Granite Farms Estates
Community Snapshot
| Year Established | 1986 |
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| Type of Retirement Community | CCRC/Life Plan |
| Name of Parent Organization | Acts Retirement-Life Communities |
| Name of Management Company | Acts Retirement-Life Communities |
| Tax Status | Not-for-Profit |
| Pets Allowed? | Yes |
| Pet Restrictions | Yes (50 lbs limit) |
| Region | Northeast |
Independent Living
| Number of Independent Living Residences | 251-275 |
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| Types of Residential Living Options Offered |
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| Maximum Number of Bedrooms Offered | 3 |
| Maximum Number of Bathrooms Offered | 3 |
| Range of Floorplan Sizes | 574 sq ft - 1778 sq ft |
| Basements/bonus rooms available with any residences? | No |
Residency Contracts and Pricing
| Types of Residency Contracts Offered | Lifecare (Type A) |
|---|---|
| Refund Options (for entry fee contracts) | 50% Refund |
| Range of Entry Fees- Single Occupancy | $168,900 - $450,900 |
| Range of Entry Fees- Double Occupancy | $198,900 - $480,900 |
| Range of Monthly Fees- Single Occupancy | $2,792 - $5,246 |
| Range of Monthly Fees- Double Occupancy | $4,654 - $7,108 |
| Notes on Contracts and Pricing | Acts 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 |
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|---|---|
| Number of Assisted Living/Personal Care Residences | 27 |
| Number of Memory Care Residences | None |
| Number of Semi-Private Skilled Nursing Residences | 71-80 |
| Number of Private Skilled Nursing Residences | 10 or fewer |
| Healthcare Center Licensing | Not provided |
| CMS rating for Skilled Nursing Center (if Medicare Certified) | 5 stars |
| Can residents hire their own caregivers in independent living? | 1 |
| Notes on Care Services | Residents can arrange for their own Hospice care or we can have it arranged for them. |
Services and Amenities
| Services and Amenities Offered |
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|---|---|
| Nearest Hospitals (Within a 15-mile radius) | Riddle Hospital (1.0 mi), Delaware County Memorial Hospital (10.0 mi), Kindred Hospital Philadelphia-Havertown (10.0 mi) |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities (Within a 15-mile radius) | Swarthmore College (6.0 mi), Neumann University (3.0 mi), Cheyney University of PA (6.0 mi), Drexel University (16.0 mi), University of Pennsylvania (16.0 mi), Temple University (28.0 mi), Penn State Abington (22.0 mi), Villanova University (14.0 mi), Haverford College (13.0 mi), Rutgers University (30.0 mi) |
| Additional Notes | Granite Farms Estates offers country ambience with easy access to city conveniences. You’ll love the beauty of Delaware County—rolling hills dotted with dairy farms and quaint, historic towns. Enjoy the tranquility of the Wawa Preserve, a wildlife land trust adjacent to the community; the Brandywine River Museum; Longwood Gardens; Tyler Arboretum and Chaddsford Winery. Or, for great shopping and entertainment, head to nearby Philadelphia. |