Independent Living Communities in Palmyra, PA

"We went to Holiday Essex House. It was nice. I enjoyed that one. I always said if I wanted to live there, I'd lived in that one. But it didn't suit my brother that well. I felt that the people in the other place were more his type of people. That's the only different thing, was the type of people, that's all. A man showed us around the tour. He showed us the rooms and all the social rooms."

"I toured Harmony at West Shore. It wasn't as large as the other facility, so that felt a little less overwhelming. It's very clean. They have a great two living spaces for assisted living. It was a better feeling. It was not quite as small and cozy as the other facility, but I put it down in my list of top five. If someone was looking for assisted living, it was definitely worth a look. I was satisfied with the staff."

"Autumn House East was a very nice place. They've got nice staff. The director, Michael, who spoke to us was very kind and gave a lot of information. The rooms seemed very clean. We didn't get a chance to do much touring other than what we saw on the way to his office, but it seemed like they have a complete schedule of activities. Even the dining area that we saw looked very nice."

"We toured Keystone Villa at Ephrata. It was very nice. The building was very nice. I saw the staff interacting with the residents as they were eating and it was very good. The only disadvantage it had in our case was that it was a little distant for my dad to walk from his room to the elevator and then to the dining. That was the only drawback. Otherwise, the facility was very nice, the staff were very good, and everything looked great. I didn't see their activities. I would tell others that the facility was very nice and well maintained, and the staff was good. The interior was nice. They seemed to have taken interest in the residents there, so it was very good overall."

"My mother in law is 81 yo and has lived alone for many years. She was completely independent still able to manage all of her own care to include driving. She had to have a minor procedure and began to decline quickly She moved into Senior Commons in March. When she arrived, she was unable to walk or even stand alone. She was frequently falling. She was unable to provide any of her personal hygiene to include shower or dress herself. She was totally incontinent and had 2 bouts of C-Diff. The team at Senior Commons to include Fox Rehab, immediately jumped into action. Fox was amazing with her. The communication has been excellent. We began to see progress very quickly. She is now walking with a rollator and able to do all of her own care. She is able to go up and down stairs and walk long distances without her oxygen. The transformation has been unbelievable. I cannot thank the FOX and Senior Commons team enough. They have been wonderful and I would 100% recommend this community. "

"I visited a friend at the independent living community of Phoebe Berks in Wernersville. The room seemed adequate, and the people seemed friendly. The upkeep of the room was fine, and it was very nice. From what I can tell, the place was well taken care of. I think they have too many amenities because people don't use them. The parking is very nice and adequate. They also have a patio and a garden, and it was nice to sit out there."

"We chose Londonderry Village (Lebanon Valley Brethren Home). We like it very much because it has everything that I would want in a care facility. I have people from church who live there who speak very highly of everybody. They have apartments, cottages, and duplexes. They're the only facility in Pennsylvania that has what they call a Green House for Alzheimer's patients. They have everything going on all the time and have everything you'd need, like a bank, thrift stores, and little grocery stores. You don't really have to leave. They take you on trips, luncheons, or wherever you have to go. They have a restaurant there and facilities for visiting guests to stay at a separate apartment. Another thing is they'd never put out a resident so if you run out of money; they'd take care of you."

"Country Meadows of Hershey is a wonderful assisted living facility. The staff is amazing and they took great care of my mom during the last year of her life. She enjoyed the daily exercise classes with Eugene, the weekly therapy dog visits, the friends that she made there as well as the nursing and support staff. Our family had peace of mind that she was being taken care of by a fantastic group of people. They took the time to really get to know her and connect with her on a personal level. When it’s my time to need assistance, I would have no hesitation in moving there myself. Outstanding experience."

"My aunt is in Hill Farm Estates. It's an elegant alternative to facility living. Their staff is attentive and professional. The rooms are cozy and clean. These are one bedrooms with a bathroom. They have a full activities calendar and a beautiful setting. They have an enormous veranda where the residents can sit and it overlook the Lebanon Valley. It's a beautiful estate. They have regular exercise classes and activities like that. They have three dining rooms and each overlooks the beautiful vistas below the Lebanon Valley. They're less expensive than the typical facilities. It's $2,000 less a month than what she was paying, but it's a beautiful mansion. This facility should be checked out for the benefits and price as well as the living conditions."

"This assisted living program is very friendly and is always looking out for the best interest of the residents. The program offers apartments with more assistance or customizable houses with less assistance, accommodating seniors of all ages and abilities. All residents have access to a gym with exercise programs for all abilities, a cafeteria with varying meal plans, a community garden with reservable spaces, and convenient access to a rails 2 trails bicycle trail that runs directly adjacent to the village. The staff works with residents as well as family of the residents to make the best decisions for everyone. Some residents, like my grandmother, are reluctant to admit that they need to move from their house to the fully assisted living apartments. The staff works with the residents families and doctors to evaluate their health and politely encourage the residents to consider the best options for their well-being. The program also runs a shuttle daily that takes the residents to nearby grocery stores and shopping centers, so they can purchase things they need without having to drive themselves. Overall, this is a quality assisted living program with many benefits to its residents. "

"I have been living in Alden Place for seven years now. It is well laid out. It has a clubhouse with indoor swimming pool, a gym, a big ballroom, pool tables, and a snack bar. They have people come in to teach yoga, Zumba, card games, pinnacle, and bridge. I am in what they call The Villa. It has three homes attached to each other. I am on an end unit, I have a two-car garage, and it is 1,400 square feet including the garage. "

"I toured The Middletown Home. It's very nice. The apartments are beautiful, but I'm not paying for them. Their main meal was at lunchtime, and I don't eat lunch. The staff was very nice, but I can't afford it. They have an activity calendar that they put out for a month."

"My husband's grandmother went to Masonic Home. It's a nice facility with beautiful surroundings. They have everything in there, like you can have your nails done and that is very nice. "

"We decided to leave my dad at Ecumenical Retirement Community. They're taking very good care of him, and food seems to be good. They clean his room, they take him to do activities, and he seems to be happy there. For the most part, the staff has been very good. They do activities, like bingo and artwork. They have a salon and a courtyard."