Lamplighter Village, located in Warrington, Pennsylvania, sits on about 27 acres a mile west of Rt. 611 and has homes and community spaces designed for people 55 years and older who want a comfortable, low-maintenance lifestyle without letting go of being social or staying busy, and there are different models and types of homes, including the Villas of Lamplighter, with 21 homes by McKee Builders who have won awards for their building quality and offer things like single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and apartment units with things like first-floor primary bedrooms, walk-in showers, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, and finished basements, while the villas include modern kitchens, big tubs, and laundry areas. Lamplighter Village runs as a condominium community, so homeownership covers the home and a part of the shared land and buildings, and the Homeowner's Association takes care of things like landscaping, snow removal, and clubhouse maintenance, charging a monthly fee (currently $225, expected to go up to $250 when the new clubhouse is open) along with a one-time $500 capital contribution, and homeowners pay property taxes that usually start at $6,300 to $6,800 depending on which home they have.
Utilities like water, sewer, and natural gas come through PECO and Warrington Township, costing, on average, $58-$141 each quarter, while electric covers things like air conditioning, ranges, and dryer connections, and the village is built for good energy use with high-efficiency heating and cooling, solid insulation, and low-E windows. The pet policy lets residents have up to two dogs (totaling not more than 50 pounds together) or two cats. The community is small and feels close, spread out with walking trails, patios, and landscaped courtyards that let people have privacy but also make it easy for neighbors to meet.
Amenities are varied and include the new clubhouse currently being finished, which will have a great room, media room, kitchen, two card rooms, fitness area, locker rooms, and a gazebo outside, and there are community features like a pool, spa, hot tub, library, movie theater, fitness and wellness rooms, arts and music space, a game room, scheduled movie nights, and daily activities for residents to enjoy, plus resident-led clubs, outdoor common spaces, and outdoor programs like walking trails and gardens. Homes have private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, telephone, options for finished basements, balconies, laundry, pet-friendly spaces, and some have water or park views.
Lamplighter Village offers many care types, including independent living (for those who want privacy and some optional help), assisted living (help with daily activities, medication, meals, and personal care), memory care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia (with a secure setting and memory-support programs), nursing care (full-time medical help, rehab, wound care), respite care (short-term stays for caregiver relief), and continuing care retirement community options, so it suits people whose needs may change as time goes by. People living there can count on services like housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, move-in help, concierge desk, and regular transportation for errands and outings. The dining services offer restaurant-style meals, all-day dining, food for special diets including diabetes or allergies, along with a professional chef and meal prep staff. Residents have in-room kitchenettes where available, plus support for meal preparation if needed.
Safety is present with an emergency alert system, a 24-hour call system for assistance, and staff available for care and supervision, including non-ambulatory support. There are scheduled activities, music programs, community calendars for events, and family and support services to help residents stay active and informed. The property has a searchable real estate database through Key Realty Partners, showing available homes or rental units, and they offer management tools like mortgage pre-approval, insurance quotes, and value assessments. Some units are accessible for people with disabilities and may have features like an office, doorman, garage, and dining room, and all residents can use common laundry, locker rooms, community kitchens, and shared patios.
The entire community is built to be welcoming and safe for adults 55+, with landscaping and architecture meant to let life be easy and comfortable for seniors, and the reviews are mostly good, showing people find the place pleasant, giving it a 4.5-star rating on 11 reviews. Anyone wanting more details or to see what homes are available can check their website, which is http://lamplightervillage.org/, and talk with staff on their website chat, but the office stays open during weekdays only, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
