The Greens at Westover in Norristown, PA, is a 55+ condominium community with 306 units spread across six buildings, and when you're talking about the homes, you've got mostly two-bedroom layouts between 1,025 and 1,054 square feet, usually with one or two bathrooms, private patios, washer and dryer right in the unit for convenience, and extra storage off the covered patio, and the homes all have central air and natural gas heating, so you stay comfortable year-round, and the primary bedrooms feel roomy with plush carpeting and an en-suite with a big walk-in shower, while the second bedrooms come with wall-to-wall carpets, large closets, and easy access to the hall bath. Kitchens here are modern, with new floors, white cabinets, and plenty of counter space that makes cooking easier, and the living rooms are roomy too, with Pergo flooring, a sunlit dining area, and an elegant chandelier.
Residents get to enjoy a clubhouse with a lounge, library, multi-purpose meeting rooms, a game room, a gym, and a spa/wellness room, and there's an indoor pool for days when the weather doesn't cooperate, while outside you've got walking and biking trails, gated common areas, and most units overlook green views, sometimes even the 18th hole of Westover Golf Course, and in the warmer months folks like relaxing by the sparkling outdoor pool. There's a movie theater, an arts and crafts room, and spaces for music programs, so you see regular movie nights, fitness classes, and arts activities happening all the time. The kitchen staff serves meals in multiple ways-there's all-day dining, allergy-sensitive options, and meals cooked for specific diets like diabetes, plus you can have meals prepared and served if you need it, and the dining room also does restaurant-style service.
Community services take care of housekeeping, move-in help, laundry, dry cleaning, and even have concierge and family support if families need help with care management. The community organizes daily activities, outdoor programs, and special events, and residents themselves often run their own activities and clubs, so there's usually some type of game, book club, or class to join, and there's an active social calendar set up to keep folks busy and involved, so there's always someone around to chat with. Residents get Wi-Fi, cable TV, telephone in their rooms, private baths, and kitchenettes, and units are kept cool and comfortable with air conditioning.
Medical support includes a 24-hour emergency alert call system, trained staff available for supervision and security, and help with bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication management if it's needed, and there's non-ambulatory care as well, which matters if mobility becomes an issue. The community also offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and respite stays for short-term recovery, so there's a range of healthcare and personal care options depending on what's needed. Snow and trash removal are taken care of, exterior upkeep is covered, so it's low-maintenance living, which a lot of folks seem to appreciate.
Nearby are several hospitals, pharmacies, physicians, and easy access to Valley Forge National Historical Park, SEPTA and Amtrak stations, shops, cafes, and restaurants, so you don't feel cut off from the wider world and there's always somewhere close to eat out or visit. The community's described as lively and peaceful, with people supporting each other, taking part in arts, fitness, social events, and a lot of the homes get nice views and plenty of sun. The Greens at Westover tries to offer a mix of comfort, care, and a strong sense of community for older adults wanting a simple, active, and supported retirement.
