Lima Estates

Print Date: June 10, 2026 10:55 pm

Source URL: https://mylifesite.net/communities/lima-estates-media-pa

Community Snapshot

Year Established1979
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 Residences251-275
Types of Residential Living Options Offered
  • Apartments
Maximum Number of Bedrooms Offered3
Maximum Number of Bathrooms Offered3
Range of Floorplan Sizes529 sq ft - 1345 sq ft
Basements/bonus rooms available with any residences?No

Residency Contracts and Pricing

Types of Residency Contracts OfferedLifecare (Type A)
Refund Options (for entry fee contracts)50% Refund
Range of Entry Fees- Single Occupancy$150,900 - $417,900
Range of Entry Fees- Double Occupancy$180,900 - $447,900
Range of Monthly Fees- Single Occupancy$2,744 - $4,138
Range of Monthly Fees- Double Occupancy$4,606 - $6,000
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 Residences27
Number of Memory Care ResidencesNone
Number of Semi-Private Skilled Nursing Residences51-60
Number of Private Skilled Nursing Residences10 or fewer
Healthcare Center LicensingNot 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 ServicesResidents can arrange for hospice care or we can have it arranged for them.

Services and Amenities

Services and Amenities Offered
  • Casual Dining Bistro Cafe
  • Chapel Meditation Room
  • Extra Storage Spaces
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Security
  • Gift Shop
  • Hair Salon
  • Healthcare Center
  • Health Clinic
  • Library
  • Md Pa Or Lpn On Site
  • Personal Trainers Fitness Instructors
  • Pool Indoor Heated
  • Pool Indoor Jacuzzi Hot Tub
  • Scheduled Transportation
  • Walking Nature Trails
  • Wi Fi Residences
  • Woodworking Shop
Nearest Hospitals (Within a 15-mile radius)Chester County Hospital (11.0 mi), Kindred Hospital Philadelphia-Havertown (9.0 mi), Bryn Mawr Hospital (12.0 mi), Paoli Hospital (12.0 mi), Riddle Hospital (1.0 mi)
Nearest Colleges or Universities (Within a 15-mile radius)Cheyney University of PA (6.0 mi), Swarthmore College (6.0 mi), Rutgers University (28.0 mi), Temple University (28.0 mi), University of Pennsylvania (15.0 mi), Drexel University (15.0 mi), Haverford College (13.0 mi), Villanova University (13.0 mi), Nuemann University (4.0 mi)
Additional NotesThe leisure of country living plus an abundance of city conveniences—that’s life at Lima Estates in Media, PA. You can enjoy the botanical wonders of Tyler Arboretum and Ridley Creek State Park nearby, or refresh your spirit at nearby Longwood Gardens or the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Relive history on Brandywine Battlefield, or take in a concert at Rose Tree Park or a live performance at one of Media’s theaters. And, for great shopping and entertainment, Philadelphia is within easy reach.