Hershey's Mill is a large, gated community on 800 acres in West Chester, Pennsylvania, right by the guard house across from Hershey's Mill Realty, and it's made up of 25 villages with over 1,700 homes for people ages 55 and up, all designed for easy maintenance and low taxes. The place takes pride in award-winning landscaping and the natural beauty is about as good as you'll find, with parks, rec areas, and plenty of open space, and there's even a gardening group and resource guides to help with landscaping ideas. Hershey's Mill focuses on keeping life safe and simple, with a 24/7 guarded entry across four gates, a UPass entry system, strong community security, and emergency procedures to help keep everyone aware. The community has a full range of homes, and Hershey's Mill Realty, with staff right on-site, helps with listing, buying, and tours. Office hours at 1500 Greenhill Road run daily except for Sundays when hours start at noon, and you can always ask about appointments outside regular hours.
There's a lot packed in here, with an 18-hole golf course and membership choices, golf equipment for sale, a clubhouse at Pinecrest Country Club, and dining options at places like the Loft at Sweet Water. The community has a big, heated pool, an indoor pool, and a sports complex with tennis, pickleball, platform tennis, bocce, billiards, horseshoes, table tennis, and more. Residents join clubs like the Art Group, Wine Club, HM Singers, HM Players, Merry Makers, and HM Folk Song Circle, or participate in theater, cards, games, nature walks, bus trips, and summer concerts, and there's a woodworking shop for those that like hands-on projects. People meet up at the community center and library, and there's even an on-site TV station with shows, directories, and tech tips-everything from internet security to FIOS troubleshooting is covered, and there's a technology and resource center offering help too.
Care options at Hershey's Mill stretch from assisted living to personal care and skilled nursing, plus services like wellness programs and transportation, and there's a special focus on protecting the local environment and old historic spots. The Villages & Golf Club, The Lodge, and The Village are all special spaces within the community, and you'll find plenty of spots for recreation, relaxation, and events-spaces can be reserved for parties like weddings and banquets, and groups like the HM Sports Group and HM Nature Group stay busy with regular events. Trash and recycling pickup is handled for residents, and there's a maintenance team for on-site water and sewer needs.
Safety gets top treatment, with regular updates from the security office at the gate, visitor policies that use an entry device at two gates, fraud prevention guides, and rules about pets, bylaws, and other policies. There are maps for getting around, booklets and brochures available on request, and regular Open Community Days each spring and fall for those wanting to see how things flow. Hershey's Mill keeps everything connected through the Village of Eaton Homeowners Association and community directories, and the event and activity calendars give a simple way for neighbors to connect or join in. All told, the place works to keep things running smooth, safe, and enjoyable, blending active living with easy care and a steady attention to both security and the environment.
