The Heritage Of Green Hills sits on 78 acres of rolling green hills and mature trees in Shillington, PA, so when folks drive in they'll see wide open spaces, big blue skies, and all those tall trees, with different buildings for apartments, villas, and personal care, and there's a peaceful feeling there, especially around the outside walking and hiking paths, tennis courts, and the garden where residents can try their hand at gardening or just enjoy the flowers. People can choose from one-bedroom apartments with patios or bay windows and lots of natural light, or bigger two-bedroom villas with a den, balcony or patio, and attached one-car garages, and pets are allowed with spaces like the dog park and plenty of grass for walking. There's Green Hills Manor for personal care and memory care services, specially set up for folks living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, and the Memory Care area even has a bar-style seating area with comfortable chairs, warm lighting, a library, a cozy common area with a fireplace, and places to sit and read near big windows.
The community includes independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled care, hospice care, and respite care, all on one campus as part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can get help and move between care levels if their needs change. For healthcare, they have some specialized staff, a nurse on staff part-time, medication reminders, hospice care, physical and occupational therapy, and in-home health support, and the Health Services Navigator helps each resident set health and wellness goals. The Well by DesignSM program covers eight areas of wellness-focusing on keeping minds, bodies, and spirits active with things like gardening, group wellness activities, creative arts studio work, woodworking, educational talks, and music programs, plus regular social events, volunteer chances, and facilitated outings, while people who like to stay in can join in with tabletop games, book clubs, and more.
Dining is flexible, with choices from formal fine dining rooms set with white tablecloths and chandeliers, to more casual spots like a coffee bar, casual dining rooms, and even poolside outdoor meals; the staff delivers room service and prepares guest meals, and there are options for residents who want to invite friends or family to stay overnight, thanks to guest parking and accommodations. Each apartment or villa comes with kitchen appliances, Wifi, cable or satellite TV, and some have kitchenettes for those who want simple meals at home.
For comfort and convenience, residents don't have to worry about maintenance or yard work, since staff takes care of repairs, housekeeping, and outside upkeep, and there's an indoor/outdoor heated pool, hot tub spa, woodworking shop, creative arts studio, and entertainment venues for movies and shows. Transportation's covered locally for shopping or appointments, and there's shopping assistance, too, with a concierge service to help schedule activities. Religious services are held, and digital services are provided, including access to social media and technology-like Facebook, Messenger, Meta Quest, Instagram, and others.
Financially, The Heritage Of Green Hills accepts checks, credit card payments, and insurance for residents' payments, which helps some folks plan ahead. The Executive Director is Douglas Walther, with Kristine Rymar as Director of Resident Services, and Cheryl Anderson as Director of Well by Design. The place is run by a registered not-for-profit, and there's a focus on every resident reaching their own best level of independence, comfort, and involvement without feeling overwhelmed, and the setting among the hills tends to lend a quiet, steady feeling to daily living.
