Shown above: Country Meadows residents and co-workers enjoy a Harrisburg Senators minor league baseball game.
With temperatures rising and hurricanes growing stronger and more frequent, many retirees are foregoing retiring in Florida for Mid-Atlantic communities with small town charm and big city access. In our first in a series of blogs highlighting senior friendly communities, we’re exploring what makes retirement living in Mechanicsburg, Pa. so special.
Location, location, location
Mechanicsburg is a historic borough in the Pennsylvania capitol metro area, which has been topping best places lists recently. U.S. News & World Report called Harrisburg the best place to retire in the country in 2024-2025. It has also been listed as the top place to live in Pennsylvania and 38th in the entire nation.
Pennsylvania itself is a mecca for older adults with more than 2.5 million residents aged 65 or older, according to statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
For many, Mechanicsburg offers the best of both worlds – a neighborhood feel close to capital city amenities. Well-located on the West Shore with access to major highways, the borough is only eight miles from Harrisburg and within a couple hours drive to Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City and Washington, D.C.
The area boasts some of the highest-rated medical facilities in the country, too, including Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and UPMC Harrisburg.
Area attractions
There is so much to do here. With museums like the Rolls Royce Foundation & Museum and the Oakes Museum of Natural History, farm markets, parks, boutique shops, theatre and dirt track racing, there is something for everyone. Festivals, like Jubilee Day, the largest, longest-running one-day street fair on the East Coast, draw thousands of people to Mechanicsburg.
At Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg, our residents participate in outings to area attractions like the Winery at Hunters Valley, the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat and even minor league baseball games. Our residents also enjoy the many opportunities Mechanicsburg has to stay active in the community, too. For some, that may be a day golfing at Armitage Golf Club or for others, volunteering to help our furry friends at Sperenza Animal Rescue.
Affordable retirement living in Mechanicsburg, Pa.
You’ll find affordable independent living, assisted living or personal care, and memory support at Country Meadows of West Shore, as well as our other locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. With a beautifully landscaped campus, a dynamic living program for body and soul, onsite amenities like a fitness center and salon, professional prepared meals and scheduled transportation for appointments and outings, your Country Meadows home feels like living in a resort.
Come see what makes Country Meadows of West Shore one of the top communities for retirement living in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Call or schedule a tour today!
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