Fort Washington Estates

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Community Snapshot

Year Established1972
Type of Retirement CommunityCCRC/Life Plan
Name of Parent OrganizationActs Retirement-Life Communities
Name of Management CompanyActs Retirement-Life Communities
Tax StatusNot-for-Profit
Pets Allowed?Yes
Pet RestrictionsYes (50 lbs limit)
RegionNortheast

Independent Living

Number of Independent Living Residences76-100
Types of Residential Living Options Offered
  • Apartments
Maximum Number of Bedrooms Offered2
Maximum Number of Bathrooms Offered2
Range of Floorplan Sizes535 sq ft - 951 sq ft
Basements/bonus rooms available with any residences?No

Residency Contracts and Pricing

Types of Residency Contracts OfferedLifecare (Type A), Modified (Type B), Rental
Refund Options (for entry fee contracts)50% Refund, Declining Balance Refund
Range of Entry Fees- Single Occupancy$140,900 - $315,900
Range of Entry Fees- Double Occupancy$170,900 - $345,900
Range of Monthly Fees- Single Occupancy$2,744 - $3,247
Range of Monthly Fees- Double Occupancy$4,606 - $5,109
Notes on Contracts and PricingActs Life Care Premier Details: Pricing is subject to change without notice. Upon occupancy, the company provides 60-days notice prior to changes in the monthly fee or other ancillary charges. Entrance fee becomes firm upon payment of 10% of the current entrance fee and execution of the Resident Contract.

Care Services

Types of Care Services
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing
Number of Assisted Living/Personal Care Residences25
Number of Memory Care ResidencesNone
Number of Semi-Private Skilled Nursing Residences41-50
Number of Private Skilled Nursing ResidencesNone
Healthcare Center LicensingMedicare Certified
CMS rating for Skilled Nursing Center (if Medicare Certified)5 stars
Can residents hire their own caregivers in independent living?1
Notes on Care ServicesNot provided

Services and Amenities

Services and Amenities Offered
  • Casual Dining Bistro Cafe
  • Chapel Meditation Room
  • Extra Storage Spaces
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Security
  • Gift Shop
  • Guest Lodging
  • Hair Salon
  • Healthcare Center
  • Health Clinic
  • Library
  • Parking Assigned Spaces
  • Personal Trainers Fitness Instructors
  • Scheduled Transportation
  • Unscheduled Transportation
  • Walking Nature Trails
  • Wi Fi Residences
Nearest Hospitals (Within a 15-mile radius)Tower Health Chestnut Hill Hospital (7.0 mi), Holy Redeemer Hospital (8.0 mi), Einstein Medical Center Montgomery (10.0 mi), Suburban Community Hospital Norristown (8.0 mi)
Nearest Colleges or Universities (Within a 15-mile radius)Temple University Fort Washington Campus (2.0 mi), Gwynedd Mercy University (2.0 mi), LaSalle University (10.0 mi), Temple University (15.0 mi)
Additional NotesAt Fort Washington Estates, you will find the serenity of country life minutes from every suburban convenience. Choose among local shopping destinations. Explore the small-town charms of nearby Ambler. Or bask in nature at Fort Washington State Park. Instant access to Route 309 and a local regional rail station put you within easy reach of all of Philadelphia’s cultural and entertainment options, too.