Wellington at Hershey's Mill

Wellington at Hershey's Mill is a continuing care retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term care, and affordable housing all on one campus, and residents can get help with things like moving from bed to wheelchair, managing diabetes, and activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and medication. Staff are around 24 hours a day for emergencies, and they prepare good meals with both regular and vegetarian options, providing full-service dining in restaurant-style rooms or private dining spaces, and there are rotating menus to keep meals interesting. The community includes studio and one-bedroom apartments with floor plans available, and there are lots of indoor and outdoor spaces-like courtyards, a swimming pool and hot tub, library, piano lounge, private event spaces, and even access to water, wildlife, elevated grounds, and patios. Seniors can join fitness classes, creative workshops, book clubs, social events, devotional services, arts and crafts, music programs, games, and activities both onsite and offsite, and there's also an indoor pool for water aerobics, nearby golfing, and a fitness center with wellness programs. The community is pet-friendly, so residents can keep pets, and there's Wi-Fi available throughout for internet and communication needs, and it's handicap accessible with features for those who need help getting around. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and concierge-style services like grocery delivery and mail are standard, making life easier without the upkeep hassles, and there are special spaces for hobbies, private entertaining, and quiet time. The memory care neighborhood is set up to reduce confusion and wandering for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's licensed skilled nursing onsite to help those needing higher levels of care or medical support. There's also home care, where aides give help and companionship at home for those who want to stay in their own space. Residents can use scheduled transportation for shopping, excursions, and appointments, with indoor parking for those who drive, and the grounds include walking paths and spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Personal care covers support with daily needs, and health services include preventive screenings, psychiatry, internal medicine, and psychoanalysis, while amenities include a beauty shop, barbershop, bistro, bar, and a computer lab. Onsite recycling and waste services handle anything from bulky items to electronics and hazardous waste, and the community operates with oversight from various local boards and committees, including a conservancy board, historical commission, and zoning hearing board, which help residents with information and planning. Programs and activities come with calendars for each type of care, so residents can easily join in social, educational, or hobby-based events, and a professional team is always on hand, focusing on support, respect, and helping people live with dignity. Residents can explore the facility through tour programs that show daily life, meals, and activities, giving people and their families a look at how things work. This is a place that tries to balance independence, social connection, and a range of care, aiming to help seniors stay healthy and engaged while giving them different choices based on what they want or need.