Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community

Providing for the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of our residents.

Meet Barbara and David Cross

Barbara and David Cross decorated their home with mementos of the years they spent in Australia and England. The two are aficionados of tea and have continued the custom of enjoying afternoon tea. Barbara’s extensive tea cup collection is reflective of her fondness of tea. The Aboriginal weapons are a souvenir of Australia.

The Crosses have lived in our residential living neighborhood, Great Rock, since 2022. Before making their move to QPRC, they lived in Australia (1970-1981), Carlisle, Cumberland County (1981-1992 and 2011-2022), and England (1992-2011). Having relocated internationally several times, these retired missionaries were experienced movers and were prepared to do some downsizing. Using the floorplan of their home at QPRC, they decided which furnishings would work and marked each piece’s destination for the movers.

The Crosses had the pleasure of having some church friends visit when they moved in; those friends helped them hang pictures and curtains. (Quarryville provides two hours of complimentary maintenance for projects such as this.) Their home is decorated with treasures they’ve collected through the years, including Aboriginal weapons, Barbara’s collection of tea cups/saucers and other serving pieces, and porcelain figures of buildings and historical sites that bring back memories of England.

As they have settled into their new home, Barbara has developed a big interest in biblical archeology and enjoys reading, television specials and YouTube videos. David continues his interest in gardening and tending to his houseplants.

The Quarryville Lifestyle

Size Range of Homes/Apartments

Quarryville offers an impressive choice of sizes, styles and layouts. Apartments range in size from 424 (efficiency) to 1,901 square feet (den, 2 bedroom, 2 bath). Cottages in Great Rock range in size from 1,401-3,207 square feet.

Senior-friendly Amenities

All residences offer wheelchair-accessible doorways and comfort-height toilets and vanities. Most units offer soft-close kitchen cabinet doors/drawers.

Guidelines for Personalizing Homes

Residents are encouraged to personalize their living spaces with artwork, photos, plants, etc. Quarryville is home to people who have led fascinating lives. Their variety of experiences and home décor reflect their extraordinary lives. New residents can typically make changes to flooring and paint colors, some of which are standard, while others are available as upgrades.

Help with Downsizing?

We do not offer downsizing services in-house; however, we can suggest local professionals for such services.

How Often are Residences Remodeled/Updated?

Each time a residence is vacated, it receives new flooring and paint (at a minimum). Current residents can customize their homes with new flooring and paint. Sometimes residences are eligible for new kitchens (cabinets, counters and flooring).

Are Design Services Offered

Our director of sales works with new residents to make selections, some of which are available in-house, while others can be obtained through local vendors.

Contractor/Service Providers Policy

Residents generally work with our experienced team members/contractors who can accommodate most requests. Otherwise, contractors/service providers must be approved.

Technology

Residences are high-speed wired and offer wireless Internet. Each home is provided an iPad that enables residents to stay current with notices, activities, events and menus. Our IT department is available to help with tech issues.

Garden Access

Residents may plant flower gardens in the existing beds that surround cottage homes. Raised garden beds are available for residents in various locations on campus. Residents have access to a community garden shed, as well as a greenhouse for overwintering plants.

Hobbies/Activities

A wide variety of interest groups are geared to hobbies and recreational activities, including board and card games, birding, fishing, bocce, Bible memorization, creative writing, pickleball, trains, woodworking and much more.

Care-Free Living

All home-maintenance needs – lawn mowing, weeding, raking, snow removal, appliance repairs, etc. – are taken care of at Quarryville, enabling you to truly “Retire the Ordinary and Live the Extraordinary” life you deserve.

Overview

Type of Community
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering all levels of care on campus
Range of Services
Residential Living, Personal Care, Memory Support and Skilled Nursing Care, as well as Rehabilitation/Respite Care. Services related to podiatry, auditory and therapy are provided. We also provide transportation to appointments, and have a salon, bank, general store, and chaplain on campus.
Residential Options
The final phase of our Residential Living cottage community, Great Rock, is under construction, and offers five models.
Fitness Opportunities
Our wellness program offers a state-of-the-art fitness center with pneumatic strength-training machines, ellipticals, bicycles, treadmills, rowers, balance/agility devices and more. Quarryville also has an aquatic center, indoor walking track and an outdoor sports court. Our fitness team offers a full range of land and aquatic programs.
Population
Approximately 430