Masonic Village at Elizabethtown covers 1,400 acres of Lancaster County farmland with walking paths, gardens, and scenic ponds where people like to sit and talk or just enjoy the outdoors. The community offers a wide variety of living options, including apartments, villas, cottages, townhomes, studios, and suites, with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, semi-private, and studio layouts, and all the residences come equipped with kitchens, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and safety features like smoke detectors, so people can stay comfortable and independent as long as possible. The grounds have state-of-the-art facilities such as the Baird Wellness Center, three pools for swimming and aquatic classes, fitness centers where folks take classes or work with personal trainers, and community rooms for social gatherings and activities, which can be anything from clubs and trips to hobby groups and resident organizations.
Dining options include several restaurants, bistros, cafés, and a tavern, and meals are planned by dietitians and chefs to make sure everyone's eating well and can just relax at mealtime, while laundry and housekeeping help take care of the chores so residents can do more of what they like. There are also services like meal planning and preparation, emergency support, scheduled transportation to appointments or outings, along with beauty and barbershop services right on campus. Folks are supported by helpful and kind staff who are available 24 hours a day and can help with anything from medication to transferring from bed to wheelchair to monitoring insulin, and the entire environment stays clean and friendly, which makes people feel at home.
For health needs, there's personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and transitional care, with independent living offerings for people who don't need daily help and memory support services for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, a nonprofit retirement community on campus, provides nursing care and independent living, and Masonic Village also has the Bleiler Caring Cottage for additional support. Medicare and Medicaid approval gives people more flexibility with payment, and besides private pay, the community accepts social security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance, though there are fees for care levels, community use, and second persons, so everything stays clear and organized.
The staff's focus is always on compassion, quality of life, and helping folks stay engaged, with activities planned to help residents keep moving, socializing, and learning, and if someone wants to attend worship services, Sell Chapel offers non-denominational and spiritual gatherings. Spiritually and emotionally, there's counseling, bereavement support, and advance care planning, while the home also supports caregivers and even has programs for grieving children, plus the We Honor Veterans program for those needing specialized care at the end of life. Hospice and palliative care use a team approach with board-certified doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, and volunteers who spend time with residents through programs like Special Moments, where they help fulfill simple wishes during difficult times.
There's a children's home and child care center, and pharmacy services are right on campus, available to both residents and the community, while transitional care and outreach services make it easier for people coming in temporarily. Home care, home health, and companionship services are offered through the wider Masonic Village network, for seniors who want or need to stay in their own homes nearby. The facility promotes wellness through active social and physical lifestyles, and there's a strong sense of community fostered by the many shared spaces, clubs, and resident-led events.
The facility's approach feels both careful and flexible, adapting to changing needs so residents can age in place and feel secure. Financial options provide stability, and maintenance-free living lets folks focus on spending time with friends, enjoying the grounds, and taking part in the programs they find meaningful. Environmental stewardship and clean energy practices add another layer of care, while being named one of America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Best Nursing Homes in 2025 shows recognition of the kind of dependable support Masonic Village at Elizabethtown aims to provide each day.
