Senior Commons at Powder Mill sits in a quiet area of York, Pennsylvania, surrounded by mature trees and landscaped grounds, close to parks, restaurants, and local places where folks can still get out now and then. The community offers living choices like Independent Living, Personal Care, and Daybreak Memory Care, with services designed for people over 55 who want independence but also need some support for daily living or dementia care. There are one-bedroom, two-bedroom, studio, and semi-private apartments, with options to personalize your space and stay comfortable, plus small pets are welcome.
The place suits seniors who want to relax without worrying about maintenance or chores, because regular housekeeping, laundry, and meal services come included, and there are chef-prepared meals that can meet special diets like low-sodium, low-sugar, vegetarian, or vegan, and even guest meals if family comes by. You'll find indoor and outdoor common spaces, a private dining room for group meals or events, fireplaces, a piano, a TV lounge, and spots like beautician services, a library, and raised beds for gardening. There's strong Wi-Fi, free cable, and a billiards lounge, plus safe areas like an enclosed courtyard for residents who like fresh air.
People who need more help can get medication management, blood sugar testing, and assistance with transfers-even those needing lifts-and the staff can support folks with pronounced memory loss, wandering, or difficult behaviors. The Daybreak Memory Care neighborhood provides further security using alarm bracelets and has its own building with specially trained staff around the clock, and caregivers include nurses and a doctor on call. The property allows residents who may be at risk for elopement or who act out, and offers behavioral care when needed, with levels of support ranging from light all the way to heavy care for complex medical or personal needs.
Residents have a range of activities to join-everything from stretching, Tai Chi, and yoga, to karaoke, trivia, brain fitness games, art and cooking classes, gardening clubs, live music, outings, and religious services for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish traditions. There's a full calendar of social and educational events, shopping trips, country drives, intergenerational programs, and wine tastings, with plenty of things for people and even pet-focused activities. Therapy through the Fox Therapy Program is available if needed, making it easier for seniors to keep up with their abilities.
Transportation is provided for appointments, outings, or errands, and there's both resident and guest parking. Seniors can age in place here since the community's built to handle changing needs, and short-term respite is an option, too, whether for recovery or when family caregivers need a break. Units are licensed as a Personal Care Home in Pennsylvania, and payment options include private pay or long-term care insurance. Pricing starts at $3,700 a month, and there are 99 units to choose from, so there's often room to fit different preferences.
Senior Commons at Powder Mill is verified by Seniorly with a community score of 9.3 and is managed by Heritage Senior Living. The staff are described as friendly and helpful, aiming to provide a welcoming, homey environment where people can stay active, safe, and engaged through every stage of retirement.
