Fort Washington Estates sits on a 16-acre campus in the small, historic town of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, where you'll find dogwoods blooming and dairy farms nearby, which makes the place feel much quieter than the busy Philadelphia area, though it's really only about half an hour from the city. As the very first retirement community under ACTS, it's seen a lot of people come and go over the years, with most folks choosing from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments and others moving into assisted living suites or skilled care beds when they need more help. The community welcomes adults 55 and older, with options for independent living if you don't need support yet but want to plan ahead, and care levels ranging from Skilled Nursing to Memory Care, Assisted Living, Respite Care, and Rehabilitation Therapy, so people can stay in the same place even if their needs change.
Folks get simple comforts here, like a dining room with meals for guests, a pharmacy right on site, plenty of spaces to meet others-like a computer room, gardens, or "The Clubhouse"-and both independent and group activities for recreation and socializing. The safety measures include a gated entrance, so only those who live or work here, plus guests, can come and go easily. Nurses are on staff, with both part-time and 24-hour coverage depending on what you need, which helps many families worry less. Transportation isn't just for doctor's visits either, because they'll help people get to other places as needed. The staff speaks English, Spanish, and French, so many residents feel at ease, and there's kindness shown to pets too with pet-friendly policies. People on the Memory Care floors, or in "The Gardens," get special attention, and the outdoor spots-like walking paths and tended gardens-let residents enjoy the quiet surroundings. Parking's available for folks who keep their cars, and the area stays peaceful even with Philadelphia fairly close. With all of these features, and the unique names for care programs and areas, people do tend to stick around here through the different stages of getting older.
