Pleasant View in Manheim, Pennsylvania, is a continuing-care retirement community that offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the varying needs of its residents. The facility provides independent living, personal care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support, ensuring a continuum of care that allows residents to transition seamlessly between levels of care as their needs evolve. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid and a Medicare participant since July 1, 1989, Pleasant View adheres to regulatory standards and offers a spectrum of medical and supportive services.
The facility accommodates 123 residents and is known for its picturesque rural setting and vibrant community life, which includes numerous activities and clubs. Residents and their families can take advantage of specialty care services such as incontinence and ambulatory care and diabetes management. Nursing staff are available to provide essential medical support, although there have been concerns raised about staffing levels in skilled nursing care units. Despite mixed reviews, many residents express satisfaction with the caring staff and the sense of community created by proactive and intergenerational activities. Additional amenities include a barber/beauty salon, ensuring personal grooming needs are met onsite.
Pleasant View places a strong emphasis on wellness and community engagement, with recent facility upgrades intended to enhance residents' living experiences. Resident and family counseling services are offered to support those navigating changes in care needs, and the community fosters a smaller, close-knit environment. However, some reviews indicate challenges with "Care at Home" services, including occasional lapses in assistance and decision-making seen as cost-focused rather than experience-centered. Despite these concerns, many within the community appreciate the robust support network and the overall living experience at Pleasant View.
Costs at this community start at $1,798 and range up to $9,271. The average price in the community is $5,534, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,011. The cost of continuing care retirement communities in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
