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Heritage Senior Living, LLC. offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care throughout Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey, and Virginia. Heritage Senior Living, LLC. has 1,834 reviews and an average review rating of 4.6 out of 5, with many Best of Senior Living Award winners. Through a partnership with FOX Rehabilitation, many communities offer preventive exercise programs and physical therapy to focus on maintaining independence. Through their Maintaining Purpose program, residents connect with the outside community and find new interests. Heritage Senior Living, LLC. further supports family members and others in local communities by providing educational resources and classes covering everything from memory loss to nutrition and more.

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Traditions of Hanover

5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
Review Score
105 reviews

We moved my mother-in-law in last year. We couldn't be happier with the facilities and the staff. The rooms are very nice and spacious, there are lots of activities the residents can participate in, and the...

Provides: Independent Living

Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...

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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood

501 Hoch Rd, Blandon, PA 19510

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
105 reviews

5 for all categories. Friendly staff, well manned, informative when issues happen. Facilities are clean and they offer a very helpful selection of services. They feed them well and are flexible with dinning...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living

1180 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
102 reviews

Keystone Villa at Douglassville has far exceeded my expectations. The management team is exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The food selection is of good quality & choices are available for all meals....

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments

At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...

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Traditions of Cross Keys

3152 Glassboro Cross Keys Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
84 reviews

We chose this facility because it was a better value for the money. It also felt more informal. The administration staff made the process very smooth. They were very easy to work with.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....

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Heritage Green and Daybreak

200 Lillian Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
5 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
80 reviews

In the Lynchburg area, this facility came the most recommended by people we knew who had experiences at other places. So my [age removed] dad moved in back in January, and he has had a good experience. We...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...

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Cardinal Village

455 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

The community Close to my home Can stay in room as memory changes Medicaid approved Onboarding felt very rushed and not organized.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Let Cardinal Village take the worry out of your retirement years.   Our community design is all on one level. We offer a selection of apartment styles to fit your needs; all with no entrance fees and a month to month lease.   Our nondenominational community offers peace of mind and...

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Senior Commons at Powder Mill

1775 Powder Mill Road, York, PA 17403

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
121 reviews

All positive experiences. So happy mom is there. I would absolutely recommend Senior Commons to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...

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Traditions of Hershey

100 North Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
92 reviews

Traditions staff is very engaged with residents and family. Dining services and food are very, very good. Relationship with Home Instead is very strong and very helpful to residents and family. Very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...

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The Birches at Harleysville

691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
121 reviews

I really like it. The Birches is very clean, the staff are nice and the meals are pretty good too. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I would like to add that [name removed] in Marketing has been such an...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication management? At The Birches at Arbour Square Personal Care and Dementia Care Community located on a 20-acre campus in Harleysville, PA, you will find all the services you need to live a healthy and happy life. The...

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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
72 reviews

They have nice people/employees my dad reports good food. Communication to families could be improved a bit. Yes I would recommend this facility to others. Ultimately, of all the options my dad and I toured,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...

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Belle Reve Senior Living Community

404 East Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
113 reviews

I had a great experience working with a Place for Moms counselor [name removed]. From the initial contact she was warm and friendly. [name removed] was compassionate, friendly and understanding of my...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Belle Reve Senior Living and Health Care Center is located in the heart of Milford, PA and is convenient to all of Northeast PA, as well as Orange County, NY and Sussex County, NJ. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community offers short and long term care and is licensed by the Pennsylvania...

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Traditions of Lansdale

1800 Walnut St, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
145 reviews

Staff is genuinely courteous & professional. Questions/requests are addressed competently and with genuine concern. Food-wise, there are always a few occasions where it's less than stellar, but that does...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Traditions of Lansdale: Caring for those who cared for us.Knowing your loved one will have the things that matter for health and security makes the decision to seek personal care a whole lot easier for the entire family.Traditions has individualized personal care that goes beyond the basics to...

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Keystone Villa at Ephrata

100 N State St, Ephrata, PA 17522

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
52 reviews

My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Chestnut Knoll

120 West 5th Street, Boyertown, PA 19512

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
103 reviews

I have lived at Chestnut Knoll for over 4 years now. The staff have become my family. I eat like a queen. I used to do all the activities, but now I get tired so I only do some. I am happy to be here.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Beautifully placed in a quiet neighborhood, Chestnut Knoll merges both personal and memory care in a full service community. Located in Boyertown, PA just past Walnut Woods at the end of 5th Street, residents enjoy a welcome mix of privacy, security as well as independence. Whether you need...

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Heritage Green

7080 Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
83 reviews

Everyone was very welcoming and there was just a friendly air about the place. It was a very clean facility with daily maintenance and cleaning of my mom's room as well as the other areas. My mom was at...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...

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Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care

1152 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
83 reviews

I want to share our past 2 months. We had a very unpleasant experience, so I went on a crusade to locate a more professional environment. Where genuine effects are made to resolve medical and financial...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs, for affordable Personal Care. Personalized supportive care services are offered to our residents in a heartwarming environment so we can help you enjoy a better quality of life in our senior...

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The Birches at Newtown

70 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
116 reviews

The Birches has been a wonderful home for my mother. We were looking for excellent care, engaging activities, a connection to a Jewish community, good value, and a location close to family—and The Birches...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Birches at Newtown in Newtown, PA offer the ideal setting for your senior living community. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra security you want you're in the right place. You'll be able to get as much...

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Heritage Hill Senior Community

800 Sixth Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
105 reviews

Everything with Heritage Hill has been first class. The way the team did visitation tours to paperwork. The main part is the care my mom is receiving. It has been outstanding and the communication to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...

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The Crossroads at Bon Air

9100 Bon Air Crossings Dr, Richmond, VA 23235

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
57 reviews

Crossroads of Bon Air was a very nice place, attentive especially if family is visible and active. We were only at [name removed] for 2 weeks and it wasn't bad. Crossroad was slightly more home like.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Crossings at Bon Air is a 17.6-acre campus that features rental independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, memory care apartments and short stay respite living. Residents of our community enjoy extensive in unit amenities, such as full kitchens, washer/dryers and weekly...

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The Birches of Lehigh Valley

5030 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA 18045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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8.4
Review Score
7 reviews

Every place has their ups and downs, and this place does, but after being at [name removed], which was the worst place ever birches was 10x better it was so clean. He had a beautiful room where he can have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...

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9.5
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1,894 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Heritage Senior Living, LLC. with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 492 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Heritage Senior Living, LLC. has 1,894 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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5.0
Judi K - Resident/client
Assisted Living
November 9, 2021
Thank you

My mom is a resident of The Birches. They have done an incredible job taking care of her and all the others who are entrusted to their care. I can only imagine how difficult the pandemic has been for all of the staff - but they did a great job and I am grateful they kept my mom safe. Thank you!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Cathleen K - Family/Friend
Independent Living
November 2, 2021
My Review of Keystone Villa at Douglasville

Thee staff at Keystone Villa Douglassville was so wonderful helping to coordinate the move-in for my aunt. The welcoming that was given was so thoughtful and touching. The staff has continued to show support and updates above and beyond to ensure the new resident is comfortable and happy!!


5.0
Brian & Eileen - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 29, 2021
Your Search is Over!

Our mother was recently diagnosed with dementia. The decline we saw in recent months necessitated our need to place her in assisted living. When reaching out to local communities for information it was the immediate call back from [name removed] at Traditions that helped end our search. [name removed] spent a great deal of time listening, offering advice and assuring us that Traditions could meet our mother’s needs. [name removed] and the entire team at Traditions made the intake process and her move seamless. Within days we saw an improvement in our mom’s spirits which can be attributed to the stimulation she is now receiving daily combined with nutritious meals and excellent medical supervision all within the family-like environment the team at Traditions aspires to and delivers! We are more than happy to recommend this community to anyone needing a later-in-life new home.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Sue F
Assisted Living
October 29, 2021
A wonderful supportive Community

I have worked at the Birches since the end of April, and Thank Goodness I was given this opportunity. The residents are amazing. All of them. Love them forever and a day. We work very hard but I always hear from them "thank you for all you do." Or "you work so hard. We notice it and appreciate everything you do for us." I love our staff, and you can see they love the residents as well. Amazing! Best of all our Executive Director is the most amazing ED I have worked with in a long time. He came into our community in the midst of construction, and works hard to keep his eyes peeled, step in when there is need, and check the halls throughout the shifts. He jumps in to move a sofa, serves ice cream during music programs, is a great bartender when he sees me struggling, and is Justin on the spot when he imagines he is needed. I've been working as an Activity Director for over 20 years. He has come into this fabulous company and made us amazing! Stop by and see the changes!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 28, 2021
Verified Review
Our Tour Experience

Our tour at Heritage Green was just great! Each person that I came in to contact with was very pleasant. I felt comfortable there, and I felt a sense of warmth.


5.0
Kathy W - Toured community
Independent Living
October 28, 2021
My Review of Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living

This is a lovely community. The staff that I met with are so warm and welcoming. They were a tremendous help to my mother and I, the whole family actually! Our experience was awesome! PS Mom is settled in and doing well.


5.0
Melanie M - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 26, 2021

I loved this place from the first tour with [name removed]! The warmth and friendliness of staff and residents "blew me away"! It was clear it was where we were meant to be! There is not enough room for me to describe our appreciation of how well it is run and how very caring and excellent all the staff is! They like reaching out to the residents esp in activity center functions and my therapists have been both excellent and delightful!


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 26, 2021
Verified Review
Tour of The Birches

Our tour with The Birches was great. It was a very nice facility but was out of my loved ones price range.


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 26, 2021
Verified Review
Tour of Traditions of Lansdale

We had a great tour with Traditions of Lansdale, the facility was very nice but it ended up being out of my loved ones price range.


5.0
Susan - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 25, 2021
Verified Review
I feel that she is safe and well cared for and well supervised, first time having peace of mind in 10 years

Traditions was the first community our family went to go see and after we left we cancelled all other tours. Traditions is clean, homey and everyone is very friendly. From our understanding our loved one is enjoying the meals, she has yet to complain. Our loved one has early signs of dementia so sometimes it is hard to get a straight answer from her, but by the looks of it they have good activities and the activities director is very nice. The value for is cost is pretty good.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
R T - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 18, 2021
Verified Review
My tour review

This was a very nice community and I thought about putting my loved one here. It was very clean and they had a lot of long term staff that were still with them.


5.0
Jay - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 18, 2021
Very Nice

I toured this facility recently while looking for a place for my aunt. She is currently at an Independent community and we are looking to make a change soon. I am always skeptical at reviews online, but can tell you that the reviews for The Birches really are accurate and it is a great place! Finally found the place for my Aunt once the time comes.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Ellen - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 14, 2021
I am so grateful for the excellent care the nurses and Director of nursing at Cardinal Village had given to my parents.

I am so very grateful for the very loving professional ,caring, excellent, care my parents have received from the nursing staff and Director of nursing at Cardinal Village. They have always gone over and beyond to be sure my parents always have had the best care 24 seven . The peace of mind I have to know such excellent care and concern has been and is given to my loved ones is something I am so very grateful for. The wonderful nursing staff and Director of nursing at Cardinal Village I do not take for granted , I am very thankful for them every single day .

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Marcy S - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
October 13, 2021
Amazing work environment!

I recently began my employment here at The Birches and I could not be happier! From the interview process with [name removed], which was the very first time that I had interviewed for a job in about 13 years, my experience could not have been more pleasant and welcoming. I knew after the first 5 minutes that I would love nothing more than to work here! The management under our Executive Director, [name removed], is nothing short of incredible. I already feel as though this is my home. The residents are all so sweet and I love to interact with them whenever I am at work. The facility is gorgeous and has such a warm and home-like feel. We are growing and it is very exciting to be a part of this amazing team!! Our entire care staff takes impeccable care of our residents and the residents all seem very happy and content. Thank you for asking me to be a part of the family at The Birches!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Adrienne and Herbert Meyerson - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 11, 2021
Peace of Mind

We recommend Belle Reve Memory Care in Milford, PA. Over the past three years we have witnessed a profound change in our loved relative's personality and attitude as she has progressed from agitation and anxiety to a place of serenity and peace. We have personally witnessed the kindness and professionalism of the staff who interact without relative, from personal aides to physical therapists, activities and culinary staff, as well as ancillary staff including receptionists who often visit to chat with her. She participates in activities, celebrations and planned events as well, and her health remains excellent at age 92. Her sense of security, dignity and her charming personality have been restored by the caring attention she receives at Belle Reve. We are enormously grateful to all of the staff and especially to the Director of Memory Care, Simone Thomas, for the excellent care our relative enjoys and for the peace of mind which we enjoy. [names removed]

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Independent Living
October 11, 2021
Verified Review
A nice place for Mom

This is as close to home as you are going to get. Very homey environment and very cozy. They have activities like chair gym and other things for the residents to participate in. My loved one enjoys all of the activities that she participates in.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Ellen Tevis - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 9, 2021
Excellent

I couldn't be happier with the excellent Care my father has been given by the nursing staff and Director of Nursing of Cardinal Village . They have always gone over and beyond to help in every way . I am so very grateful to have such excellent care 24 seven for my Dad. Having the peace of mind that my dad is being given the best care ~ and always professional always very caring is something I am very grateful for everyday .

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Peter Byers - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 8, 2021
Outstanding Care

My mother in law has been a resident for over five years. She has received outstanding care all along the way. And when she transitioned to the unit where she needed much more care we were informed all along the way what that would entail. Also [name removed] was very helpful making sure we had the right hospice care. My wife could not feel better about where her mother is! They go out of there way to make sure the resident AMD family are completely satisfied!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Stephanie C - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 7, 2021
Best Care around

Cardinal Village is a wonderful community with kind, caring staff. The care given to residents is excellent. My mother was in another assisted living and the care here is so much better. They have actually nurses here to care for the residents. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Your relatives will be well cared for here as they go over and above for all their residents and they treat them with love and respect.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jason - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 6, 2021
Heritage Hill of Weatherly, PA is amazing.

Heritage Hill has done an excellent job of taking care of my father. The entire staff has been a joy to work with. Their professionalism and care for my father is second to none. Each department cares very much about my dad and shows kindness and compassion to him. If you are in need of a special place for a loved one, I highly recommend this facility AND team. Thank you, Heritage Hill!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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