Menno Haven Retirement Communities is a faith-based, not-for-profit community that's been in south central Pennsylvania since 1964, and they're known for their steady reputation and their many care choices, so people come here for all kinds of senior living needs, whether someone needs independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing, rehab, or even help at home with elderday services, and they cover most things right on one of the Menno Haven campuses. The community has several different kinds of homes and apartment units for residents-independent living has floorplans from about 500 to 2,000 square feet, including choices like apartments, cottages, and villas with up to 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and assisted living includes studio and one- or two-bedroom apartments, with a maximum of 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and there are about 436 units in all. Menno Haven has specific areas called Memory Homes for those needing memory care, and these can be given as part of assisted living, skilled nursing, or in their own secured units, and there are about 31 to 40 licensed memory care beds on the campus.
Some assisted living units let people move in directly, and on-site caregivers offer help as needed. They have licensed assisted living with 141 to 150 residences, and their skilled nursing healthcare center is rated 4 stars by CMS, with 81 to 90 private rooms and fewer than 10 semi-private ones, plus it's both Medicare and Medicaid certified. Menno Haven's listed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (Life Plan Community), so as care needs change, you can stay on campus and just move within the same community. The community offers different types of contracts, such as Fee for Service (Type C), and has entry fees for single residents ranging from $97,000 to $340,000, and for couples from $98,000 to $340,000. There are refund choices if needed, including a declining balance, 50% refund, or 90% refund, depending on the agreement.
Monthly costs depend on the unit and the type of care, running from $1,059 up to $2,169 for single occupancy, and going up to about $2,751 for double occupancy, and these fees can include things like dining dollars, meals, housekeeping, and laundry, though some services do come with extra costs. The facility allows pets and tries to make sure activities match what residents like to do, so you'll find things like luxury day trips, clubs like the travel club, annual events, Heritage Christmas, and Hometown Heroes programs. Amenities are ready for daily comfort, like a pool and spa, fitness center, fine dining restaurant, covered parking, guest parking, Resident Life Center, faith-based activities, and each residence is set up with handicap access and wheelchair accessible spaces. They also offer laundry, both self-serve and provided, scheduled or general transportation, respite care, and short-term stays. There's always a nurse on staff, and staff provide in-home help for those who need it.
Menno Haven has its roots in its faith tradition and is run as a non-profit organization with a volunteer board and a strategic plan called Project GENESIS, all focused on quality, person-centered care. The campus is Green Certified, and communication runs through a dedicated coordinator, Leslie Ray, who keeps people informed about resources, extra help, and events. The staff works to provide what folks need, from personal care and skilled nursing to home care, elderday care, and activities meant to help residents connect with each other through groups, downtime in activity centers, or life enrichment programs. They welcome all pets and offer choices for dining, independent or assisted living, and the place is set up to give people a range of options so you can find what fits your life best, whether that's a cozy studio or a larger cottage, and the campus encourages people to stay active and involved, offering both independence and help as needed. You'll find a strong connection to the local area, volunteer involvement, and plenty of ways to stay involved in both the community and the broader region, and Menno Haven's been around long enough to give people some peace of mind that they know what they're doing, especially if someone's looking for a retirement community with several care services in one place.
