United Zion Retirement Community: Your Story Matters Here

Meet Clarence and Marcia Spohn

Before moving to United Zion Retirement Community, the Spohns resided in a Victorian home in Lititz for 29 years. Their home reflected Clarence’s love of history and their shared passion for collecting antiques and mementos of their travels, especially those made to Germany.

The collection of hand-carved wooden figures are mementos of trips Clarence and Marcia Spohn made to Germany over the years. The Spohns’ cottage at United Zion is home to their downsized collections of antiques and travel mementos.

The challenge in making a move to United Zion Retirement Community centered on their individual mindsets. While Clarence was ready to move, Marcia was reluctant to leave her beloved home. Working together and supporting one another through the process, they scaled back their collection of antiques, keeping what they purchased as a couple over the years. Although parting with many items through auction was difficult, it brought them peace knowing that a new generation of collectors would become the “stewards” of those well-loved treasures.

United Zion is happy to report that despite Marcia arriving with a high level of skepticism, she and Clarence both love their new home and can’t imagine living anywhere else. They continue to pursue their passion for travelling and collecting antiques, too!

The United Zion Lifestyle

Size Range of Homes/Apartments

One-bedroom apartments range from 350-840 square feet. One- and two-bedroom cottages range from 780-1,200 square feet. Coming in Fall 2025, Cedar Heights apartments will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 725-1,170 square feet.

Help With Downsizing?

We can refer future residents to individuals/companies that provide such services.

Guidelines for Personalizing Homes

We want you to feel right at “home,” so we’ll work with you to select finishes to complement your desires and your lifestyle.

How Often are Residences Remodeled/Updated?

We renovate each home before a resident moves in. Once a resident has moved in, we follow a 13-year guideline for renovations.

Contractors/Service Providers Policy

United Zion has an approved contractor list for renovations.

Garden Access

Residents are permitted to add plantings to the flower beds surrounding their cottages. Raised flower beds are available for apartment residents.

Hobbies/Activities

A new woodworking shop will open soon, plus there are a wide range of clubs, activities, live entertainment, celebrations and lectures offered on-campus. Residents also enjoy participating in outings, local events and more.

Care-Free Living

The only thing United Zion residents need to think about is their personal schedules. We take care of everything else!

Overview

Type of Community
Nonprofit 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 (Cedar Heights apartment building will open in Fall 2025). Private single rooms and two-room suites for Personal Care. Firestone Healthcare Center offers private rooms for Long-term Skilled Care and Short-term Rehabilitation.
Spiritual Connection
A chaplain oversees the spiritual programming at United Zion. Daily devotions and Sunday services are held in our community chapel. Bible study and a prayer group are offered. Catholic Mass is held monthly.
Population
160