United Zion Retirement Community

United Zion Retirement Community sits on a quiet hilltop near downtown Lititz, with views of the farmland, and it's a faith-based Life Plan Community that's been around over 100 years, run as a non-profit. The community offers independent residential living in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments or in cottages, so older adults can keep a private home without worrying about lawn care, maintenance, housekeeping, or snow removal, and they can enjoy covered parking, walk-out basements, porches, and balconies. There are 54 living units overall and pets are welcome. For those needing more support, Heritage Hills Personal Care has private rooms with full baths and offers daily living help, medication management, memory care, and access to trained staff at all hours, and Firestone Healthcare Center provides skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and specialized memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia in a secure, supportive area. The campus has plenty of amenities like a library, chapel, business center, gift shop, fitness space, billiards room, walking path, gardens, guest parking, and a salon, plus club activities like bible study, choral groups, crafts, puzzles, bingo, board games, speakers, and musical programs to keep people active and social. Residents can join wellness classes, fitness programs, and scheduled off-campus trips for shopping, entertainment, meals, and day outings. Meal options include Anytime Dining and a restaurant with grab-and-go choices, and there are spiritual programs led by an on-site chaplain. The 24-hour emergency response system, wheelchair accessibility, Wanderguard system, and handicap access aim to provide safety for everyone. Residents get help with daily needs if they want, or enjoy complete independence if they don't, all within the same connected community. United Zion supports people at all stages, from those wanting an active retirement in a cottage to those with complex medical or memory needs, and personal care and nursing are provided by caring staff. The community focuses on making sure everyone keeps as much independence as possible but steps in with help when needed, so life can stay as normal and comfortable as possible, and over the years it's built a tradition of friendly support and community ties throughout Lancaster County.