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Country Meadows - Leader Heights

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

13 Reviews
2013, 2016, 2018
2760 Pine Grove Road, York, PA 17403
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Assisted Living Reviews for Country Meadows - Leader Heights

July 15, 2019

By Donsfamily

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The rooms are very clean and well taken care of. The building is meticulously maintained and designed for the needs of the residents. The staff is amazing. My father arrived with numerous issues, more than we anticipated. EVERYONE at this facility made the necessary accommodations to best meet my dad’s needs. Country Meadows makes everyone feel welcomed and valued. They understand that no two individuals are alike, hence you don’t see any one size fits all mentality practiced here.

Provider Response

Thank you very much for your kind comments about our community and co-workers. Every day we strive to make life a little better for each and every one of our residents as well as their family members. How wonderful to read that your father is doing so well and, in turn, you have found peace of mind. Thank you for sharing your father with us. If you have any questions, our Executive Director’s door is always open. Enjoy your summer!

October 31, 2018

By Major

I am/was a resident of this facility

I moved into assisted living at Country Meadows (Country Meadows - Leader Heights). It's wonderful, one of the best ever made and I would recommend it to anyone. The staff is great and all the people I've encountered here are delightful and friendly. We have had a couple of lecturers here by people from the radio industry and commentators. My studio apartment is more than enough for me. I've got more than enough space with plenty of furniture. The atmosphere is very bright and cheery, and the people are all very positive. I haven't really run into anybody who isn't positive. The physical facilities here are just amazingly good. I couldn't ask for anything any better.

Provider Response

We are very lucky to have you living with our family at Country Meadows! We love to hear from happy residents. Please let us know if we can do anything to make your life even better!

August 21, 2017

By Dorothy

I visited this facility

Country Meadows is very suitable for people in need of assisted living. The people are very nice and attentive. The location is good. It's not far from everything and there are stores nearby, so it's really convenient. It's a nice place, the living quarters are spacious.

Provider Response

Thank you for your visit. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have.

August 21, 2017

By Kim

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mom was at Country Meadows. That place was amazing. The food was amazing, and the girls were fantastic. Going into the place, everything was over the top beautiful. They had a couple of dining areas. The main dining area was really nice. They treated the people like kings and queens and were super great with them. The rooms were so clean. They had happy hour for them where they were allowed two glasses of wine. They would take them for road trips to all different places throughout York. They had bingo and hangman and a personal hairdresser there who was very nice. They had a little store there that they could volunteer in. When you walk into the place, it's like a first-class hotel.

Provider Response

Wow-thank you for your lovely note! And thank you for sharing your mom with us.

April 05, 2017

By Linda165348

I visited this facility

Country Meadows had more activities of lively things to do and trips planned. They had a therapy room and a swimming pool. It was $1,000 a month cheaper.

Provider Response

Thank you for paying us a visit.

November 08, 2016

By Jill463836

I visited this facility

My parents are in Country Meadows, and we liked it there. I think it’s excellent, the care is really good, and they’re always in contact with me. The price is good for what you got, and it’s very clean. The décor is very up to date. They can sign up for activities, and they take them out on trips to stores and to doctors within a 12 mile radius.

Provider Response

We’re so happy your parents are part of the Country Meadows family, as are you! Please reach out if there’s anything we can do to make your parents’ stay even better.

April 25, 2016

By Hal6

I visited this facility

Mom is moving into Country Meadows in a few days. The place is excellent. She has a one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen. It's been running for 12 years and is one of the best places in Pennsylvania and has very good culture. There's a pool, a gym, multiple activities, and visiting entertainment. My siblings said the food was good. The dining area was restaurant-like. Country Meadows is definitely the best in the area.

Provider Response

Thank you very much for choosing to share your mother with us. We love our residents and appreciate your kind observations about our community. Please contact us if you need anything.

September 09, 2015

By Kathy101984050

I visited this facility

My mother-in-law is in Country Meadows - Leader Heights (South York), and they have lots of planned activities seven days a week. There's crafts that goes on everyday, they offer programs and entertainment, and there is a gym where they work with them to help with their balance and strength training. There's a pool for them to swim if they want to. There are also outside activities that they go to. The other nice thing about it is it is one price, that as she declines, the cost is not to go up. She's only been there four days, but so far, I'm very pleased with what I've seen. She is very happy there. The staff that we have met have been very nice and very helpful. We went there last night at 10:00, there was somebody that we could talk to, and somebody actually had come in to the room to check on her before bedtime. I just feel very comfortable with her being there. You can visit her 24 hours a day. There's no time restraint. You can go in at any time of the day or night to check on her.

Provider Response

It’s wonderful to read that your mother-in-law seems to be adjusting well to life at Country Meadows. You are right: there are many, many, many activities available for residents from fitness to volunteer service to entertainment and outings. Please feel free to stop in our executive director’s office with any concerns you may have. Thank you for choosing us.

August 27, 2015

By Caring112306050

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother-in-law used to live at Country Meadows. She was there for two and a half to three years. I would highly recommend this community to others. They're wonderful.

Provider Response

Wow-thank you for this lovely note. We think all of our residents are wonderful…and so are their family members. Best wishes and thank you, again.

December 09, 2014

By Dorothy82711550

I am a friend or relative of a resident

We have my mother-in-law at Country Meadows of Leader Height. The staff is very caring. I like the community in general. The rooms are very nice. The food looks good, and she likes the food. They also have a lot of activities. I will absolutely recommend them to others.

Provider Response

People frequently are surprised at how good the food is at Country Meadows! We are proud of our professionally trained chefs and dining team who tempt the taste buds with new recipes and local cuisine. And having ice cream available 24/7 to residents, visitors and family members always tends to help make life better too! Thank you for the glowing review and recommendation. We appreciate your choosing us, and next time you pay a visit, be sure to get yourself a big cone!

September 02, 2012

By 1learner

I am a friend or relative of resident

I have a Dad who had a stroke 1 year ago and was given 2weeks to live in August 2011. He has always been a fighter. We took him to a Hospice and in 9 days he was discharged to a rehab facility near his home. Having 100 days of rehab covered by insurance he began to slowly but surely progress. When rehab expired he was moved to another floor. It was a very stressful environment. During my bi-weekly visit, traveling 2 1/2 hrs each way, I found myself being more of an aide than a visitor and always left feeling sad and exhausted. He began looking like a Holocost survivor. People who loved him pleaded with me to move him closer to me, they had done all that they could do for him. My wife & I paid an unannounced visit to Vountry Meadows one Saturday afternoon. It was as though the staff was waiting for my arrival and gave us full attention and a thourough tour. I was blown away by the genuineness and courtesy we were shown. The place looked more like a Hotel in the Bahammas that i couldnt afford, than an assisted living facility. From the Dining Rooms, fireplaces, decor, menu, private room, and state-of-the-art Physical Thrapys, in-house movie theatre, a host of daily activities, a mission statement based on dignity, quality of life, and respect written with the same resolve as the Constitution and Bill of Rights, I couldn't help but weep when I walked out the door. I though my Dad would not qualify in his current condition. Everyone at CM believed my Dad was capable of doing things I no longer believed. They were eager to receive him! He had been there for 3 weeks and has regained his dignity, is adding new words to his vocabulary daily, and lifting his "paralyzed" leg that was never supposed to move again. He has gone on short Tours and last week was taken inside his favorite store, in public for the first time in a year! When I leave after a visit I feel joy and well being, not stressed. No place or caretakers will ever be perfect, but this facility has many of the most compassionate human beings I have ever met. It is a proactive not reactive environment. It's a neighborhood of friends that I hope exists for my generation.

Provider Response

Dear 1learner:

Thank you very much for your kind comments about our community and co-workers. Everyday we strive to make life a little better for each and every one of our residents as well as their family members. I am thrilled to read that your father is doing so well and in turn, you have found peace of mind. My father also resides in one of our Country Meadows communities and it gives my siblings and me comfort to know that he is surrounded by new friends and co-workers available to respond at a moment's notice. I also am happy to read that your father is once again enjoying life both in and outside Country Meadows. Moving to a retirement community never should result in giving up one's favorite pastimes and hobbies. I hope that he is able to make several return trips to his favorite store and continue to enjoy the many outings and activities offered at Country Meadows.

Again, thank you very much for choosing Country Meadows. It is our honor to serve your family.

Michael Leader-President & CEO

July 24, 2012

By Afenn

I visited this facility

The only place we visited where all of the staff was friendly and reached out to answer all questions. Very nice dining accommodations, with a lot of open space. This place offered a variety of activities and supportive staff members. I was quite impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, to be honest I was blown away by it. The rooms had bathrooms, they didn't have a "communal" bathroom like other facilities do. Some rooms even offered a kitchen with a washer and dryer! They also came with a living room type setting it wasn't just a room for a bed and couch, there was a lot of space. Overall, I think it'd be wise to seriously consider this "home away from home". Prices were reasonable considering the amount of space and things offered.

May 17, 2012

By Nightingale451

I am a friend or relative of a resident

When visiting my aunt at the facility I found it to be clean, well organized and beautifully decorated. The staff is very caring and especially respectful to the residents as well as their family and visitors. The professionalism was wonderful. My aunt had some issues with confusion as well as memory issues and the staff helped her when she needed it but in doing so they allowed her to do as much for herself as she was able. The dining experience was one that was social as well as convenient for the residents. They are welcome to eat in the dining room or eat in their rooms if they choose. Assisted living residents there are always accounted for but allowed some breathing room for naps and relaxing as well. The grounds of the campus are beautifully maintained. there are a variety of activities available for residents to participate in but none are mandatory. They have outings to a variety of places in the community for the residents to have the chance to get away sometimes too.
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Services and Amenities of Country Meadows - Leader Heights

Costs

  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Rent Plus Care Fees

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: Yes
  • Studio Apartments

Dining options

  • Dining Room Shared Meals

Features

  • Beauty Barber Shop
  • Resident Transportation
  • Party Space
  • Garden And Patio

Cleaning services

  • Laundry For Linens
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry For Clothing

Health services

  • Medication Management
  • Physical Therapy

Activities

  • Offsite Activities
  • Religious Services
  • Fitness Room

Guest services

  • Guests At Mealtime

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

General

  • Pets: Yes

Range of services

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy

Training Areas

  • Memory Care Training

About Country Meadows - Leader Heights

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"Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
- Betty Friedan

Country Meadows of Country Meadows of York-South is located just 14 miles from the Maryland state line. (It's one of two Country Meadows communities in York.) Residents love being able to get out to fun outings and events, such as the Balloon Fest at the Expo Center, the Hot Rod Parade, classic car shows, and the Markets at Shrewsbury for Amish hand-made crafts and produce. And, Country Meadows of York-South is just a short drive away from Baltimore, Gettysburg, and Lancaster.

On campus, residents enjoy a wide variety of cultural events that bring in performers and visitors from the surrounding community. Here you'll regularly find professional musicians, singers, authors, presenters, and lecturers -- including the Ryan Trumpeters and Susquehana Singers.

One of the things that makes Country Meadows of York-South special is its emphasis on volunteerism and its connection to charitable organizations in and around York. For example, residents can volunteer for the Backpack Program Committee -- making and selling chocolate-covered pretzels and candies to raise money for needy children at nearby York Haven Elementary School. Residents can also participate in advocacy walks for arthritis and Alzheimer's, or other events or fundraisers in the area. Residents know they're giving back and making a difference in the community, and their lives are richer because they're able to help others.

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is a multi-generational family business, founded by former Pennsylvania Governor George M. Leader and wife Mary Jane. For over four decades, the organization has remained family-owned, with the founders still sitting on the board. Adult children Michael Leader (CEO), David Leader (COO), and brother-in-law, Ted Janeczek (CFO), now run the establishment. There are a total of 10 communities owned by Country Meadows -- nine in Pennsylvania, and one in Frederick, Maryland.

The organization's family mission is to keep residents self-sufficient and independent as long as possible. How independent is independent? The answer differs for each resident. As we age, we lose ability to perform certain tasks -- but there are other tasks we can still do. Country Meadows assesses each individual to find out what he can do and where he needs help. Country Meadows meets residents where they're at. For example, a man who can no longer drive might be able to help with directions; a woman who can't use a knife to chop carrots safely might be able to fold napkins or tear lettuce.

Country Meadows staff also customizes exercise programs to each individual's ability. Classes are instructed according to levels of proficiency for optimum physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

One secret of Country Meadows' Success: they recruit and retain the best staff in the area. They've been deemed "Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania" eight times between 2001-2011. This is no accident: Country Meadows management strives to create a culture of fulfillment and passion by providing ongoing training, education, and career enhancement opportunities. Employees are happy to be here, and families notice that they are gracious, approachable, and helpful.

Community Features

  • Close proximity to libraries, senior centers, banks, churches, temples, doctors' offices, veteranarians' offices
  • Outdoor pond for social gatherings
  • Aquatics center with therapy pool
  • Fitness center with Nautilus equipment
  • Multiple dining rooms
  • Community Room with billiards table, card tables, and large shuffle board
  • Shared areas for amusing guests, mingling, and unwinding
  • Computer center with access and instructions
  • Housing organized according to peer groups
  • Beauty shop
  • Barber shop
  • Gift shop staffed by residents with numerous items hand-made by residents

Events

  • Balloon Fest: York Expo Center
  • Onsite performances by professional singers and musicians
  • Hot Rod Parade
  • Lunch & Learn: lectures from outside speakers

Activities

According to Director of Advertising, Mandi Block, "It's all about you." Classes are organized by differing levels of ability. Some activities are actually run by the seniors -- for example, one small group regularly watches opera on DVDs together.

  • Nautilus: exercises are devised for seniors
  • Tai Chi
  • Yoga: gentle
  • Wii bowling league: all locations of Country Meadows compete against each other annually
  • Games: the Country Meadows of York-South includes an activity called Time Slips -- story creation inspired by images
  • Life-long learning programs
  • Volunteer opportunities like the Backpack Program, described above
  • Art classes
  • Painting courses
  • Piano lessons
  • Cooking presentations
  • Current events exchanges
  • Support groups including groups for grief, Alzheimer's, and memory care
  • Zipper Club: members have had heart surgery
  • Men's clubs and ladies' clubs
  • Movie nights
  • Fireside chats
  • Dances
  • Sing-alongs
  • Parties
  • Shopping trips
  • Lunch out
  • Picnics
  • Field trips to museums
  • Organized travel ventures

Services

  • Devoted fitness staff to assist with exercises
  • Customized fitness programs
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Massage therapy
  • Day-long dining: snacks and beverages
  • Regular, high-caliber meals served three times per day
  • Dressing assistance
  • Medication management
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Weekly linen services
  • Transportation to appointments, errands, shopping, and church
  • Full-time, onsite chaplains with referrals to clerics for other religions

Benefits

  • Potential residents learn total costs immediately, as the rental fee is all-inclusive with services
  • Rental fee covers all utilities plus cable television and wireless internet access
  • No buy-in fee
  • 24-hour trained, compassionate staff
  • Pet-friendly

Country Meadows has proven through four decades that it walks its talk. Goals are to:

  • Promote a Genuine Sense of Community
  • Honor the Rights and Independence of Seniors
  • Support Wellness in all of its Dimensions
  • Encourage Lifelong Growth and Development
  • Provide Leadership to Our Team
  • Practice Professional and Social Responsibility
  • Create the Standard for Quality
  • Establish a Culture of Integrity
Lowest Monthly Rate:
  • $2,778/month
Highest Monthly Rate:
  • $5,700/month
Financial Guidance Offered:
  • We help with paperwork for VA Benefits
  • Preferred partner with LifeCare Funding Group
State Certification:
  • Yes
Housing Categories:
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Respite Care
  • In-home care services (our company also operates an in-home care agency serving non-residents in their homes)
Cleaning Services:
  • Laundry services: Clothing (staff washes residents' clothes)
  • Laundry services: Linens (staff washes residents sheets/linens)
  • Private laundry (residents can wash own laundry on site)
  • Housekeeping (staff provides housekeeping services to residents)
Activities:
  • Organized offsite activities (outings, etc.)
  • Fitness
  • Music
  • Arts
  • Woodworking
  • Crafts
  • Games (bingo, bridge, etc.)
  • Stories
  • Religious services
  • Lectures and discussions
  • Bocce ball
  • Happy Hour
  • Themed dining events
Guest Services:
  • Guests can attend meals
  • Ample parking for guests
Pets Allowed:
  • Yes
Dining Options:
  • Meals in a shared dining room
  • In-room kitchenettes
  • In-room full kitchens (includes oven, etc.)
  • Meals delivered to residents' rooms
In-Room Technology/Entertainment:
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
Types of Residence:
  • Studio apartments
  • 1 bedroom apartments
  • 2 bedroom apartments
Privacy Options
  • Private
  • Semi-private
Transportation Options
  • Parking for residents
  • Transportation for residents (shuttle bus or similar)

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