Area sights and scenes draw retirees to senior living in Lancaster County

The U.S. News & World Report list of best places to retire in the United States has ranked Lancaster, PA as—drum roll, please—#2 in its 2018 edition! In evaluating criteria that promote a high quality of life, U.S. News highlighted Lancaster’s lower tax rates for retirees, high-quality health care, happiness of local residents, housing affordability and low unemployment.

The Lancaster region was cited for its “rolling farmland,” “manicured suburbs,” “bustling city” and “close-knit church communities.” In addition, the area’s four-seasons appeal was noted: “temperate, blossom-filled springs; hot, barbecue-filled summers; crisp, colorful autumns; and frigid, snowy winters.”

Lancaster County destinations for seniors and their families

Lancaster County is a leading retirement choice for seniors near and far. County natives can maintain friendships and connections they have enjoyed throughout their lives. Newcomers to the region can get acquainted with sights and scenes that are brand-new to them. They all enjoy living in an area that offers so much variety of activities to them and visiting friends and families.

Here are just some of Lancaster County’s sights and attractions that are popular with visitors who set out to discover and explore the “Garden Spot of America”:

• Charming towns: Adamstown—the “Antiques Capital of the U.S.”—and lovely, quaint towns like Lititz, Ephrata, Mt. Joy, Elizabethtown, Strasburg and more
• Countryside: Amish country and farms; more than 25 covered bridges
• History: Birthplace of inventor Robert Fulton (near Quarryville), the home of President James Buchanan (near Lancaster), plus the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum
• Markets: Nationally recognized Lancaster Central Market and Lancaster East Side Market, as well as a host of family farm stands, local farm markets and CSA programs (community supported agriculture, giving residents direct access to locally grown produce)
• Kids/grandkids: Turkey Hill Experience, Dutch Wonderland, Strasburg Railroad, Lancaster Science Factory, Hands-on House
• Snack foods (Lancaster county is famous for): Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, Lititz; Candy American Museum at the Wilbur Chocolate Store, Lititz; and whoopie pies!
• Fine arts: Exhibits at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and at least 16 art galleries, all in Lancaster
• Performing arts: Fulton Theatre, American Music Theatre, Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

Family-focused retirement living

Here at Brethren Village, you will find a multi-generational family environment. We encourage family visits and provide a number of common areas—indoor and outdoor—where Residents gather with family and friends to sit and chat or celebrate a family birthday or anniversary.

If you or a loved one is considering senior living at a family-focused retirement community, we hope you will visit our lovely campus near Lititz, PA, and see for yourself why so many seniors enjoy living here. Brethren Village is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). So, ask us about our independent residential community or our supportive care—whether in a personal care apartment or room, in our skilled care nursing (long-term care) facility or in our memory support neighborhood (for dementia care).

Please contact us to schedule a tour or for more information on our retirement living options.