Discover Why Residents Love Hershey’s Mill in West Chester
Thinking of downsizing or relocating to a 55-plus community in the Delaware Valley? Hershey’s Mill offers the very best in senior living.
After surveying newly relocated residents, the Hershey’s Mill marketing team has put together a list of what is most appealing to new buyers at Hershey’s Mill in West Chester, Pa. Hershey’s Mill is situated around an 18-hole championship private golf club featuring casual and formal dining.
The premier community also offers Tiger Turfcoated tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce courts, winter paddle ball, shuffleboard and horseshoes, as well as miles of walking trails and protected interior paved roads for biking. A park-like atmosphere with large mature trees and wildlife give Hershey’s Mill a “resortlike” appearance.
The extensive grounds, well planned and impeccably maintained, cover nearly 800 acres and are features all residents enjoy. With more than 1,720 homes in 25 villages, residents enjoy village living at its finest. Stress-free living with exterior building maintenance, landscape and to-the-doorstep snow removal is often a deciding factor. Most homes in The Mill have first-floor owner’s suites. This is another requirement of many relocating to a 55-plus community.
Security appeals to potential buyers. Hershey’s Mill is a gated community with a 24/7 manned main gate and marked security vehicle traversing the community 24 hours a day. This offers a sense of security that few other communities can offer. The “Lockand-Leave” policy means little worry when away for vacations or a second-home stay. Hershey’s Mill, an active adult community, features only independent living but is close to hospitals, assisted care facilities, fitness centers, shopping and cultural events.
There are five fitness centers within a 10-minute drive. Paoli Hospital, with Chester County’s only trauma and cancer centers, and Chester County Hospital are each 15 minutes away by car. In addition, Center City Philadelphia and its renowned major medical centers are a short drive from the community. Plus, this active-adult community offers all of this: a heated outdoor pool with diving and lap areas, as well as a shallow ropedoff area for the grandkids; championship golf, tennis, bocce, pickle ball and more; more than 35 clubs offering everything from art to yoga; a renovated community center with beautiful great room with fireplace; a wellstocked library; and rooms for billiards, bridge, Mah Jong and other activities.
Sullivan House, an historic mansion situated on a rise overlooking the Chester County countryside, is available to residents for private parties and community gatherings. Hershey’s Mill’s private roads with low traffic volume provide a great place to walk, bike or jog. A community garden with more than 140 plots and a fully equipped woodshop are available to residents.
Verizon Fios Triple Play with Preferred HD TV is also included. An independent community access TV station presents movies, activity schedules and informative programs. The Hershey’s Mill bus takes