Dock Meadows changes name to The Willows of Living Branches

HILLTOWN » Dock Meadows, one of the three Living Branches retirement communities, is changing its name to The Willows of Living Branches.

The name change reflects the history of the community and its pastoral setting.

“The name The Willows invokes the gracious spirit experienced by residents who call the campus their home,” said Edward D. Brubaker, president/CEO of Living Branches. “In addition, the name clarifies the community’s location as distinct from the Dock Woods and Souderton Mennonite Homes campuses.”

The Willows of Living Branches is a personal care community established in Hatfield in 1942 to provide a caring home for seniors. The original structure was a summer home for the Kulp family from Philadelphia. The estate was purchased by the Franconia Conference of Mennonite Church USA and soon became a home for senior residents who enjoyed the view of willow trees in the back of the property.

Through the years, the community grew — first at The Willows campus and then by branching out to a new location in Towamencin Township, Dock Woods, also affiliated with the Franconia Conference.

In 2008, the Dock campuses joined with another Mennonite retirement community, Souderton Mennonite Homes, to form Living Branches. Together, these three communities provide a range of retirement living options for residents in Bucks and Montgomery counties. The Willows specializes in personal care for residents seeking a smaller, more intimate community.

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“The name The Willows invokes the gracious spirit experienced by residents who call the campus their home.”

— Edward D. Brubaker, president/CEO of Living Branches