Lima Estates

Lima Estates sits on a 54-acre campus in Middletown Township, just south of Philadelphia's Main Line, and it's really a place where adults aged 55 and older can live independently without having to handle yard work or home maintenance since the staff takes care of that, and there's a Life Care program that combines health care with daily living support, which can be a relief for people thinking ahead. Residents can choose from studios, one-bedroom, semi-private, two-bedroom, or even three-bedroom apartments, and every apartment comes with a balcony or patio for a little fresh air, and the grounds are tree-lined and have plenty of green space for those who like quiet surroundings. Lima Estates offers several types of care, like assisted living, memory care for people living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and even respite care for those needing short-term help, and there are staff members available day and night to help with things like moving from bed to wheelchair, monitoring insulin for diabetes, or giving a hand with daily tasks. Meal service is available, which takes away the need to cook, and there are indoor spaces where residents gather, along with activities that get everyone moving and socializing a bit, since it helps to keep busy and meet others in the same stage of life. The campus also has a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool, and even a putting green for folks who like to stay active, and residents often appreciate having access to all these while knowing there's on-site skilled care in case needs change. Lima Estates is part of Acts-Retirement Life Communities and shares connections with other communities like Magnolia Trace and The Evergreens, so there's a broader network, and the community can help explain ways to pay for senior living-such as using the proceeds from selling a house, insurance, savings, veteran's benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, or looking at tax benefits. Fees do apply and can depend on the level of care or whether it's for a second person, and there are resources available that help with planning and caregiving decisions. The CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) model means residents can move in while still independent and stay as their needs change, and the campus really tries to provide a setting that keeps life as simple and stress-free as possible for older adults.