The Manor at Market Square sits at 803 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, right in the 19601 zip code, and you'll notice the mid-rise building is one of those places where seniors can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments that start at 408 square feet and go up to 768 square feet, so whether someone likes a smaller space or extra room, they can probably find something to fit. The community offers independent living, personal care, assisted living support, and memory care services-especially with something called Daybreak Memory Care for people who need help with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia-and there are folks available to help residents manage daily activities like dressing, bathing, or taking medicine, though you might want to ask about exactly how much support someone would get.
There's the Fox Therapy Rehabilitation program, which is a set of fitness and therapy services meant to help folks stay moving and keep up their strength, and the community tries to provide meals that aim to cover nutrition and taste, with three meals a day served in a shared dining room with menus that change and include things like soups, appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. The landscaped grounds include peaceful walking paths, a secured patio, and a courtyard where residents can enjoy being outside, and there's a private parking lot if someone wants to bring a car, though specifics about parking rules aren't detailed. Inside, residents can spend time in several community areas that include a well-stocked library for reading, a game room for recreational activities, as well as separate rooms set aside for group activities, entertainment, and relaxing.
Each month, there's a full calendar with events like bingo, worship services, movie screenings, yoga, fitness classes, live music, arts and crafts, trivia, speaker events, pet therapy visits, and organized outings to shop or explore-and sometimes the staff bring in animals for therapy visits, which residents seem to enjoy. Staff offer laundry and housekeeping services, and apartments come with safety features and accessibility items, though the community doesn't say exactly what those include. For pets, small animals are allowed, but no large pets, so that's worth remembering for someone who wants to bring a furry companion.
The Manor at Market Square doesn't publish information about exactly which utilities are included in the rent, and you don't see details about internet or satellite service, so residents might want to ask about that before moving in. The building's rental terms, policies, and fees aren't provided up front either, so it helps to request more detail. The place tries to create a warm, active environment with a friendly staff who focus on overall well-being, and it's managed by Heritage Senior Living. People often say the staff are compassionate and neighbors get to know each other through meals, activities, and time spent in the common areas or out on the walking paths, and there are tours for anyone who wants to look around the facility before making any decisions. Federal law protects housing here against discrimination, including protections for LGBTQ individuals, so everyone can feel welcome.
