Gwynedd Estates
Community Snapshot
| Year Established | 1976 |
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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 | 151-175 |
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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 | 529 sq ft - 1500 sq ft |
| Basements/bonus rooms available with any residences? | No |
Residency Contracts and Pricing
| Types of Residency Contracts Offered | Lifecare (Type A), Modified (Type B), Rental |
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| Refund Options (for entry fee contracts) | 50% Refund, Declining Balance Refund |
| Range of Entry Fees- Single Occupancy | $140 - $377 |
| Range of Entry Fees- Double Occupancy | $170 - $407 |
| Range of Monthly Fees- Single Occupancy | $2,744 - $3,623 |
| Range of Monthly Fees- Double Occupancy | $4,606 - $8,485 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Number of Memory Care Residences | None |
| Number of Semi-Private Skilled Nursing Residences | None |
| Number of Private Skilled Nursing Residences | None |
| Healthcare Center Licensing | No Healthcare Center |
| CMS rating for Skilled Nursing Center (if Medicare Certified) | Not Applicable |
| Can residents hire their own caregivers in independent living? | 1 |
| Notes on Care Services | Skilled nursing care for residents of Gwynedd Estates is typically available at our sister community, Spring House Estates, located right down the street in Lower Gwynedd, PA. |
Services and Amenities
| Services and Amenities Offered |
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| Nearest Hospitals (Within a 15-mile radius) | Abington Memorial Hospital (7.0 mi), Holy Redeemer Hospital (10.0 mi), Suburban Community Hospital Norristown (9.0 mi), Abington Lansdale Hospital (8.0 mi), Chestnut Hill Hospital (8.0 mi) |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities (Within a 15-mile radius) | Villanova University (17.0 mi), Rutgers University (24.0 mi), Temple University (17.0 mi), Eastern University (17.0 mi), University of Pennsylvania (20.0 mi), Drexel University (20.0 mi), Penn State Abington (17.0 mi), Gwynedd Mercy University (3.0 mi), Temple University Fort Washington Campus (4.0 mi), Arcadia University (8.0 mi) |
| Additional Notes | Whether you love small-town charm or big-city culture, Gwynedd Estates has something for you. The community of Ambler, with its shops, dining and restored 1920s-era movie house, is minutes away. So are all the conveniences of suburban shopping and the outstanding facilities of the Ambler YMCA. For natural beauty, stroll Milt’s Path through the protected wetlands at the heart of our campus. For the excitement of the city, head to nearby Philadelphia. |