To Be Continued …

Steve Ruzansky has always been a doer. An educator and school counselor who treasured his time at Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood, Ruzansky also got involved in his community. For example, he previously held the post of Judge of Elections. So, in May 2021, when he moved into the Dunwoody Village retirement community in Newtown Square, he hit the ground running. In fact, earlier this year he finished his term as president of the Dunwoody Village Residents’ Association and co-chair of the annual Holiday Bazaar. Now, with his tenure served, he can focus on devoting more time to one of his greatest loves: live music. He intends to fill his newfound “me time” with, among other things, jam sessions with fellow musicians. “I’ve been involved in music for a long time—bluegrass especially, from guitar to banjo to fiddle,” he says. “One of my goals when I came here was to bring more music to Dunwoody. … I do a number of jams in the area, and it’s always fun to see who shows up. Sometimes, when you see a certain individual come in the door, you say to yourself, ‘Ooh, this will be a good jam.’” Moving into a retirement community while still active opens the door to new adventures, new friendships, and more opportunities for exercise one’s freedom. Mornings might start with yoga on the terrace, afternoons with art classes or wine tastings, and evenings with concerts or book clubs—or, in Ruzansky’s preference, live music. Every day offers a chance to eat well, to laugh with friends, and to indulge new passions … or return to ones that got left behind amid the busyness of daily life. For those who like to socialize, neighbors in such communities tend to become fast friends, sharing meals, going on outings, and enjoying the countless small joys that come from spending time together. From scenic drives to walks on the grounds to trips to nearby cultural destinations, residents have a surplus of new things to explore—quite likely with plenty of good company to share in the exploration. Continuing-care retirement communities also offer peace of mind to residents, as well as their family members. With qualified health care on the same campus and caring, capable staff on hand, residents can relax and focus on living fully. Ruzansky has some advice to share: Make the transition to a CCRC early enough to fully enjoy all the benefits these communities offer. Exploring the Next Chapter The Philadelphia region offers a rich variety of senior living communities designed to support older adults. Whether someone is enjoying independent living, needs a bit of help with daily tasks, or requires memory care or other specialized healthcare services, these communities provide comfort, security, and a true sense of home. Many have earned a strong reputation over the years, recognized as some of the most trusted retirement destinations both in Pennsylvania and across the country. The communities highlighted here showcase some of the area’s highest-rated options. Choosing a place to call home is a deeply personal decision. This list represents just a small sampling of the many outstanding options available. Consider it a starting point for exploring the communities that might be the perfect fit for the next chapter. Acts Retirement Life Communities Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale, Fort Washington Estates, Granite Farm Estates and Lima Estates in Media, Gwynedd Estates in Ambler, Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell, Southampton Estates, and Spring House Estates in Lower Gwynedd actsretirement.org Ann’s Choice – Erickson Senior Living Warminster ericksonseniorliving.com/anns-choice Arbour Square of Harleysville Harleysville trueconnectioncommunities.com Artis Senior Living Huntingdon Valley, Yardley, and Princeton, New Jersey artisseniorliving.com Atria Senior Living Atria Bethlehem, Atria Center City in Philadelphia, and Atria Lafayette Hill atriaseniorliving.com Brandywine Senior Living Haverford Estates, Longwood in Kennett Square, and Upper Providence in Phoenixville brandycare.com Chandler Hall Newtown chandlerhallhealthservices.org Cornwall Manor Cornwall (Lebanon County) cornwallmanor.org Dresher Estates Dresher dresherestates.com Dunwoody Village Newtown Square dunwoody.org Eagleview Landing Exton eagleviewlanding.com Elm Terrace Gardens Lansdale elmterracegardens.org Five Star Senior Living The Devon Senior Living, NewSeasons at New Britain in Chalfont, and Forwood Manor in Wilmington, Delaware fivestarseniorliving.com Freedom Village at Brandywine Coatesville fvbrandywine.com Friends Home & Village Newtown fhvpa.org Garden Spot Village New Holland gardenspotvillage.org HarborChase of Wilmington Wilmington, Delaware harborchase.com/harborchase-wilmington The Hearth at Drexel Bala Cynwyd thehearthatdrexel.org The Hickman West Chester thehickman.org HumanGood The Mansion at Rosemont, Rydal Park & Waters in Jenkintown, and Spring Mill Pointe in Lafayette Hill humangood.org Independence Court of Quakertown Quakertown icquakertown.com IntegraCare Glen Mills Senior Living, Exton Senior Living, Magnolias of Lancaster integracare.com Kendal-Crosslands Communities Kennett Square kendal-crosslands.org The Manor at York Town Jamison themanoratyorktown.org Maplewood at Princeton Plainsboro, New Jersey maplewoodseniorliving.com Maris Grove – Erickson Senior Living ericksonseniorliving.com/maris-grove Glen Mills Masonic Villages Lafayette Hill and Warminster masonicvillages.org Meadowood Lansdale meadowood.net Merrill Gardens Eagleview Landing in Exton, Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills and West Chester, Truewood by Merrill in Glen Riddle merrillgardens.com Oxford Enhanced Senior Living Langhorne oxfordenhancedseniorliving.com Pennswood Village Newtown pennswood.org Phoebe Ministries Allentown and Wyncote phoebe.org Pickering Manor Newtown pickeringmanor.org Pine Run Village Doylestown pinerun.org Pleasant View Communities Manheim pleasantviewcommunities.org Riddle Village Retirement Community Media riddlevillage.com Rosette Gladwyne livingatrosette.com Solera Senior Living Plush Mills in Wallingford, Daylesford Crossing in Paoli, and Echo Lake in Malvern soleraseniorliving.com The Solana Doylestown Warrington thesolanadoylestown.com Springton Lake Village Media springtonlakevillage.com Sunrise Senior Living Abington, Dresher, Haverford, Lafayette Hill, Media, Newtown Square, and North Wales sunriseseniorliving.com Symphony Square Bala Cynwyd symphonysq.com Bellingham at West Chester West Chester seniorlivingbellingham.com Waverly Heights Gladwyne waverlyheightsltd.org White Horse Village Newtown Square whitehorsevillage.org Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Life, December 2025.