcommunities.org

Overview 

Type of Community

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) also known as a Life Plan Community

Range of Services

Independent Residential Living, Personal Care, Long-term Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation

Residential Options

Cottages and apartments for Independent Living. Private two-room suites and single rooms for Personal Care. All private rooms in our Firestone Healthcare Center for Long-term Skilled Care and Short-term Rehab.

Dining Options

We provide a full range of culinary options, including a full-service restaurant, take-out, delivery and Grab & Go Marketplace.

Population

160

Group Activities

Residents can engage in social connections through the book club, Sunshine Club, choir, Bible study, prayer group, bell choir, gardening, dementia support group, game nights, card club, live entertainment, crafting creations club, movie matinees, Friday shopping, Tuesday Lititz excursions, restaurant and museum outings, local events, bus trips, on-campus lecture series, bingo, hymn sings, trivia and more.

Additional campus amenities for activities include the fitness center, billiards, shuffleboard court, cornhole, vegetable garden, community flower garden, chapel with organ and piano, library, fire pit gathering areas and outdoor barbecue.

Fitness Activities

Residents can stay healthy through group fitness classes, walking trail, fitness center, shuffleboard court, wellness screenings and pet therapy.

Volunteer Options

United Zion offers many volunteer opportunities for residents including one-to-one visits, activity assistance in healthcare, event support, playing music, leading devotions, wheelchair transport, marketing support, gardening, library attendant, pet visitation/therapy, being a greeter for new residents and more!

Spiritual Connection

Daily devotions and Sunday services are held in our beautiful on-campus church with organ and piano. Our full-time chaplain oversees the spiritual programming at United Zion, which includes communion, hymn sings, gospel choir, visiting pastors, Bible study, prayer group and more. Also offered is a monthly Catholic Mass and weekly communion.

 

United Zion Retirement Community
722 Furnace Hills Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
uzrc.org
717-627-8421
marketing@uzrc.org

Overview 

Type of Community

Life Plan Community

Range of Services

As a not-for-profit, Moravian Manor Communities provides Residential Living and Life Plan offerings, including Assisted Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care and Short-term Rehab.

Residential Options

Apartments, carriage homes, cottages and townhomes with nearly 40 different floor plans. 

Dining Options

The Owl’s Nest Restaurant & Sippery serves fresh farm- and sea-to-table comfort food plus specialty drinks, wine and craft beer (to residents and their guests only). The Gallery Café is a relaxed cafeteria-style hub, while the Founders Dining Room offers home-style daily specials and á la carte items. The Tree Top Terrace and Pavilion feature grill stations. A variety of convenience meals and catering is available.

Population

Nearly 500 people in residential homes and a capacity for 158 residents in the supportive neighborhoods.

A Sampling of Clubs

At Moravian Manor Communities, the Herbal Society is spicing up retirement living in Lititz. Residents Sue Burrell and Lucy Meinsler, founding members of the society, sought to create an herb and edible flower garden for the chefs to use in a variety of dishes served in the Owl’s Nest Restaurant. The resident-initiated collaborative mission also includes providing programs such as how to cook with herbs, incorporate herbs in flower gardens, use herbs in craft projects and more. In addition to zesting up the menu at MMC, the society also is seasoning up the lives of residents who take turns watering and maintaining the garden.

Sue, first an elementary school teacher with a passion for gardening, went to work for True Value Hardware and helped build up its garden-center business. Lucy discovered her passion for herbs while living in Connecticut, where she was a frequent visitor to Caprilands Herb Farm. Sue and Lucy connected at a campus program on herbs, discovered their common interest and the Herbal Society bloomed to life. To learn more about MMC’s Herbal Society, visit moravianmanorcommunities.org/blog.

In addition to the Herbal Society, other clubs encompass a variety of resident interests, including lifelong learning, contemporary issues, woodcarving, woodshop and performing arts. Residents can also take part in Culinary Council, as well as education and library committees.

Cultural Activities

A sampling includes Socrates Café (an intergenerational program between MMC residents and students from the Linden Hall School for Girls) and trips to the Fulton Theatre, farmers markets, local museums and historical destinations.

Group Activities

Residents can enjoy golf outings, bocce ball, life writing, biking, hiking, bunco, pool, poker, floral workshops and more.

Fitness Activities

The on-site SmartFit studio offers a variety of cardio and strength-training equipment. Additionally, residents receive an annual membership to the Lititz recCenter with access to the state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pools and pickleball courts.

 

Moravian Manor Communities
300 West Lemon Street
Lititz, PA 17543
moravianmanorcommunities.org
717-626-0214
nicolem@moravianmanor.org

“Providing for our residents in a manner faithful to the Bible and honoring our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

Overview 

Type of Community

Quarryville Presbyterian is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with all levels of care available on campus. Inspired by God to care for those who had faithfully served the Lord, the Reverend Dr. Franklin S. Dyrness opened Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in 1948 on the property next to his home and the church he pastored in southern Lancaster County. His vision was a haven where seniors could live without worldly concerns about shelter, food and care. Our vision is to be a premier Christian retirement community, known for its warm, gracious and secure environment and attractive facilities where residents continue to grow spiritually while enjoying their retirement.

Range of Services

We offer a wide variety of Residential Living accommodations including award-winning cottage homes in our Great Rock neighborhood and spacious apartments with multiple layout options. We also have Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation services and Memory Support services available.

Residential Options

Great Rock, our Residential Living cottage neighborhood, is surrounded by picturesque hills and Lancaster County farmland. Many of our cottages provide spacious first-floor living, as well as a second-floor option. Our beautifully appointed, maintenance-free apartments offer an impressive choice of styles, floor plans and sizes with all the conveniences you need.

Dining Options

Our Windows on Park dining room features a fine-dining experience with delicious menu items created by our executive chef. Join your friends and neighbors to enjoy some favorite Lancaster County foods or try some new dishes that are sure to tempt your palate! The Bistro Café is a popular spot for breakfast and made-to-order lunch. Have a cup of freshly brewed coffee with a pastry, a full breakfast of eggs and pancakes or grab a breakfast sandwich. For lunch, relax with a cup of soup and a tasty sandwich. At the Joyful Scoop, a 1950s-themed ice cream shoppe, you can enjoy fresh, hand-scooped ice cream, a milkshake or float.

Population

Over 420 people call Quarryville Presbyterian home, whether they live in Residential Living, Supportive Living, Skilled Nursing Care or Memory Support.

 

A Sampling of Clubs

Resident-led interest groups provide a wide array of activities. These groups cover many different interests, from sports like pickleball, swimming, water volleyball, tennis, golf, etc. to Bible studies, Christian ministries, hymn sings, poetry, card games, board games, sewing and knitting, trains, woodworking and much more! There is truly something for everyone who wants to learn new skills, make new friends, rekindle an old interest or just relax and have some fun! 

Cultural Activities

Cultural activities include special events on campus like performances by Servant Stage, the Allegro Orchestra and Quintessentially Brass. Residents also visit local areas of interest, including Longwood Gardens, Sight and Sound Theatre, American Music Theatre and enjoy longer excursions to places like the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., and other cultural experiences.  

Group Activities

Group activities are coordinated by both our Wellness and Activities departments. Examples include crafts, outings to local restaurants and museums, outdoor activities like pickleball, bocce and cornhole, as well as quieter offerings such as coloring, bingo and trivia. In our Wellness department, you can take part in land and aquatic classes offered throughout the week.

Fitness Activities

Our wellness program offers services designed to maximize your health and independence and achieve your fitness goals. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, aquatic center, indoor walking track and outdoor sport court. The sport court offers five sports: pickleball, tennis, volleyball, badminton and basketball. Group exercise classes (land and aqua) and unique outings, such as hiking and kayaking, round out the offerings. Overall wellness is our goal, and we focus on six areas of wellness: spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and financial.

Volunteer Options

Opportunities include visitation, mail delivery, assistance with group activities, joining residents on walks or sitting outside, distributing refreshments, playing games, assisting with Sunday Worship and Bible study groups, helping in the dining rooms, escorting residents to the beauty shop or rehabilitation, folding laundry, writing letters for residents and more.

Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents?

Although Quarryville does not offer designated programming for widowed or single residents, singles are welcome to participate in all the community’s activities and events! Some residents choose to attend “couples” events with a friend and are encouraged to do so. Also, a grief support group is available on campus for those who are coping with the loss of a spouse.

Spiritual Connection

To help you in personally knowing God better and experiencing His love and peace, we have a full-time chaplain and a part-time chaplain on staff. Our spiritual programming includes several chapel services throughout each week, hymn sings and resident-led activities such as prayer for persecuted Christians, missions, prayer meetings, men’s Bible study, Vespers, Sunday Bible classes, prayer meetings and ministries in our Personal Care and Skilled Nursing areas. God created us for relationships with each other, but above all, with Him.  

 

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
625 Robert Fulton Highway
Quarryville, PA 17566
Quarryville.com
717-786-7321
dickersonk@quarryville.com

“Reflecting Christ’s love through service to others”

Overview 

Type of Community

Continuing Care Retirement Community

Range of Services

Luthercare’s three senior-living communities – Luther Acres in Lititz, St. John’s Herr Estate in Columbia and Spang Crest in Lebanon – offer a lifestyle rich in services, amenities and programs. Luthercare offers active Independent Living, supportive Personal Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation services and In-home care.

Residential Options

Our communities feature comfortable and stylish Independent Living cottages and apartments that entail a variety of designs and address a range of tastes and budgets. We also offer beautifully updated private Rehabilitation rooms, private or companion Personal Care suites and private or semi-private Skilled Nursing Care rooms.

Dining Options

Our chef-inspired dining options make residents feel as if they are guests at their favorite full-service restaurants – complete with a professional wait staff and menus to delight all tastes. Each day, you’ll enjoy choosing delicious made-from-scratch items, including signature dishes, regional favorites and freshly made desserts. We offer dine-in or take-out options, as well.

Population

Across our three communities, we have about 840 residents who are part of our full continuum of care. Of those, about 580 reside in Independent Living cottages and apartments at Luther Acres and St. John’s Herr Estate. Our supportive-living environments are found at all three communities.

 

A Sampling of Clubs

Our residents enjoy a variety of opportunities to pique their interests, cultivate hobbies or develop new pursuits – and many of those involve joining the fun clubs we offer! We have clubs dedicated to books, walking, poker, water volleyball, special interests for men and women, computers, sewing, gardening, choirs and much more.

Cultural Activities

We host educational and cultural programs and series that cover many different topics. These programs often include invited presenters, musicians, artists, authors, chefs, wellness experts and more. Many of our residents have deep connections within our surrounding communities and enjoy arranging for guest speakers to share their knowledge and talents with us!

Group Activities

We offer many fun and engaging group activities for residents. Our trivia events, card clubs, water volleyball team – as well as our darts, Wii bowling and shuffleboard leagues – offer some light-hearted competition. Our regularly scheduled wine and cheese mixers and BYOB events give residents a chance to bring their own drinks and meet up with friends to chat and have fun. It’s no surprise that many of our most popular group activities involve food; ice cream and root beer float socials, football tailgating events and trips to local restaurants are always fun activities!

Fitness Activities

We offer activities for all fitness levels with support from our trained fitness instructors. A variety of classes are available throughout the year, including water aerobics, tai chi, stretching and balance, chair yoga and shadow-boxing. Our fitness rooms feature cardiovascular equipment, such as treadmills, bikes, rowing machines and elliptical trainers along with weight-training stations. Our Luther Acres campus has a heated indoor pool that is perfect for exercise and enjoyment. Our communities also offer outdoor activities, such as a putting green, shuffleboard, cornhole and bocce.

Volunteer Options

There are many opportunities for residents to volunteer their time and talents in areas that pique their interest. Options truly abound and a sampling includes serving as cashiers in our campus stores, delivering mail and meals, arranging flowers, assisting with campus tours and volunteering on Residents’ Council and other committees.

Do You Offer Activities for Widowed/Single Residents?

We help our widowed and single residents connect by attending meals and activities together; and we also offer a support group for those who have lost a spouse.  

Spiritual Connection

Luthercare is concerned with our residents’ total well-being, which includes their spiritual connection. Luthercare provides full-time chaplains who develop programs and opportunities to enrich residents’ spiritual lives, as well as provide spiritual and pastoral care for residents and families. We offer weekly worship services, Bible studies, prayer services, hymn sings, group devotions and other spiritual enrichment activities.

 

Luthercare
600 East Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
Luthercare.org
717-626-8376
info@luthercare.org

Overview 

Type of Community

Life Plan Retirement Community

Range of Services

Fairmount offers Residential Living, Personal Care, Short-term Rehabilitation and Health Care/Skilled Nursing. The rehab center provides physician-directed programs including physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies. Fairmount also offers a Plain Community Rehabilitation Program for those who do not have insurance due to religious beliefs.

Residential Options

Residential Living accommodations include 52 cottages, ranging in size from a cozy 778 square feet with one bedroom, to a spacious 1,700 square feet with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, sunroom, two-car garage and finished basement. All of our cottages have at least a one-car garage. Fairmount’s 103 apartments range in size from 566-square-foot studios to roomy 1,422-square-foot two-bedroom options.

Dining Options

Our residents love to socialize while enjoying savory offerings from our in-house dining team! The remodeled Cat’s Back Café offers additional menu options and increased seating. Residents can dine-in or opt to pick up an entrée from our “grab-and-go” selections. 

Population

Fairmount is licensed for 74 beds in Personal Care and 114 beds in Health Care and is home to approximately 400 residents.

Group Activities

As Gail, one of our residents, puts it: “You can stay as busy as you want to here!” Fairmount offers a variety of activities including excursions to farmers markets and our on-campus museum, picnics in the park, game nights, bird-watching outings, outdoor concerts, book clubs, scavenger hunts and special events such as craft shows and “Fairmount’s Got Talent.” 

Many of our group activities are initiated by our residents! Some share presentations on books they have written, others share pictures and stories from interesting trips they have taken and still others initiate special evenings like “Family Feud” night, carpet ball and card tournaments.

Fitness Activities

With two fitness rooms on campus, exercise classes, bocce and cornhole tournaments and extensive walking trails winding throughout the 56-acre campus overlooking the scenic vista of rural Lancaster County, there are many options for our residents to stay in shape. 

Volunteer Options

This summer, we enjoyed the fruits of the labor of residents with “green thumbs,” many of whom donated produce from their gardens to Fairmount’s dining team. Other residents volunteer by weeding and watering flower beds around campus. Many residents give their time by visiting with our Skilled Nursing residents. Our Residential Living Activities Committee plans a variety of events, and the Welcoming Committee envelops incoming residents with kindness in order to make new members to the Fairmount family feel at home.

Spiritual Connection

Fairmount welcomes those from all denominations and walks of life, and we remain rooted in our faith-based mission. Our chaplain stays very busy visiting and praying with residents, teaching Bible studies and offering Communion. We offer church services on Sunday mornings. A group of our residents conducts weekly prayer walks throughout Fairmount, praying for our residents and the staff who serve them.

 

Fairmount Homes
333 Wheat Ridge Drive
Ephrata, PA 17522
FairmountHomes.org
717-354-1800
mailbox@FairmountHomes.org

Overview 

Type of Community

Continuing Care Community with Independent Living, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing.

Range of Services

We offer a full range of services including Independent Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Therapy. In addition to a physician’s office, pharmacy services are available. Residents are also afforded the services of maintenance and housekeeping personnel and transportation. 

Residential Options

One- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 650 to 1,500 square feet. Single and duplex homes offer 1,000 to 2,700 square feet.

Dining Options

Options include the dining room and Manor Café; meal plans are not required. Dining is available and provided in higher levels of care.

Population

550 residents

A Sampling of Clubs

Residents can enjoy clubs dedicated to trains, crafting, reading, woodworking, cards and games, dining, Bible study and bird watching. Groups with interests in gardening and the greenhouse are also active.   

Cultural Activities

Cornwall Manor offers off-campus opportunities such as concerts, day trips, community theatre and lectures. On-campus residents participate in book clubs and book reviews, one-day university, choir, bell choir and summer outdoor concerts. Guest speakers also visit. 

Fitness Activities

Cornwall Manor offers a fitness center, spa, swimming pool (indoor), exercise classes, pickleball, a walking trail, dance classes, putting green, bocce court, billiards and table tennis for residents to keep active.

Group Activities

Residents can socialize and meet up with friends via the movie theater, Residents Association, artistic programs (painting, metal tooling, glass art, etc.), outdoor picnics at the pavilion, trivia and neighborhood gatherings. Pet owners often socialize in the dog park. Social get-togethers are also commonplace.

 

Cornwall Manor
PO Box 125
Cornwall, PA 17016
Cornwallmanor.org
717-273-2647

“Serving aging adults and their families by honoring and enriching their lives in a community of Christ-like love”

Overview 

Type of Community

Continuing Care/Life Plan

Range of Services

Residential Living, Healthcare, Personal Care, Rehabilitation Services, Home Care Services and Adult Day Services.

Residential Options

Apartments, cottages, hybrid homes and suites

Dining Options:

Owl Hill Bistro is open to residents, their families and the community! Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrées and desserts are perfect for lunch or dinner. Pizzas are prepared from scratch and cooked in our Woodstone oven with gluten-free options available. Guests at the bistro can experience savory, roasted meats and fish such as rotisserie chicken, salmon, crab cakes, steak and more.

Garden Room Café offers dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Options include pastries, made-to-order eggs, soups, salads, hot entrées, local vegetables, sandwiches and desserts. Stir fry, pasta and omelet stations are a popular way to customize meals.

Azalea Dining Room hosts monthly themed dinners and private events.

Catering service and meal delivery are also available. Meals Plans are optional in cottages, hybrid homes and apartments.

Population

856 residents

A Sampling of Clubs

Lovers of the outdoors and environment will appreciate the resident-led Friends of the Woods and Wetlands group. There are clubs for model train enthusiasts, cycling, bridge, billiards, table tennis and a women’s Bible study, to name a few. New clubs are being added regularly based on residents’ interests. 

Group Outings

Individuals can take pleasure in day trips to local points of interest such as Winterthur, Gettysburg, Lake Tobias and Longwood Gardens, as well as to such destinations as the Finger Lakes and Cape May. Additionally, residents participate in trips to the Fulton Theatre, Senior Games activities and live concerts. There are regularly scheduled trips to local grocery stores and other retail shops. The Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning is located at Landis Homes and is available for persons in Lancaster County age 55+ to engage in educational, cultural enrichment and service opportunities. 

Group exercise is also a great way for residents to make friends, stay connected and stay active. Pictured above is Landis Homes’ water volleyball team. The team is part of a greater water volleyball league that was created to include several retirement communities in and around Lancaster County. In this league, residents play a different retirement community each week.

Fitness Activities

Fitness options for residents include our state-of-the-art and easy-to-use fitness equipment for cardio and strength training, a beautiful pool and spa and outdoor Life Trail stations throughout the campus. Our wellness program offers instructor-run classes such as Mat Mania, Functional Fit, Power Circuit, Balance classes and Country Line Dancing. Aquatic classes include Aqua Fit, Tai-Chi and Smart Moves. 

Volunteer Options 

Volunteers partner with staff and families to fulfill the Landis Homes mission of honoring and enriching the lives of residents. Volunteers can share musical talents, visit care areas, escort residents to their various activities and drive the on-campus shuttle, to name a few.

 

Landis Homes
1001 East Oregon Road
Lititz, PA 17543
LandisHomes.org
717-569-3271
info@LandisHomes.org