Souderton Mennonite Homes, a Continuing Care Retirement Community also known as Souderton Mennonite Homes - Living Branches Senior Living, sits on a scenic hilltop in Souderton, Pennsylvania, surrounded by a friendly local neighborhood with easy access to grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants. This faith-based nonprofit welcomes people of all backgrounds and keeps its Mennonite roots close, focusing on kindness, community, and neighborliness, and folks say the staff and neighbors feel like family. The community offers lots of ways to live, including apartments, villas, cottages, and senior townhomes, with floor plans to fit different needs and ground-floor units for easy access, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning. Residents can choose independent living, personal care (which is assisted living), memory care in the Serenata Memory Care area for folks living with dementia, skilled nursing, health care, and respite or short-term stays. There's a lifetime care promise too, so folks won't have to leave if resources run out, as the Living Branches Foundation supports benevolent care.
People here can enjoy the grounds with gardens like Elizabeth's Garden, a community garden, walking trails, charming courtyards, and a roomy patio and grill for outdoor gatherings. Inside, there's space to gather or relax, like the Summit View Auditorium for worship, concerts, and community events, creative spots like a quilting room and art spaces, and a Corner Store for little things you might need or want. Residents have many chances to join in, whether it's lifelong learning at Living U, Bible study groups, on-site devotional services, art classes, cooking classes, or group outings. The community supports active and healthy aging, offering a fitness center with treadmills, weights, and stationary bikes, outdoor courts for pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, and even pool and water volleyball at Dock Woods. There's a focus on wellness, with stretching, Tai Chi, and yoga classes, plus lots of daily activities to support body and mind.
Meals are included, prepared by professional chefs, and served restaurant-style at places like the Apple Orchard Café, which has both indoor and outdoor seating with a sunroom and patio; dietary needs get addressed with options such as gluten-free, low/no sodium, and no sugar meals. There's medication help, support for folks managing diabetes, high acuity care, incontinence care, and help moving between bed and wheelchair as needed, all with 24-hour staff. Staff are trained for memory care, and the Serenata Memory Care program offers a consistent approach for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Residents have priority access to support if their needs change, and there are medical alert systems like ADT Medical Alert, Medical Guardian, and Bay Alarm Medical, along with other safety features such as home security, medication dispensers, and ID theft protection.
There are a variety of room types, including studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and semi-private arrangements, so people can choose what fits best, and cable or satellite TV is available in private rooms. Staff help with daily living tasks as needed, and there's always attention to keeping life maintenance-free and comfortable. The campus is known for bright, modern spaces, cheerful gardens, a strong sense of community, and activities that encourage independence and social connection. Residents can use on-site beauty services, attend worship, performances, and social activities, and use transportation services for errands or group outings. Payment options include private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, and private insurance; there are different community, respite, buy-in, and care level fees, including second person fees, and details on floor plans or payment get discussed at the time of inquiry.
This place values old traditions, and folks often say there's a genuine sense of concern among residents, families, and staff, with a focus on thoughtful, personalized care for people at every stage of aging, especially those needing memory care or dealing with health changes, making it a community where people can live well and age in place.
