Trillium Place by Tandem Living sits at 502 Elizabeth Drive in Manheim Township, in a building that used to be known as Mennonite Home and was once used for skilled nursing and personal care, and it's now a two-story site that's been renovated, including a brighter Welcome Center and more space for staff. The place has a unique setup where about 300 residents from Calvary and students from Lancaster Bible College come together, sharing activities like pickleball and helping out with community gardens, thanks to a one-year pilot program with a focus on building intergenerational connections and Christian values. Students live in apartment-style units right alongside the residents, which isn't something most places have, and there are 42 private rooms for residents, each with its own bathroom for privacy. Trillium Place runs as a continuing care retirement community, offering things like rehabilitation, personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing, including short-term recovery and long-term support, so people don't have to move away if their needs change.
Residents get help with everyday tasks, medicine management, and have protection against discrimination based on gender identity and orientation, with legal protections for LGBTQ individuals in both housing and public spaces. The care here's based on a person-centered model, meaning the staff tries to work with each resident and their family to set up care plans that fit their needs and wishes, trying to keep people safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible, whether they need help getting stronger or support for memory issues. There are wellness programs, therapy spaces, outdoor areas for relaxing or socializing, and all kinds of group activities, trips, and meals that are planned to be both healthy and good-tasting. People can take part in spiritual activities, educational opportunities, and hands-on things like helping in the gardens or joining volunteer groups if they want. Trillium Place is run as a nonprofit, supported by Tandem Living, and includes a benevolent care fund called Hearts and Hands that helps residents facing financial hardship.
The place got named #1 for quality of care in Pennsylvania by Newsweek and Statista last year, which means it's recognized for strong nursing and memory care services, but it also supports community involvement through volunteer programs and donations. Staff aim for kindness and respect, offering care options like rehab, therapy, daily activity support, memory care, and skilled nursing, all within a Christian-based community that values simple living, good relationships, and includes both older adults and younger students living and learning side by side. Some details, like parking, internet, and pet rules, aren't specified, but the focus really is on care, comfort, respect, and providing a community for people at different stages of life.
