Shannondell in Audubon, PA, sits on about 140 acres in the Delaware Valley, and you'll find it at 10000 Shannondell Drive. The community offers independent living, personal care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehab all in one place, which is handy for folks who want different options as their needs change. The healthcare side works with Main Line Health and Main Line Healthcare Adult Medicine, which means residents can get a range of services like primary care, women's health, heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, orthopaedics, mental and behavioral health, rehab, and neurology. There's a team always on hand to help with things like scheduling appointments, checking out care options, and helping in different languages if needed, which can bring peace of mind especially when health becomes more complicated.
The residential part has a mix of homes, with new additions like Lenbrook House, and it connects to the Ashcroft Clubhouse, which is the social spot with a convenience store, hair salon, library, pharmacy, bank with a 24-hour ATM, and rooms for games, crafts, woodworking, and computers. There's also a 110,000-square-foot, three-level center for dining and activities, which they designed to feel like an elegant resort or spa, so folks have places to gather and stay active. Recreational and wellness activities fill up the calendar, and there's even a golf course and a swim complex just down the road. The community has clubhouses, outdoor gallery spaces, and landscaped grounds, plus security's on duty all day and night.
Shannondell also covers regular needs in the monthly fee, so housekeeping, all utilities, groundskeeping, snow removal, scheduled rides, and maintenance are all taken care of. There's a personal care facility run by doctors and rehab services for those who need more help day-to-day, and a physical therapy team plans care to encourage healing and recovery for each person. Memory care, case management, and skilled nursing are close by, right by The Meadows and only a short walk from the independent living houses.
Residents get access to a store with free WiFi at the main address, and the store divides into areas for fresh produce, meat, dairy, eggs, deli and prepared food, beverages, snacks, and frozen foods, with delivery and pickup available along with a rewards program called GIANT Choice Rewards®. There's a pharmacy on-site with set hours. Other things like housekeeping, transportation, and activities are included, so daily worries are fewer. There's a wellness and lifestyle magazine named "Living More Inspired," and folks can check out the resident video gallery or request brochures, join guest events, or set up a private tour if they want to learn more. For those who want to volunteer, there's a program within the community, though there have been concerns raised about the activities there. Shannondell's website, shannondell.com, gives more details, and there are ways to see floor plans, photos, activity schedules, FAQs, and options for both medical providers and patients. The community holds onto its focus on compassionate care and active, independent living, with amenities and a layout that are meant to support well-being and give folks choices as their needs and interests change.
