Will My Refundable Entrance Fee Be Taxed?
Life Plan Communities (formerly known as continuing care retirement communities or CCRCs) often require an entrance fee in exchange for lifetime housing and priority access to healthcare. In many cases, a sizable portion of the entrance fee may be refundable to...
Experience Lancaster County Parks
Pack up your picnic basket, grab your hiking sticks, load up the bikes, or bring the binoculars and camera for some nature hunting and bird watching and head to one of Lancaster County’s parks or trails. We’re reviewing just a few of the many parks and trails our...
Membership has its benefits!
If you’re interested in pursuing life here in the near future, join our waiting list. You can learn more about the various benefits our waiting list members enjoy on our Stay Connected page. Currently, our waiting list for the Founders Campus can exceed 3-5 years...
Golf Group Makes the Rounds
In celebration of National Golf Month, where golfers are encouraged to share their experience and bring new golfers to the greens, we’re highlighting our 18-hole golf group today. If it’s a Tuesday in-season and the weather is remotely nice, chances are the golf group...
David Swartley COVID Update #23
From: David Swartley, President/CEO Date: August 3, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #23 As I’ve discussed in my earlier updates, Moravian Manor Communities has been rigorously following all infection control protocols stipulated by the Pennsylvania...
The Dangers of Dehydration for Seniors
As summer temperatures start to soar, so do the concerns around dehydration particularly in seniors. Family members and caregivers who check in on elderly parents or relatives should be aware of prevention measures, how to recognize the signs, and properly handle...
3 Reasons Why Aging in Place May Not Be Cheaper
A common perception today is that it’s cheaper for aging adults to stay in their home as long as possible versus moving to a community-based setting. However, that is not always the case. Here are three reasons why: 1. Home modifications and upkeep Depending on the...
Meet the Campus Metal Sculptor
Look around the Founders Campus and you’ll see many original sculptures. But do you know the story behind them, or the man who created them? Meet Milt Machalek … who has quite a life story as a self-taught mechanic, research physicist, guest of the Soviet State,...
David Swartley COVID Update #22
FROM: David Swartley, President/CEO DATE: July 21, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Update #22 I am writing to give a brief update on the status of Moravian Manor Communities regarding COVID-19. At the time of this writing, we have had no resident cases and remain at...
Native Plant Garden Project Flourishes with Seasonal Delights
Every year, a beacon of life and hope blooms in the Founders Campus’ Café Courtyard native plant garden, with showy flowers, abundant colorful fruits and seeds, and brilliant seasonal changes in colors from the pale, thin greens of early spring, to the vibrant...