SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace sits on a peaceful, tree-lined campus in Hanover, PA, not far from downtown and places like Codorus State Park, local wineries, and farmers markets, so folks can enjoy both quiet surroundings and a bit of local activity. The community has nearly 90 residential living apartments and over 70 cottages with several floor plans, offering both private and semi-private rooms, and the area has wheelchair-accessible spaces, guest parking, and a fenced dog park, along with walking paths and ponds, while inside you'll find common rooms like an arts space and a salon.
The Village at Utz Terrace is a not-for-profit, faith-based community, part of Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania, that offers different levels of care so residents can move between independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory support as their needs change. Folks dealing with memory loss can join specialized memory support programs with designated spaces and activities, and for those who need more help, there's around-the-clock supervision and emergency alert systems, as well as staff ready to help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication, and meals, including options for allergies or diabetes.
The property offers transportation for appointments and errands, move-in coordination, on-site laundry and dry cleaning, housekeeping, scheduled activities, and a range of social programs like community-sponsored movie nights, clubs, and diverse leisure outings to keep things interesting and active. Monthly fees cover meals served all day in the dining room, and there's support for folks with different needs, including home healthcare, hospice, respite care, palliative care, and case management, and even federally subsidized low-income senior housing at Oakview Manor for those who qualify.
With a skilled care center holding over 35 beds, 46 assisted living units licensed as a Personal Care Home (PA-Only), and continued nursing and rehabilitation services available on campus, residents have security knowing care's at hand. The community runs programs like Spirit360® Lifestyle and Inspirations Catalogue, and offers extra support through things like SpiriTransition and the Road to Home program for personal transitions and recovery. The Village at Utz Terrace takes private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid, and stays connected to nearby medical facilities, pharmacies, and places of worship, so everyone can find what they need if and when they need it, making it a place where seniors can live as independently as possible while getting the care and support they deserve.
