Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home feels like a small town all on its own, settled on 200 acres just east of the square in New Oxford at the intersection of Route 30 and 94, with peaceful grounds, over 10 miles of walkways, gardens, and a putting green, and you'll see why so many folks have settled in the nearly 534 units, including one- and two-bedroom apartments, cottages, and the Harmony Ridge complex that's got its own café, a bank, a spa, and a wellness center with a pool and fitness room. There's a sense of neighborly support, with plenty of volunteer programs, a regular Chicken BBQ to pre-order from, worship services, and staff and residents helping each other out, and the friendly feeling shows up early, right from the first visit or virtual tour. The place offers several types of care-independent living, personal care, assisted living, and a big 297-bed skilled nursing and healthcare center that provides 24-hour care, medication help, weekly housekeeping, dining and laundry services, as well as special attention to those with memory issues in the secure Brookside Memory Care residence, which has its own staff trained for cognitive support and safe dementia units with 36 beds. There's always something happening, whether it's woodworking, arts and crafts, fitness classes, music, movies, support groups, game nights, trips, or just stopping by the community restaurant, attending seminars on dementia, joining one of the social clubs, heading to the library, or watching birds from a bench among the quiet trees. The campus stays accessible and safe with wide, wheelchair-friendly walkways, covered parking, and even pet-friendly rules if you meet their guidelines, plus there's scheduled transportation for doctor's appointments, shopping, or outings to local parks, cafes, and events. Cross Keys Village stands out for its comprehensive services, which include independent living, personal care at Brookside and through Lifespring Day Services, skilled nursing with high staffing levels, memory support, and everything from basic help with bathing and grooming to specialized Parkinson's and mental health support groups, with social activities planned daily, restaurant-style meal options, and nurses always on staff. The property also handles a lot of behind-the-scenes work like water and wastewater upgrades, environmental compliance, stormwater management, and it's always growing with new expansions. Known as a Christian CCRC that takes Medicare and Medicaid, it offers a seamless continuum of care, so as needs change, residents don't have to move elsewhere. Rent varies, with the lowest monthly cost at $813, making it possible for a wide range of folks to find a place, whether they want something small and simple or a larger apartment with a dishwasher, washer, dryer, and cable TV. There's always support for everyday tasks, with extras like weekly cleaning, meal planning, housekeeping, and events for those wanting to stay active, participate, or just have a safe and peaceful home.