Granite Farms Estates sits in a country setting near the Wawa Preserve and places like Longwood Gardens, Tyler Arboretum, and Chaddsford Winery, so residents have nice views and quiet surroundings but can also get to city conveniences without much trouble, and that's probably handy for people who like both peace and places to go. As part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities network, Granite Farms Estates has been around since 1986 and runs as a not-for-profit. The community offers different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, memory care, respite care, and home care services, so people can move in when they're active and healthy, and have options if health needs change later on, which seems to suit folks planning for different stages of retirement.
They've got 251 to 275 independent living units, a total of around 351 to 375 units when you include the assisted living and skilled nursing, and altogether, that puts them at a medium size for a senior community. Room choices include studios, one-bedroom apartments, suites, and up to three-bedroom homes, with options for balconies and patios, and the independent living floorplans go from about 574 to 1,778 square feet, so there are larger apartments for folks who need more space and there are no basements or bonus rooms. Pets are allowed up to 50 pounds, which is good for people who want to bring along a dog or a cat. Assisted living floorplans run from 380 to 633 square feet, with up to two bedrooms per apartment and always just one bathroom per assisted living unit, and these are set up as studios or apartments. There are between 31 and 40 licensed assisted living residences. The nursing center is on-site, and offers skilled care with less than 10 licensed private beds and 71 to 80 semi-private beds, but families should know memory care isn't set up as a separate licensed unit-instead, those services are provided inside the assisted living or skilled nursing rooms.
The healthcare center here has a top CMS five-star rating, but care is private pay only, so folks with certain insurance won't be able to use it there. People wanting to move into either skilled nursing care or assisted living don't have to have lived in the rest of the community first, which is handy for someone needing more care right away. Residents can also arrange their own in-home care if they live in independent apartments. Assisted living and in-home assisted services can be handled by staff, an outside agency, or even caregivers residents hire themselves. Hospice care can be set up by the community or by the family, depending on what's needed.
Service-wise, the community offers things seniors use every day like social areas, a chapel, meditation room, and spaces for hobbies like gardening, card games, miniature golf, woodworking, or just walking outside or swimming. The newer apartments have a modern look, with either a balcony or patio so residents can get some fresh air without having to go too far from home. There are resources and help for families with care planning, asset planning, insurance, and figuring out long-term costs, as well as support for caregivers. Granite Farms Estates uses a Lifecare contract (Type A) that covers a range of services for a set fee, which helps with budgeting, and offers both declining balance and 50% refund options for entry fees, so the contract choices give a bit of financial planning room. They do have rental options, too.
Costs are middle of the range for the area-single occupancy monthly fees run $2,792 to $5,246, for couples it's $4,654 to $7,108, and entry fees go from $168,900 to $450,900 for singles, and $198,900 to $480,900 for couples, depending on residence. Pricing does depend on the size and location of the apartment or suite. They offer on-site rehabilitation, memory care support for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and personalized help with daily activities for those who need it. All these things make Granite Farms Estates a practical place for older adults who want choices and straightforward care as they age.
