Gloria Dei Manor

Gloria Dei Manor sits in Huntingdon Valley, PA, as part of Gloria Dei Communities, a not-for-profit group, and you'll see right away that the grounds are quiet and landscaped with gardens, a patio, and nature areas where people can spot local birds or just sit and watch the geese at sunset through big, bright windows, so it's got a calm, home-like feeling that people call intimate, with friendly, active residents. The property offers both The Manor, a place with efficiency and one-bedroom apartments, and Manor Court, which has 21 cottage homes with one or two bedrooms, each cottage with its own private entrance, patio, washer and dryer hook-ups, vaulted ceilings, bow windows, extra large closets, and full modern kitchens with dishwashers, and the cottages get monitored emergency alert systems all day, every day. There are plenty of things to do, with a full calendar of activities, outings, trips on the community bus, and common rooms where you'll find comfortable seating, bright cheerful spaces, and places for games-billiards, cards, darts-or just gathering for a talk. There's a library, a computer with internet, coin laundry and trash chutes on each floor, and an elevator across all five floors, plus a coffee shop and convenience store for snacks, a beauty and barber shop on site, and staff who really focus on elder care. Safety and convenience get covered, with controlled building access, pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms, secure facilities, and all utilities included except cable and telephone. Independent living, personal care, assisted living, and memory care services are all here, with help available for daily needs, therapy, and specialized programs for those with dementia or Alzheimer's in the Memory Care at the Park. Home care services, residential care, and veterans' resources like VA long-term care and Aid and Attendance benefits are available. Pets are welcome, but there's no smoking indoors anywhere. There are monthly programs linked to community events, fundraisers, visits to local schools, and a garden club, where residents can pitch in on the gardens themselves, and staff and nurses stay on call, so there's always someone to help when needed. The location is close to shopping, public transportation-including the Septa 24 line and a shuttle bus for errands-so it's easy to get around if you want to, and parking's available. Meals are planned and prepared by chefs and meal planners, there's wi-fi, individual climate controls in each apartment, and the atmosphere stays clean and modern, with renovated units and well-kept grounds. Rent is all-inclusive, usually about $697 a month, covering most amenities and meals, and people say the place feels welcoming, peaceful, and like home, with a little bit of country charm not far from the city's convenience.