Hershey’s Mill is a vibrant senior living community renowned for its dedication to providing residents with exceptional care in an inviting and supportive atmosphere. With a well-established history of over 15 years within the area, the community offers a comprehensive range of lifestyle options tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of its residents. The focus at Hershey’s Mill is on creating a fulfilling and engaging environment, with offerings that include Independent Living, Personal Care, and award-winning Memory Care services.
Central to the Memory Care experience at Hershey’s Mill is the Embrace Memory Care program. Embrace is an innovative and signature approach designed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Built upon five guiding principles—Wellness, Enrichment, Challenge, Connection, and Creativity—Embrace emphasizes purposeful engagement and the cultivation of meaningful moments. This philosophy shapes every aspect of daily life for Memory Care residents, from facilitating socialization to enabling activities that enhance connection and joy. The program provides structure and routine while also allowing variability, ensuring residents feel both stimulated and secure.
Residents at Hershey’s Mill enjoy a beautifully renovated community, featuring revitalized lounges, a redesigned library, welcoming dining areas, activity spaces, a fitness-focused gym area, computer room, and a beauty salon. The community is further distinguished by interactive art installations aimed at inspiring residents and creating a lively artistic atmosphere. A variety of comfortable living accommodations are available, including Small Knee Wall Studios, Deluxe Studios, One Bedroom, and Deluxe One Bedroom apartments, each designed with consideration for different preferences in flooring and layout.
Dining is a highlight at Hershey’s Mill, where nutritious and delicious meals are prepared with attention to both health and enjoyment. Residents benefit from the ease and camaraderie provided by communal dining, eliminating the hassles of meal preparation and fostering a social, welcoming atmosphere each day. The community’s dining room serves as a central gathering place, where the experience of food is seamlessly integrated with the rhythms of daily life.
The community also boasts an on-site physician’s office, complete with a physician, physician’s assistant, and receptionist, ensuring that health care is accessible and consistent. For those who may require assisted living, referred to here as Personal Care, expert team members provide support with activities of daily living such as personal grooming and dressing, always upholding resident comfort and dignity. The team works closely with wellness aides to develop and maintain personalized care plans, reflecting a commitment to individualized attention.
Hershey’s Mill accommodates those in need of short-term care through its respite services. These services offer family members peace of mind during periods of travel or rest by providing compassionate, short-term care and serving as an introduction to the community for potential future residents. With a thoughtfully curated calendar of activities, residents can choose from a variety of programs, events, and recreational opportunities each month, ensuring days filled with engagement and enjoyment.
Surrounded by the scenic beauty of southeastern Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley, Hershey’s Mill is located near shopping plazas, restaurants, entertainment venues, health services, and recreational opportunities. The environment combines picturesque charm with modern conveniences, creating an ideal setting for seniors to live richly and comfortably while receiving attentive, personalized care.