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Make the Most of Every Stage of Life at Elm Terrace Gardens

Elm Terrace Gardens, a not-for-profit senior living community in Lansdale, PA, offers a full continuum of care designed to meet residents’ needs today and in the future. Whether you are seeking the independence and convenience of maintenance-free living, the support of personal care, specialized memory care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, or a respite stay, Elm Terrace provides compassionate services in a vibrant, community setting.

Residents enjoy the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour security, an emergency call system in every apartment, and access to comprehensive healthcare services right on campus. Our professional team is here to provide support when needed—so residents can focus on living life to the fullest.

Life at Elm Terrace also includes chef-prepared dining, housekeeping, transportation, and beautifully maintained grounds. With a full calendar of recreational activities, exercise programs, and opportunities for enrichment, residents have endless ways to stay active, engaged, and connected.

At Elm Terrace Gardens, residents and their families find comfort knowing that quality care and a supportive community are always close at hand.

Overview of White Horse Village

White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA, offers independent living, memory care, home care, hospice care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing services. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, home care supports residents in their own living spaces, and hospice care addresses end of life needs. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of living and care options may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can occur without leaving the community. White Horse Village has 79 beds, giving families a clear sense of the community’s residential capacity without indicating how care is delivered. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay allows a family to fund care directly. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available, including layouts suitable for a single resident or a couple moving together.

Dining options include multiple venues and sample menus, so residents can review meal offerings and use different dining settings. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support temporary recovery needs, and pets are allowed so a resident may continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

Overview of Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community

Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Carlisle, PA. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels in one community allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which suits a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community has 59 beds. That places it in the smaller-community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community has an on-site swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor walking paths, transportation, and rehabilitation services, giving residents options for exercise, outdoor movement, rides, and therapy.

Dining options include meals tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare is relevant to covered short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly. Lutheran Senior Services East operates the community, and Matt Pavalko serves as director.

Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Southampton Estates provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Southampton, PA. Skilled nursing provides nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 57 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 49m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

On-site licensed therapists provide rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, and short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary stay focused on recovery. A full-time nurse practitioner, doctor, licensed clinical social worker, recreation therapist, and chaplain are on staff, providing clinical, social, recreational, and spiritual support. Acts Retirement Life Communities operates the community.

A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

Overview of Barclay Friends

Barclay Friends offers nursing home care, assisted living, continuing care retirement community services, memory care, residential care, and skilled nursing in West Chester, PA. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to live in a private or shared suite. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, while residential care supports residents who need personal care.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Several care levels are available within one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Barclay Friends opened in 1893 and has 103 beds.

Private suites provide an individual living space, while shared suites can suit someone who wants to live with a companion. Rehabilitation services help residents regain or maintain function, and gardening and horticultural therapy offer activities centered on plants. A beauty and barber salon, fitness room, wellness activities, special interest groups, and lecture and entertainment events provide on site options for grooming, exercise, personal interests, and scheduled activities.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet in the community. With a Walk Score of 35 out of 100, the setting is car dependent, and most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $107/Day Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Country Meadows

Country Meadows has been part of the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania landscape for 43 years. Located at 4905 E Trindle Rd in the Hampden Township neighborhood and operated by Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC, the 180-bed community offers three levels of care: assisted living, independent living, and memory support. Most trips off campus call for a car or the community’s own transportation service, as the area carries a Walk Score of 41.

Housing comes in a range of configurations. Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, alcove suites, and efficiencies are all available, with no buy-in fee and shared living as an option. Starting price is $3,897 per month. At present, 104 of 180 beds are occupied, a 58% occupancy rate that gives the campus a quieter footprint than some larger communities at capacity.

Care is delivered across all three tracks by licensed nurses and CNAs. Residents who need short-term recovery have access to rehabilitation and short-term rehab services on-site, so post-acute care doesn’t have to mean leaving the building. Memory support is offered as a distinct level of care rather than a single-purpose wing layered onto a general assisted living unit.

The Dynamic Living Wellness Program, run by a fitness professional, structures the activity calendar around outings, entertainment, and social connection. Restaurant-style dining, a spa, garden and patio spaces, a fitness center and gym, and a concierge round out the day-to-day environment. The community is pet-friendly, and volunteer programs are active.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on areas like medication management, fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and care planning and documentation.

Country Meadows is a well-established multi-level community with a broad range of housing options, on-site rehabilitative services, and a dedicated memory care track, positioned for older adults in the greater Harrisburg area who want flexibility in both care level and living arrangement.

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Starting Price $3,897/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

The Patriot, a Choice Community provides nursing home, nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Somerset, PA. Nursing and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents nearing the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community may suit families seeking temporary support as well as residents needing ongoing nursing or memory care. There are 76 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes to consider for care. A Walk Score of 55 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. Patriot Senior Living Operating Company operates the community.

Orion Care provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Allison Park, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Having several care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has 25 beds. That smaller size may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide space for one resident, while semi-private rooms accommodate a shared arrangement. Orion Care opened in 1985.

Residents can spend time outside in a secured courtyard, along a walking path, on the back deck, across a large lawn, and in wooded outdoor areas. Activities include socialization, reminiscence, therapeutic exercise, relaxation, and common daily tasks, giving residents both structured and spontaneous ways to spend their time. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A doctor is on staff.

Conrad House at Brevillier Village in Erie, PA, lists eight types of care. Skilled nursing, home care, memory care, independent living, hospice care, assisted living, respite care, and nursing home care are all named. A shift in level occurs while remaining within the broader community.

A respite stay is short and intended for when the usual caregiver requires a break or time to recover. Assisted living supports daily activities while the resident keeps a private space. For those at risk of wandering, memory care operates in a secured, supervised setting.

In skilled nursing and the nursing home, licensed nurses work around the clock. Every independent resident lives privately, using shared services without daily care. Home care brings assistance to an individual’s own home, while hospice addresses needs as life nears its end. Every room is either private or semi-private.

A beauty salon is on the premises. The views take in Lake Erie, and residents go on community outings and shopping outings. Ball Pavilion Inc. operates the community.

Linden Village offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Lebanon, PA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care offers ongoing support in a residential setting, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care types in one community allows a resident whose needs change to move between care levels without leaving Linden Village. The range of services also suits a family caregiver who needs short term support. Linden Village has 64 beds and allows pets, so a resident can continue living with a pet. With a Walk Score of 48, the area is car dependent, and most errands require a car or a ride. Manor Care Linden Village Of Lebanon Pa operates the community.