Berks retirement communities on list of Best Senior Living by national magazine
U.S. News & World Report recently released its inaugural list of Best Senior Living for independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement communities across the country.
Chestnut Knoll, managed by Heritage Senior Living LLC, is a personal care and memory care community in Boyertown and earned best status by attaining the highest possible rating in each of its senior living levels.
Manor at Market Square, also managed by Heritage Senior Living LLC, is an independent living, personal care and memory care community in Reading and earned Best Independent Living by attaining the highest possible rating in that category.
Three Keystone Villa properties, also managed by Heritage Senior Living LLC and located in Amity Township, Berks County; Maidencreek Township, Berks County; and Ephrata, Lancaster County, were designated as best. While each Keystone Villa community varies in care levels, all were recognized as Best of Independent Living, with Ephrata additionally awarded Best Memory Care.
The status reflects senior living communities that were able to satisfy U.S. News & World Report’s objective statistical assessment of performance from consumer-satisfaction surveys given between March 2021 and February 2022, reflecting the viewpoints of more than 200,000 current residents and family members of residents living in thousands of senior living communities nationwide.
In consumer-satisfaction surveys, residents and their families evaluated factors such as community and activities, caregiving, food and dining and management and staff.
Residents and their families of Chestnut Knoll, Manor at Market Square and the Keystone Villa locations noted excellence in value and variety of life enrichment activities, caregiving, skilled and knowledgeable licensed nursing staff, quality of food and dining; responsive management and staff; and promptness of maintenance and housekeeping.
U.S. News & World Report is known for its annual lists and is also the global authority in health care ratings.
“The Chestnut Knoll team is grateful to our residents and their families for reviewing us with such high esteem,” said Shawn Barndt, executive director at Chestnut Knoll. “We strive every day to be the best for our residents, and this recognition is a testament to our quality standards.”
“It’s an honor to be nationally recognized as the best!” said Mary Kusnierz, executive director at Manor at Market Square. “The staff is grateful for the positive responses from the residents and their families who have entrusted us with caring for their loved ones.”
“We are honored to receive this distinction from
US News & World Report,” said Keystone Villa Vice President of Sales and Marketing Gretchen Vakiener.
“The recognition is especially significant because the results from residents and family members validate the energy, care and dedication of our employees.”
Chestnut Knoll provides affordable care services and housing through a monthto-month lease with no buy-in fees. Rent includes apartment-style, 24-hour personal care; three meals served daily, weekly housekeeping and linen services, a stimulating activities program, the FOX Optimal Living program and more. To learn more about care services or to schedule a tour, call 610-473-8066.
Manor at Market Square provides affordable care services and housing through a month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Rent includes apartment-style, meals; recreational and social activities; weekly housekeeping and linen services; a parking space; use of all community amenities; and more. To learn more about care services or to schedule a tour, please call 610-790-1707.
Keystone Villa communities offer affordable senior housing options while providing an environment for aging adults to thrive through proper nutrition, socialization and fitness. For more information about the Keystone Villa properties or Heritage Senior Living, call 215-793-4445 or visit www. heritagesl.com.