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Overview of The Hickman

The Hickman offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in West Chester, PA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care provides a residential setting with personal care.

The Hickman opened in 1891 and has 125 beds. The community is operated by The Hickman Friends Senior Community Of West Chester. Several care levels may allow a resident’s needs to grow over time while remaining in the community, rather than requiring a move elsewhere. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, and the Independent Plus+ program is available.

The Short Term Respite Stay offers temporary care when a usual caregiver needs time away or is recovering. A Walk Score of 98 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The Hickman may be a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community.

Part of LCB Senior Living, The Residence at Chadds Ford is a senior living community in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. LCB Chadds Ford LLC operates the community. With several levels of care available in one location, residents can often transition between services as their needs change without moving to another community. The 108-bed community offers studio, companion, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

A secured neighborhood called Reflections is dedicated to memory care and accommodates up to 24 residents. Daily support includes assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and 24-hour care. Residents can also participate in scheduled activities. Chef-prepared meals are served each day. The community provides hospice care, stroke care, and incontinence care.

The Residence at Chadds Ford does not allow pets. The area has a Walk Score of 59, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 66%.

State inspections have most often focused on medication management, sanitation and safety conditions, and recordkeeping rather than direct resident care. Corrective actions from inspections have been accepted and implemented. Families considering The Residence at Chadds Ford should ask how these areas are managed daily.

Overview of Allegria at the Oaks

Allegria at the Oaks is a member of the renowned Allegria senior living group– the environment is expected to be a balance between convenience and security, where residents can feel comfortable in a community that is committed to putting them first. Allegria’s trusted reputation of providing resort-like hospitality is provided by professional staff that is dedicated to making residents’ lives easier, ensuring that they deliver their service with dignity and respect. As with any other Allegria community mission, management and staff make it a priority to help residents maintain their sense of individuality and independence.

Allegria at the Oaks’ environment is person-centered, so they do their best to maintain a level of service that is beneficial to the residents. The continuing care community offers personal care (housekeeping, ADLs, restaurant-style dining, etc.), memory care and Alzheimer’s support, and short-term and trial stay. 

Overview of Lutheran Community at Telford

Lutheran Community at Telford offers independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Telford, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because the community offers multiple care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 125 beds and accepts Medicare and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 59 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Ellen Shrager serves as director.

A Walk Score of 65 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; scheduled transportation is also available for local shopping destinations. Residents can use the heated indoor pool, receive rehabilitation services, and choose made-to-order selections prepared by an in-house culinary team. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community.

Shenango Presbyterian Home offers nursing home, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in New Wilmington, PA. Independent living is for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and personal care is available for help with daily tasks. The community has 46 beds. That smaller size may give staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen within the same community. Rehab and skilled nursing are available through the community’s Rehab & Skilled Nursing program. A Walk Score of 65 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid is relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 5h 18m per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing staff time allocated per resident across a day. Shenango Presbyterian Seniorcare operates the community.

Overview of Moravian Village of Bethlehem

Moravian Village of Bethlehem is a trusted retirement community in Bethlehem, PA, that offers personal care and transitional care. Surrounded by lush trees and scenic mountain views, residents here are assured of having a laid-back stay. Chef-prepared dining, household management, and a 24-hour emergency response system are also among the community’s unique offerings. Prioritizing the well-being of older adults, the community employs a holistic approach to care tailored to their individual needs.

With a registered dietitian, meals are thoughtfully planned for residents’ preferences. The community’s cozy setting and beautiful scenery are also perfect for meditation and yoga. With its spacious pet-friendly amenities, residents can play with their pets. This senior living community is one of the ideal options to spend retirement in the historic district of Bethlehem, PA, especially with its top-notch services and home-like environment.

Overview of Sherwood Oaks

Sherwood Oaks provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and similar tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing care is available from licensed nurses on site at all hours.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Sherwood Oaks has 77 beds, with 6 hours and 26 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Families will need to consider which option matches the resident’s care needs and financial situation.

A pool and fitness center support exercise, while the art studio and woodworking shop provide dedicated spaces for creative activities. Gardens and lakes add outdoor places to spend time. Free bus or car transportation is available around campus and to area shopping, medical services, and religious services.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community operates Sherwood Oaks, and UPMC Senior Communities is the owner. The community also offers a Continuing Care program.

Overview of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Northampton, PA. Independent living includes a private suite with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 2005 and has 124 beds. One and two bedroom suites are available, so a resident can choose a single bedroom or an additional bedroom within the living arrangement. The starting price is $2,295, giving families an initial cost figure as they consider the available options.

Residents can use transportation for appointments and local shopping excursions, reducing the need to arrange those rides independently. Chef prepared lunch and dinner are served tableside in a restaurant style setting. A salon, gazebo, patios, and courtyards provide places for grooming and outdoor time, while a private dining room can be used for special occasions.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support temporary recovery needs. The veterans program provides a program specifically for residents who have served. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or whose family needs a short term stay during a caregiver’s travel or recovery. Sacred Heart Assisted Living operates the community.

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Starting Price $2,295/Month Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

Spring Mill Pointe offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lafayette Hill, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Spring Mill Pointe has 107 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, including an option for a couple moving together, while its pet policy may allow a resident to keep a pet as part of the move. Humangood Pennsylvania operates Spring Mill Pointe.

Overview of Juniper Village at Lebanon

At Juniper Village, they highly advocate for their senior residents to live their lives in the way they want to. Whether it be a highly engaged living experience or one of solitude, the staff at Juniper Village will be glad to assist, offering compassionate care. Various services are offered for residents who choose assisted living, while independence is still maintained in a home-like environment.

Juniper Village boasts its flexibility and customization per resident, wherein each day is different at their facility, depending on what the residents want to do. Various programs are in place like the CONNECT4LIFE PROGRAM wherein the health of the residents are the focus. Other programs include ConnectionsSM, wherein the residents get to enjoy a wide array of activities for their wellness, Juniper University, where lifelong learning is promoted through access to educational resources, and more.