Dock Woods is an upscale senior living community gracefully set on 108 wooded acres in Lansdale, offering a blend of comfort, convenience, and vibrant community life. With bright, spacious villas, cottages, and apartments, residents are able to infuse their homes with personal touches without the concerns of routine maintenance, as housekeeping, snow shoveling, and property upkeep are fully managed by the community. This emphasis on care-free living allows residents to spend more time enjoying the amenities and the active social atmosphere that Dock Woods is known for. With hundreds of residents sharing in campus activities, neighbors quickly become friends, making Dock Woods a place where quality of life and independence intersect seamlessly.
The campus boasts a wide array of amenities designed for gathering, recreation, and enrichment. Popular dining spots include Hearthside Bistro, which serves made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, salads, and hearth-baked pizzas and pastas throughout the day, as well as Christopher’s, an upmarket, full-service restaurant featuring four-course prix fixe dinners and a seasonal menu of entrées such as crab cakes and filet mignon, all prepared in an open kitchen with a vertical rotisserie grill. Residents enjoy shopping for gifts, crafts, and essentials at the Acorn Shop and Gifts and Treasures, two unique on-site stores that add charm and convenience to daily living.
Spiritual and communal gatherings find their home in the David and Maxine Derstine Chapel, a recently dedicated space for worship and reflection, as well as in Fisher Auditorium, a lively center for lectures, concerts, and campus events with its own dedicated entrance and parking. The natural beauty surrounding Dock Woods is a defining feature of the community, with picturesque woodlands, flourishing gardens, and welcoming courtyards inviting residents outdoors to stroll, watch birds, or relax in the fresh air. The community garden near Detwiler Road offers residents the chance to cultivate their own produce or herbs, fostering both wellness and camaraderie.
Residents at Dock Woods are encouraged to pursue an active lifestyle with numerous fitness and aquatics classes, independent workouts in the fitness center or pool, and outdoor recreation opportunities such as biking and nature walking. For those with a creative or practical flair, a modern woodworking shop is fully equipped with professional tools, inviting individuals to work on personal projects or collaborate with fellow residents.
Social life continues outdoors with a patio beside Fisher Auditorium, featuring comfortable furniture and a gas fire pit perfect for evening gatherings under the stars. Dock Woods also promotes lifelong learning through Living U, offering a range of educational classes open to all residents as well as community members aged 62 and older.
Dock Woods provides a range of living options tailored to various needs and stages of senior life. Residential Living encompasses independent villas, cottages, and apartments, all with full access to community amenities. Personal Care, akin to assisted living, blends support services with engaging activities and family-style dining, while Memory Care supports those living with dementia within specialized Personal Care and Health Care households. Health Care at Dock Woods encompasses short- and long-term skilled nursing, furnished with modern accommodations and offering daily enrichment and social activities. Additionally, respite care is available to facilitate recovery after illness or surgery, or when caregivers need a break.
Affordable housing options are also a valued part of Dock Woods, with Dock Village offering apartments for families and individuals of any age, while Dock Manor is dedicated to seniors who qualify for HUD housing subsidies. The community includes a benevolent care ministry, ensuring continued support and a lifetime commitment to residents who encounter financial challenges.
Creative expression and emotional wellbeing are championed through the Fund for Creative Arts Therapy, providing opportunities for individual and group sessions with therapists to explore the arts and deepen connections among residents. Whether enjoying a chef-prepared dinner, tending a garden bed, engaging in lifelong learning, or participating in community events, Dock Woods offers its residents countless ways to connect, thrive, and live purposefully in a nurturing environment.