From left, longtime friends Helene and Patrick Roland and Ron and Diane DeLuca gather for an afternoon of good food and conversation in the DeLucas’ apartment at Luther Acres.

Overview

Type of Community
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), with locations in Lititz (Luther Acres) and Columbia (St. John’s Herr Estate)

Range of Services
Independent Living; Supportive Personal Care; Memory Care;
Skilled Nursing Care; Rehabilitation; In-home Care

Residential Options
Our communities feature comfortable and stylish Independent Living cottages and apartments that offer a variety of designs to suit different tastes and budgets. We also offer beautifully updated private Rehabilitation rooms, private or companion Personal Care suites, and private and semi-private Skilled Nursing rooms.

Population
Approximately 600 residents at Luther Acres, and 170 at St. John’s Herr Estate

Health & Wellness Philosophy

Luthercare has thoughtfully designed a comprehensive health and wellness experience that supports the whole person, while also honoring each resident’s personal goals and interests.

Diane and Ron DeLuca are happily settled into what they call “their forever home,” after having lived in a 55+ community for more than 20 years. At Luther Acres, they maintain an active, healthy lifestyle that includes hosting happy hours and entertaining lifelong friends in their beautiful two-bedroom apartment. They also enjoy participating in on-campus fitness classes and taking advantage of the dining options available. Off-campus, they love to explore nearby downtown Lititz, with its unique restaurants and shops. Most importantly, they take comfort in knowing that Luther Acres offers a full continuum of care and services should their health needs ever change.

Luthercare’s approach to healthy living is intentionally built around seven key dimensions of wellness – social, spiritual, physical, environmental, vocational, intellectual, and emotional – with each playing a vital role in supporting overall well-being.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to creating opportunities and experiences that support well-being by embracing all aspects of wellness. We offer programs aimed at enhancing each resident’s mind, body and spirit – whether that’s helping them to start an exercise routine, maintain proper nutrition, learn a new hobby, volunteer, relax and manage stress, or nurture their faith.

In the realm of physical fitness, we offer activities for all fitness levels, with support provided by our trained fitness instructors. A variety of classes are available throughout the year, including drumline, water aerobics, Qigong, stretching and balance, chair yoga, chair volleyball, and more. Our fitness rooms feature cardiovascular equipment such as treadmills, bikes, rowing machines and elliptical trainers, along with weight-training stations. Our Luther Acres campus has a heated indoor pool that is perfect for exercise and enjoyment. Our communities also offer outdoor activities such as shuffleboard, cornhole and bocce.

Luthercare’s trained fitness instructors provide support and guidance for residents on their fitness journeys. Luthercare Photo.

Residents can share their interests, cultivate hobbies or develop new pursuits at our communities. Clubs devoted to books, walking, computers, music, antiques, sewing, poker and more are available. We offer plenty of enriching and educational opportunities, featuring invited guest speakers, artists, musicians, authors, chefs and other experts from diverse fields. Residents find some fun, light-hearted competition through our water volleyball team, and Wii bowling, darts, shuffleboard and billiards leagues.

Our chef-inspired dining venues have the feel of your favorite full-service restaurant – complete with professional wait staffs and menus to delight all tastes. Each day, you’ll enjoy choosing delicious made-from-scratch items, including signature dishes, regional favorites and freshly made desserts. At Luther Acres, we recently unveiled Chophouse 300, an upscale dining experience for residents to savor exceptional meals and meaningful moments with friends and family. Chophouse 300 features premium entrées and expertly curated wine pairings; it is open to the public.

Fun, educational experiences such as live Teaching Kitchen demonstrations, give residents a chance to learn from the best! Luthercare Photo.

Our social opportunities are designed to bring residents together, helping them build meaningful friendships and a strong sense of community. Whether it’s through on-campus cooking, art or crafting classes, residents enjoy not only learning new skills but also connecting with others who share their interests. There’s no shortage of ways to socialize – from group outings to local attractions and restaurants, to fun events like wine-and-cheese mixers and BYOB events, trivia nights, or even trips to New York’s Wine Country and the Jersey Shore. The activities offer countless opportunities to engage, share and grow together!

We believe this comprehensive approach is the key to good health and adds up to a full and satisfying life!

600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-1171 • Info@luthercare.org
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