Testimonials

Jane Fan

A good friend once told me that moving to a continuing care retirement community is the best gift you could give to your children so that they are not overburdened with taking care of their parents in their final years of life. As a widow, this was important to me. I chose Cornwall Manor to be closer to one of my sons; the maintenance-free living, health care onsite and the multitude of services and amenities included like an onsite chapel and pastoral services, transportation and no monthly meal plan. Cornwall Manor had a variety of accommodations and I chose a new home at The Woods, which was similar to my home in Virginia. This helped make the move to Cornwall Manor easier. I couldn’t be happier! The community is very warm, caring and friendly.

Jack & Ellen Keosseian

We have told so many people outside of Cornwall Manor that we have never so much loved NOT owning a home! The convenience of maintenance-free living is reassuring and comforting. This gives us the time to do the things we want to do. Jack enjoys volunteering, tutoring, reading and walking on the various paths and Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. Ellen teaches yoga classes and enjoys spending time with her mother and aunt, who also both live at Cornwall Manor.

Speaking of family, the people who live and work here are like a big family. The staff knows your name, the residents are friendly and there is a high-level of compassion and caring for one another. We loved living near the ocean in New Jersey, but Cornwall Manor provides a different kind of beauty. The amenities here are superior to other communities and the setting is beautiful. We highly recommend moving while you are younger and healthy, so that you have plenty of time to get acclimated to Cornwall Manor and enjoy everything that’s offered.

Dic Schappell

As a widow and a father to three sons (two who do not live locally), making the move to Cornwall Manor has provided me with many advantages. It was important to me, as well as my sons, that Cornwall Manor has onsite medical care, if I should ever need it. I am relieved to not burden my sons with making those decisions about my future healthcare and I know that if I need it, a continuum of health care is here for me. Cornwall Manor’s location also allows me to continue living in Lebanon County where I grew up and spent most of my life. I am able to maintain my lifelong relationships while making new friendships here at Cornwall Manor. I no longer need to worry about home and property maintenance as I age. Having a maintenance-free lifestyle gives me the time to enjoy the things I enjoy doing most like taking rides in my convertible Mustang. I recommend moving to a community while you can still enjoy it!

Larry & Barb Tonzi

We were very familiar with Cornwall Manor since Barb’s parents lived here and we visited them often. We were always fond of this place and remember the community as having friendly residents and staff. It was evident when Barb’s parents lived here that Cornwall Manor was always investing back into the community by implementing additional programs, services and amenities for seniors, like us. Even though the community has expanded a great deal, the sense of community and friendliness still remains as well as Cornwall Manor expanding services to adapt to resident’s needs and lifestyles. Cornwall Manor continues to be a solid and well-established organization. These were major factors in us making the decision to move here from Maine. As we are both retired from health professions, it was extremely important that we considered our future health care and what needs we may have. While it is challenging to know what the future holds, we are grateful to know that we will be taken care of at Cornwall Manor. We enjoy all the amenities that are fitting to our lifestyle – we are close to the Rail Trail for walking and we both enjoy gardening year round in the historic greenhouses. We still travel a great deal and don’t have to worry about our home while we are away.

Debbie Tice

Formerly living in Columbia, Maryland, I was attracted to Cornwall Manor’s lower cost of living, less traffic, a slower pace and smaller population, the nature setting, and the opportunity to be closer to family for my retirement years. My parents lived in a continuing care retirement community in Virginia, so I was familiar with the benefit of continuing care as they aged. Not having to worry about future health care or maintenance issues allows me to focus on enjoying my life. The Cornwall Manor community, both residents and staff, are very warm and welcoming. I am looking forward to exploring the arts, cultural opportunities, restaurants and shopping in nearby Mt. Gretna, Lebanon, Lancaster and Hershey.

Fred & Judy Horowitz

Being born and living most of our lives in the Washington, D.C. area, we relocated to Lebanon County to be closer to our son and his family. We chose Cornwall Manor for the continuum of care, maintenance-free lifestyle, unique beauty of the wooded grounds, a perfect size community (not overwhelming) and amenities that appeal to both of us – including the indoor swimming pool, fitness center and dining room (with no required meal plan!).

The management team is onsite and approachable to discussion and suggestions. Cornwall Manor has a Residents Association that provides opportunities for residents to become involved in the maintaining the lifestyle of our community. Residents are able to offer feedback and ideas to staff liaisons on Activities, Building and Grounds, Communications, Dining Services, Wellness and Health Services and Aesthetics including trees, gardens and greenhouses.

There are many things that attracted us to Cornwall Manor, but being from an area with a higher-cost of living, we highly recommend that you consider the value of everything you are receiving from Cornwall Manor when you become a resident. Home maintenance, taxes, property insurance, health care costs, utilities all adds up! You may be surprised to learn that living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is more cost-effective than remaining in your home.

Gary Schlegel

While living in a nearby 55+ Community, many of my neighbors talked about Cornwall Manor and how well managed the community is. I visited several retirement communities in Lebanon County and was impressed with Cornwall Manor’s beautiful wooded grounds, the friendly and helpful staff, and the quality of the apartment that I eventually moved into. It was important to me to have the continuum of health care available in addition to other services like transportation, a maintenance-free lifestyle, activities, volunteer opportunities and the numerous wellness initiatives. Many of these amenities and services are not offered at 55+ communities!

Barry & Gini Badger

We are so blessed to live at Cornwall Manor. There are many reasons why we chose Cornwall Manor, but once we moved here, we were surprised by the things we did not anticipate. We both have led active lifestyles but we did not expect the improvements in our health by having so many recreational opportunities close by. The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail is steps from our front door and we have hiked the trail much more than we thought we would. Barry has become an avid bicyclist with several of our Woods neighbors and we have found the Wellness Center encourages regular exercise and is an excellent way to develop friendships. Moving here in 2017, we knew we would make new friends, but the strong sense of community and faith, caring for one another and intriguing neighbors from all walks of life have exceeded our expectations.

Joanne Aponick

Cornwall Manor is a lovely community that features a mix of historic and new buildings with modern amenities on wooded grounds. The community’s natural setting is ideal for anyone who loves nature and also wants to be close to shopping and professional services. There are many conveniences available on the campus that I enjoy like the fitness center and dining room.  Cornwall Manor is pet-friendly and offers plenty of walking space. Walking Benji, my Bichon Frise, is an instant conversation piece, and we are always meeting new people. I am enjoying all that this community has to offer and I have peace of mind knowing that I’ll be taken care of if needed. You can’t put a price on that.