Life Stories
Retirement homes are mistaken as places to grow old. These stories prove age is nothing but a number. As we age, we gain valuable life advice to share, have time to volunteer and find new adventures to enrich our experiences. Sit back, relax and read a senior resident’s story or two. And be sure to check back often as our residents have a lot to share.
Schedule a tour here to meet our residents and hear stories like the ones below.
A Special “Twist” on Kindness
Twenty-two years ago, Janet had a decision to make. After spending a year being a caregiver for her husband, he passed away at a young age. She knew she didn’t …
Read MoreBetty Rothrock reminisces about career during National Nurses’ Week
The nursing profession may have looked different back in Betty’s day, but a nurse’s instincts to do everything in the best interest of the patient, maintain a kind disposition and …
Read MoreElla Del Rio Makes Special Contribution to Practice Random Acts of Kindness Month
As a high schooler, Ella began her time at Country Meadows Retirement Communities as an intern through her vocational technical school’s co-op program. After graduating from Dauphin County Vo-Tech last …
Read MoreCountry Meadows Highlighted by PA Department of Health Secretary for Resident Safety and Co-Worker Retention
By: Amy Wagaman, Vice President of Operations On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Country Meadows York-West campus was the host to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen for …
Read MoreA snapshot of Norma’s life in her hallway shadowbox
At Country Meadows Retirement Communities, we celebrate the beautiful lives, legacies and experiences residents bring with them. From how residents decorate their apartments to the activities planned to foster each …
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