Four senior living communities in Berks County are among a list of senior living communities nationwide named Best Senior Living by U.S. News & World Report.
Keystone at Douglassville — Independent Living, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Manor at Market Square in Reading were each named Best Independent Living.
Chestnut Knoll in Boyertown is distinguished as Best Assisted Living, although the community provides personal care services. Organizations often interchange personal care for assisted living, although differences in licensing vary by state.
Each location has been named on the top list, with Manor at Market Square named consecutively since U.S. News launched its Best Senior Living in 2022.
For the U.S. News’ ratings, communities in the U.S. are evaluated in one or more of the following categories: independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement.
U.S. News analyzed survey data from over 400,000 residents and their family members at more than 3,500 senior living communities nationwide. The survey asked residents and family members about their satisfaction with aspects of the community such as safety, caregiving, management, staff, food and dining and activities.
“I’m proud of our teams at Chestnut Knoll, Keystone Villa in Douglassville and Fleetwood, and Manor at Market Square for going above and beyond each day to ensure that our residents are safe, experience superb hospitality and receive the very best care,” said Shawn Barndt, regional director of operations at Heritage Senior Living. “Thank you to our residents and their families for recognizing our staff’s efforts. It’s an honor serving you and being a part of your family.”
Heritage Senior Living, based in Blue Bell, Lancaster County, manages the four properties. The company oversees senior housing communities throughout the mid-Atlantic region, including nine others in the state, two in New Jersey and three in Virginia.
About Chestnut Knoll: Chestnut Knoll offers personal care and memory care residences at an affordable month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Services include 24-hour personal care assistance with medical support, meals, housekeeping, social events and transportation. All residents have access to FOX Optimal Living, an evidence-based continuum of wellness and rehab services. Chestnut Knoll also offers At Home Services, available to seniors where they live. This service includes assistance with medication monitoring, personal care, companion care, light housekeeping and laundry and transportation. In 2024 Chestnut Knoll was named Caring Super Star by Caring.com, Best of Senior Living by A Place for Mom and Best Assisted Living by U.S. News & World Report. For more information on personal care, memory care and home-care services, call Julie Krasley, director of marketing, at 610-473-8066 or visit www.chestnutknoll.com.
About Keystone Villa at Douglassville: Keystone Villa at Douglassville offers spacious studios, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments designed to suit your style. There are no buy-in fees or hidden costs, and the apartments are leased on an affordable monthly basis. Keystone Villa at Douglassville was named a 2024 Caring Star by Caring.com, 2024 Best of Senior Living by A Place for Mom and 2024 Best Independent Living by U.S. News & World Report. To learn more about our award-winning community, visit www.keystonevillaatdouglassville.com.
About Keystone Villa at Fleetwood: Keystone Villa at Fleetwood offers an affordable and flexible month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees or hidden costs. Enjoy an abundance of social opportunities, deliciously prepared meals, housekeeping and so much more. Our retirement community provides independent living and personal care options with services and amenities that create a carefree and comfortable lifestyle. Keystone Villa at Fleetwood has spacious floor plan options to choose from, including studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Keystone Villa at Fleetwood was named a 2024 Caring Super Star by Caring.com, 2024 Best Senior Living by A Place for Mom and 2024 Best Independent Living by U.S. News & World Report. To learn more, visit www.keystonevillafleetwood.com or call 484-637-8200.
About Manor at Market Square: Manor at Market Square, located at 803 Penn St., is a unique retirement community offering Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care and Respite Care on an affordable month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Resident services include but are not limited to personal care, medication management, nursing care, meals, housekeeping, social events and transportation. In 2024, Manor at Market Square was named a Caring Star by Caring.com, Best Senior Living by A Place for Mom and Best Independent Living by U.S. News & World Report. For more info, call 610-373-0800 or visit www.manoratmarketsquare.com.
