Guide to 55+ and Retirement Communities & Services

55+ Communities for the Fit, Active and Independent

There are a variety of communities in our area built and managed for active seniors living an active and healthy lifestyle with amenities geared toward that group. Whether you’re looking for a townhouse, condo, apartment or single home, these communities cater to older adults and offer settings that generally feel like resorts. They’re designed to make retirement healthier and more enjoyable.

Cochranville

Honeycroft Village
484-643-3078; CedarKnollBuilders.com

Exton

Meridian at Eagleview
484-873-8110; MeridianEagleview.com

Glen Mills

Ivy Creek
610-981-2740; SeniorLivingInStyle.com

King of Prussia

Canvas Valley Forge
844-400-6435; CanvasValleyForge.com

Media

Springton Lake Village
610-356-7297; SpringtonLakeVillage.com

West Chester

Harrison Hill Apartments
610-430-6900; HarrisonHillApts.com
“Harrison Hill is more than a community — it’s a neighborhood!” Residents enjoy the company of others during Monday Mingle, holiday festivities, barbecues, games and more. Harrison Hill’s five stories offer 114 apartment homes comprised of one bedroom and one bedroom with dens, all with walk-in showers.

Hershey’s Mill
484-502-1175; HersheysMill55Plus.com
Hershey’s Mill, a gated 55+ community, is situated around an 18-hole championship private golf club featuring casual and formal dining. The community also offers Tiger Turf-coated tennis courts, pickleball, bocce courts, winter paddle ball, shuffleboard and horseshoes, as well as miles of walking trails and protected interior paved roads for biking. Visit during their Community Open House on Oct. 6th from 1 to 4 p.m.

Independent Living Communities with Continuing Care & Life Care Communities

Many seniors are currently independent, but want or need, for themselves or their spouse, to live with support—moving from independent living to assisted living, followed by skilled nursing and several kinds of specialized facilities. When the sequence is combined on a single campus, it’s called a continuing care community or life care community. Those listed have strong “independent living” programs.

Ambler

The 501 at Mattison Estate
267-405-9330; The501.com; SageLife.com
Nestled in the heart of Ambler, The 501 at Mattison Estate is an upscale, rental senior care community with no hefty entrance fees or complicated contracts. Whether you’re looking for independent living, seeking supportive care in assisted living, or navigating the journey with memory care, even the most medically complex needs can be supported at The 501.

Cornwall

Cornwall Manor
717-273-2647; CornwallManor.org
Cornwall Manor is a not-for-profit community located in historic Cornwall. Providing a fulfilling lifestyle for individuals 60+ since 1949, the community is located in a natural wooded setting with a variety of independent homes and apartments, onsite health care, top-notch amenities and services, and maintenance-free living. You owe it to yourself to visit Cornwall Manor.

Downingtown

St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living
610-873-5300; Villa.StMRehab.org

Exton & Glen Mills

IntegraCare
Exton Senior Living
610-594-0200
IntegraCare.com/Exton-Senior-Living
Glen Mills Senior Living
610-358-4900
IntegraCare.com/Glen-Mills-Senior-Living
Glen Mills Senior Living and Exton Senior Living offer Life Bridges personal care and memory care programs. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for their team, residents and their families through a culture of care and wellbeing. They focus on respect, dignity and personal development to ensure everyone is informed and fulfilled. Learn more on their website.

Kennett Square

Friends Home in Kennett
610-444-2577; FHKennett.org

Kendal-Crosslands Communities
844-907-1800; Kendal-Crosslands.org
Located adjacent to Longwood Gardens on an over 500-acre accredited arboretum campus, the community provides two life plan communities and two 50+ neighborhoods with customizable cottages and apartments. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, art studios, gardens, hiking trails, dog park, tennis and pickleball courts, therapy, fitness, multiple dining venues, libraries and putting greens, all with 5-star rated healthcare. Member of Leading Age, FSA and accredited by CARF-CCAC.

King of Prussia

Anthology of King of Prussia
484-390-5307; AnthologyKingOfPrussia.com

Lancaster

Homestead Village
717-397-4831; DiscoverFarmstead.org

Willow Valley Communities
717-464-6800; WillowValleyCommunities.org

Malvern

Echo Lake
484-324-9100
LivingAtEchoLake.com; SageLife.com
Details make the difference at Echo Lake—a SageLife senior living community in the Atwater neighborhood in Malvern, providing a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living and memory care. They embrace the Positive Approach to Care dementia care philosophy and offer a specialized Parkinson’s care program. Physical, occupational and speech therapies onsite.

Media

Riddle Village
610-891-3700; RiddleVillage.org
Riddle Village is a life care community that offers amenities including a fitness center, putting green, indoor parking, personal trainer, four unique restaurants, a flexible dining program and much more. Riddle Village has 10 spacious apartment styles ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments.

Multiple Locations

Acts Retirement–Life Communities
888-521-3651
AboutActs.com/CountyLinesMag
For more than 50 years, Acts Retirement- Life Communities have provided residents gracious living options and a maintenance- free, amenity-filled lifestyle that allows them to celebrate the good life without all the worries. Best of all, Acts Life Care lets residents pay for future care in today’s dollars should their needs change.

Luthercare
Lititz; St. John’s Herr Estate, Columbia; Spang Crest, Lebanon
717-626-8376; Luthercare.org

Newtown Square

Dunwoody Village
610-359-4400; Dunwoody.org
Located in a suburban setting on 83 picturesque acres, Dunwoody Village is a five-star rated CCRC with a host of amenities. Dunwoody offers residents independent living, personal care, skilled nursing and memory support, as well as rehabilitation and home care to both residents and the outside community. Plan for tomorrow by getting on the waiting list today.

White Horse Village
610-558-5000; WhiteHorseVillage.org
White Horse Village is a friendly and vibrant nonprofit senior living community on 109 picturesque acres neighboring a state park. Amenities include a tavern, dining venues, wellness center, indoor pool/spa, bocce, art studio, woodshop, hiking trails, library, community garden, shuffleboard and more. Their programs, cultural and performing events, delicious food and spacious residences cater to various senior lifestyles.

Paoli

Daylesford Crossing
484-323-0111; DaylesfordCrossing.com; SageLife.com
Located on the Main Line in Paoli, Daylesford Crossing is a boutique senior living community providing a continuum of care and first-rate hospitality so residents can comfortably and confidently age in place. Providing personal care, memory care, a specialized Parkinson’s care program and short-term respite and restorative stays, Daylesford Crossing, a SageLife community, delivers care shaped around residents’ individual needs.

Wallingford

Plush Mills
610-859-4445; PlushMills.com
Part of a close-knit community located in Wallingford, Plush Mills is a thoughtfully designed, SageLife senior living community. Offering exceptional independent living and personal care, a specialized Parkinson’s care program, first-rate hospitality, and a culturally enriching lifestyle, Plush Mills offers carefree living. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are also offered onsite.

West Brandywine

Freedom Village at Brandywine
484-288-2601; FVBrandywine.com
Life is good here … The best retirement is when you have more time to do what you want, with an abundance of choices for dining, socializing, fitness and fun. At Freedom Village at Brandywine, you can enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle where you’re welcomed like family. Their life care plan gives you access to a full continuum of care if you ever need it. Independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing and rehab. Visit them today.

West Chester

Barclay Friends
610-696-5211; BF.Kendal.org
Located in a quiet neighborhood, the beautiful campus and extensive common areas create a social, friendly environment where residents enjoy the freedom to pursue interests, learn new things and thrive. Whether it’s gardening, creative arts, socializing or practicing mindfulness, Barclay offers a continuum of care to meet personal needs. With a spirit of community, this is a home-like setting where residents, staff and family can share meaningful connections.

The Hickman
484-760-6300; TheHickman.org
Nestled in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania, this award-winning senior living community offers personalized care, engaging activities and specialized memory care in a welcoming environment. Enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with amenities designed to enhance your wellbeing. Come to The Hickman, where every day feels like home. When You’re Here, You’re Home.

The Watermark at Bellingham
610-235-2415; Bellingham.WatermarkCommunities.com
The Watermark at Bellingham is an independent living, personal care and memory care community offering the perfect mix of urban and suburban living. Discover personalized support, elegant residences, a friendly atmosphere, wealth of amenities, catalog of signature programs, fine dining and more.

Wellington at Hershey’s Mill
484-653-1200; SeniorLifestyle.com/Property/Pennsylvania/Wellington-At-Hersheys-Mill

The Woodlands at Greystone
484-209-9895; NVHomes.com/Woodlands-Greystone
The Woodlands at Greystone, a community by NVHomes, offers West Chester’s only luxury 55+ single-family homes in a gated neighborhood with amenities, 7 miles of walking trails and a lock-and-leave lifestyle. It’s time to live your best life in a community 100 years in the making — you’ve earned it! Visit NVHomes.com to learn more and schedule your appointment.

Wyomissing

The Highlands at Wyomissing
610-775-2300; TheHighlands.org
With over 113 acres of gently rolling hills, lush walkways and towering hardwoods, The Highlands at Wyomissing has offered stunning amenities, engaging activities and endless opportunities for 35 years. They’re proud to be the only nonprofit life care community in Berks County, where residents are free to live their active, independent lifestyles with a continuum of care available right at home if they were to ever need it.

Senior Services & Continuing Education

Wilmington

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware
302-573-4417; OLLI.UDel.edu
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the U of DE is a statewide, volunteer-based learning cooperative for adults 50+. Its largest campus is at Arsht Hall in North Wilmington. Members can choose from over 300 courses, in-person or online, fall and spring semester, taught by experienced and professional volunteers. One low fee provides multiple benefits offered by the U of DE and your choice of an unlimited number of courses each semester. Curiosity Never Retires!