Elm Terrace Gardens is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community located at 660 N Broad St in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County, and it sits in a mid-rise building with a small community atmosphere right in the city. Residents can choose between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, some with dens, and each apartment has safety features like an emergency call system, sprinkler system, and smoke detector, along with full kitchens, hardwood or carpet floors, and Corian countertops, plus utilities, maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping are all included. The community offers several care levels, including independent living, assisted living, personal care, memory care for Alzheimer's and other dementias, skilled nursing, home care, and rehab services so folks can stay as their needs change, and the staff are available 24/7, with nurses and a doctor on call, making it a place where aging-in-place works for many people, especially with extra security, visiting healthcare professionals, and a strong focus on wellness and supportive services.
You'll find meals provided each day that are prepared by chefs and meal planners so residents get the nutrients they need, and there are vegetarian options as well, plus the dining rooms themselves are nice places to eat, and private rooms can be used for functions. There are plenty of activities, both inside and out, including exercise programs, devotional services, beauty and barber services with an onsite beautician, plus special events, planned trips, and access to the local YMCA for residents who want to stay connected, and outdoor smoking is allowed but only outside. Residents can use transportation services that include complimentary rides, parking spaces, and help with getting to bus lines, and for those who want social opportunities, Elm Terrace Gardens has indoor common areas that bring people together and offer space for games, activities for movement or fun, and ways to make new friends.
The community follows housing protections for gender identity, orientation, and source of income, and anyone living here must be at least 62 years old. People get the help they need for everyday tasks, with personal care services, support from skilled nurses, help with medication, bathing, and dressing, plus full tubs and wheelchair accessible showers are available. There's also memory care with trained staff to help reduce confusion and risky wandering, and rehabilitation with therapist services to help people regain abilities after injuries or health setbacks. Pastoral care and spiritual programs are part of community life, helping folks find comfort and connection, and the environment gets described as nurturing, caring, and supportive by those who work there.
Elm Terrace Gardens provides options for maintenance-free living for people who want convenience and support while remaining independent, and there are also storage units for extra belongings. While details about specific outdoor amenities or parking aren't complete, the important things like staff support, food, healthcare, community, and personal security are all in place. There's no pressure to rush into decisions here, and residents seem to have a good degree of choice in how they spend their time day to day, with flexible plans to fit different retirement needs.
