To Be Continued …
Thinking about relocating to a continuing-care retirement community? Residents’ advice: Make the transition early enough to fully enjoy the CCRC experience.
Steve Ruzansky has always been a doer. An educator and school counselor who treasured his time at Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood, Ruzansky also got involved in his community. For example, he previously held the post of Judge of Elections.
So, in May 2021, when he moved into the Dunwoody Village retirement community in Newtown Square, he hit the ground running. In fact, earlier this year he finished his term as president of the Dunwoody Village Residents’ Association and co-chair of the annual Holiday Bazaar.
Now, with his tenure served, he can focus on devoting more time to one of his greatest loves: live music. He intends to fill his newfound “me time” with, among other things, jam sessions with fellow musicians.
“I’ve been involved in music for a long time—bluegrass especially, from guitar to banjo to fiddle,” he says. “One of my goals when I came here was to bring more music to Dunwoody. … I do a number of jams in the area, and it’s always fun to see who shows up. Sometimes, when you see a certain individual come in the door, you say to yourself, ‘Ooh, this will be a good jam.’”
Moving into a retirement community while still active opens the door to new adventures, new friendships, and more opportunities for exercise one’s freedom. Mornings might start with yoga on the terrace, afternoons with art classes or wine tastings, and evenings with concerts or book clubs—or, in Ruzansky’s preference, live music. Every day offers a chance to eat well, to laugh with friends, and to indulge new passions … or return to ones that got left behind amid the busyness of daily life.
For those who like to socialize, neighbors in such communities tend to become fast friends, sharing meals, going on outings, and enjoying the countless small joys that come from spending time together. From scenic drives to walks on the grounds to trips to nearby cultural destinations, residents have a surplus of new things to explore—quite likely with plenty of good company to share in the exploration.
Continuing-care retirement communities also offer peace of mind to residents, as well as their family members. With qualified health care on the same campus and caring, capable staff on hand, residents can relax and focus on living fully. Ruzansky has some advice to share: Make the transition to a CCRC early enough to fully enjoy all the benefits these communities offer.
Exploring the Next Chapter
The Philadelphia region offers a rich variety of senior living communities designed to support older adults. Whether someone is enjoying independent living, needs a bit of help with daily tasks, or requires memory care or other specialized healthcare services, these communities provide comfort, security, and a true sense of home. Many have earned a strong reputation over the years, recognized as some of the most trusted retirement destinations both in Pennsylvania and across the country.
The Philadelphia region offers a rich variety of senior living communities designed to support older adults. Whether someone is enjoying independent living, needs a bit of help with daily tasks, or requires memory care or other specialized healthcare services, these communities provide comfort, security, and a true sense of home. Many have earned a strong reputation over the years, recognized as some of the most trusted retirement destinations both in Pennsylvania and across the country.
The communities highlighted here showcase some of the area’s highest-rated options. Choosing a place to call home is a deeply personal decision. This list represents just a small sampling of the many outstanding options available. Consider it a starting point for exploring the communities that might be the perfect fit for the next chapter.
Acts Retirement Life Communities
Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale, Fort Washington Estates, Granite Farm Estates and Lima Estates in Media, Gwynedd Estates in Ambler, Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell, Southampton Estates, and Spring House Estates in Lower Gwynedd
actsretirement.org
Ann’s Choice - Erickson Senior Living
Warminster
ericksonseniorliving.com/anns-choice
Arbour Square of Harleysville
Harleysville
trueconnectioncommunities.com
Artis Senior Living
Huntingdon Valley, Yardley, and Princeton, New Jersey
artisseniorliving.com
Atria Senior Living
Atria Bethlehem, Atria Center City in Philadelphia, and Atria Lafayette Hill
atriaseniorliving.com
Brandywine Senior Living
Haverford Estates, Longwood in Kennett Square, and Upper Providence in Phoenixville
brandycare.com
Chandler Hall
Newtown
chandlerhallhealthservices.org
Cornwall Manor
Cornwall (Lebanon County)
cornwallmanor.org
Dresher Estates
Dresher
dresherestates.com
Dunwoody Village
Newtown Square
dunwoody.org
Eagleview Landing
Exton
eagleviewlanding.com
Elm Terrace Gardens
Lansdale
elmterracegardens.org
Five Star Senior Living
The Devon Senior Living, NewSeasons at New Britain in Chalfont, and Forwood Manor in Wilmington, Delaware
fivestarseniorliving.com
Freedom Village at Brandywine
Coatesville
fvbrandywine.com
Friends Home & Village
Newtown
fhvpa.org
Garden Spot Village
New Holland
gardenspotvillage.org
HarborChase of Wilmington
Wilmington, Delaware
harborchase.com/harborchase-wilmington
The Hearth at Drexel
Bala Cynwyd
thehearthatdrexel.org
The Hickman
West Chester
thehickman.org
HumanGood
The Mansion at Rosemont, Rydal Park & Waters in Jenkintown, and Spring Mill Pointe in Lafayette Hill
humangood.org
Independence Court of Quakertown
Quakertown
icquakertown.com
IntegraCare
Glen Mills Senior Living, Exton Senior Living, Magnolias of Lancaster
integracare.com
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
Kennett Square
kendal-crosslands.org
The Manor at York Town
Jamison
themanoratyorktown.org
Maplewood at Princeton
Plainsboro, New Jersey
maplewoodseniorliving.com
Maris Grove - Erickson Senior Living
ericksonseniorliving.com/maris-grove
Glen Mills
Masonic Villages
Lafayette Hill and Warminster
masonicvillages.org
Meadowood
Lansdale
meadowood.net
Merrill Gardens
Eagleview Landing in Exton, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills and West Chester, Truewood by Merrill in Glen Riddle
merrillgardens.com
Oxford Enhanced Senior Living
Langhorne
oxfordenhancedseniorliving.com
Pennswood Village
Newtown
pennswood.org
Phoebe Ministries
Allentown and Wyncote
phoebe.org
Pickering Manor
Newtown
pickeringmanor.org
Pine Run Village
Doylestown
pinerun.org
Pleasant View Communities
Manheim
pleasantviewcommunities.org
Riddle Village Retirement Community
Media
riddlevillage.com
Rosette
Gladwyne
livingatrosette.com
Solera Senior Living
Plush Mills in Wallingford, Daylesford Crossing in Paoli, and Echo Lake in Malvern
soleraseniorliving.com
The Solana Doylestown
Warrington
thesolanadoylestown.com
Springton Lake Village
Media
springtonlakevillage.com
Sunrise Senior Living
Abington, Dresher, Haverford, Lafayette Hill, Media, Newtown Square, and North Wales
sunriseseniorliving.com
Symphony Square
Bala Cynwyd
symphonysq.com
Bellingham at West Chester
West Chester
seniorlivingbellingham.com
Waverly Heights
Gladwyne
waverlyheightsltd.org
White Horse Village
Newtown Square
whitehorsevillage.org
Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale, Fort Washington Estates, Granite Farm Estates and Lima Estates in Media, Gwynedd Estates in Ambler, Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell, Southampton Estates, and Spring House Estates in Lower Gwynedd
actsretirement.org
Ann’s Choice - Erickson Senior Living
Warminster
ericksonseniorliving.com/anns-choice
Arbour Square of Harleysville
Harleysville
trueconnectioncommunities.com
Artis Senior Living
Huntingdon Valley, Yardley, and Princeton, New Jersey
artisseniorliving.com
Atria Senior Living
Atria Bethlehem, Atria Center City in Philadelphia, and Atria Lafayette Hill
atriaseniorliving.com
Brandywine Senior Living
Haverford Estates, Longwood in Kennett Square, and Upper Providence in Phoenixville
brandycare.com
Chandler Hall
Newtown
chandlerhallhealthservices.org
Cornwall Manor
Cornwall (Lebanon County)
cornwallmanor.org
Dresher Estates
Dresher
dresherestates.com
Dunwoody Village
Newtown Square
dunwoody.org
Eagleview Landing
Exton
eagleviewlanding.com
Elm Terrace Gardens
Lansdale
elmterracegardens.org
Five Star Senior Living
The Devon Senior Living, NewSeasons at New Britain in Chalfont, and Forwood Manor in Wilmington, Delaware
fivestarseniorliving.com
Freedom Village at Brandywine
Coatesville
fvbrandywine.com
Friends Home & Village
Newtown
fhvpa.org
Garden Spot Village
New Holland
gardenspotvillage.org
HarborChase of Wilmington
Wilmington, Delaware
harborchase.com/harborchase-wilmington
The Hearth at Drexel
Bala Cynwyd
thehearthatdrexel.org
The Hickman
West Chester
thehickman.org
HumanGood
The Mansion at Rosemont, Rydal Park & Waters in Jenkintown, and Spring Mill Pointe in Lafayette Hill
humangood.org
Independence Court of Quakertown
Quakertown
icquakertown.com
IntegraCare
Glen Mills Senior Living, Exton Senior Living, Magnolias of Lancaster
integracare.com
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
Kennett Square
kendal-crosslands.org
The Manor at York Town
Jamison
themanoratyorktown.org
Maplewood at Princeton
Plainsboro, New Jersey
maplewoodseniorliving.com
Maris Grove - Erickson Senior Living
ericksonseniorliving.com/maris-grove
Glen Mills
Masonic Villages
Lafayette Hill and Warminster
masonicvillages.org
Meadowood
Lansdale
meadowood.net
Merrill Gardens
Eagleview Landing in Exton, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills and West Chester, Truewood by Merrill in Glen Riddle
merrillgardens.com
Oxford Enhanced Senior Living
Langhorne
oxfordenhancedseniorliving.com
Pennswood Village
Newtown
pennswood.org
Phoebe Ministries
Allentown and Wyncote
phoebe.org
Pickering Manor
Newtown
pickeringmanor.org
Pine Run Village
Doylestown
pinerun.org
Pleasant View Communities
Manheim
pleasantviewcommunities.org
Riddle Village Retirement Community
Media
riddlevillage.com
Rosette
Gladwyne
livingatrosette.com
Solera Senior Living
Plush Mills in Wallingford, Daylesford Crossing in Paoli, and Echo Lake in Malvern
soleraseniorliving.com
The Solana Doylestown
Warrington
thesolanadoylestown.com
Springton Lake Village
Media
springtonlakevillage.com
Sunrise Senior Living
Abington, Dresher, Haverford, Lafayette Hill, Media, Newtown Square, and North Wales
sunriseseniorliving.com
Symphony Square
Bala Cynwyd
symphonysq.com
Bellingham at West Chester
West Chester
seniorlivingbellingham.com
Waverly Heights
Gladwyne
waverlyheightsltd.org
White Horse Village
Newtown Square
whitehorsevillage.org
Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Life, December 2025.
