When seeking the best retirement community or senior living facility in Lancaster County, Pleasant View Communities stands out by offering premium senior living with a wide range of housing options, including modern independent senior cottages, apartments, and other lifestyle choices—all within a vibrant, welcoming community in Manheim, PA. For seniors looking for independent living, retirement living, or additional care options, Pleasant View Communities provides a comfortable and engaging place to call home.
For over 70 years, Pleasant View Communities has been a trusted provider of quality senior care and senior living services in beautiful Lancaster County, PA, combining the warmth of faith-based living with modern health care. Pleasant View offers a full continuum of senior living and care options, including independent living apartments and cottages, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Memory Support, helping seniors and their families find the level of care and lifestyle that best meets their needs.
Pleasant View Communities is ideally located in scenic Manheim, PA, providing convenient access to Lancaster County towns such as Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, Lititz, Ephrata, Denver, New Holland, Columbia, Mountville, Lancaster City, Leacock, Leola, and Quarryville. Its close proximity to Lebanon County also makes it easy for residents to enjoy neighboring communities like Palmyra, Annville, Cleona, Lebanon, and Myerstown. This prime location offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment—making Pleasant View Communities a top choice for retirement living, independent senior living, and senior lifestyles in Central Pennsylvania.
RESIDENTIAL LIVING
Residential Living at Pleasant View Communities blends a relaxing and care-free lifestyle with opportunities to explore passions and interests. With a variety of senior living accommodations to choose from, plus a multitude of on-campus conveniences, maintaining your active lifestyle is easier than ever. Pets are welcome in Pleasant View’s apartments and cottages, making these independent living options especially appealing to seniors who want to remain active while enjoying a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Cottages - Enjoy the countryside in one of Pleasant View’s 52 cottage homes, featuring spacious two bedroom layouts, perfect for those looking to continue to entertain friends and family, maintain life-long hobbies or collections, or even continue to work. These independent living cottages provide comfortable senior housing in a peaceful Manheim, PA setting.
West Lawn - West Lawn Apartments feature thirty-six open concept private apartments, ranging in size from 1,275 to 1,700 square feet. These spacious senior living apartments offer comfortable independent living within the Pleasant View Communities campus.
Apartments - Our 100 Town Square Apartments offer independence coupled with the ease of indoor access to services and amenities. These independent senior living apartments provide convenient access to the many amenities and activities available throughout the Pleasant View Communities campus.
Lofts at Lititz Springs - The Lofts at Lititz Springs is a 55+ active adult community in downtown Lititz, PA, offering stylish one- and two-bedroom apartments with modern finishes, private balconies, and maintenance-free living. Residents enjoy secure access, elevator service, included utilities, and Pleasant View Communities amenities, all within walking distance of shops, dining, and cultural attractions. This 55+ senior living community provides an attractive option for active adults seeking independent living in Lititz, PA.
CARE OPTIONS
Pleasant View is a Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community), you’ll benefit from a full spectrum of senior care services including personal care, skilled nursing care, memory care and rehabilitation services. This continuum of care allows residents to remain within the Pleasant View Communities senior living community while having access to additional care and support as their needs change.
The All New Hershey Farm Cottages
The Hershey Farm Cottages at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim, PA, are a brand-new collection of 86 independent living homes with scenic farmland views. Floor plans range from 1,274 to 1,796 sq ft, offering one- or two-bedroom layouts, two-car garages, and private patios. These new senior living cottages provide modern, maintenance-free living in a peaceful Lancaster County setting, with the first residents moving in summer 2025. 86 new cottages are currently being built, Reserve yours today!
Messiah Lifeways - Mount Joy
Pleasant View Communities officially purchased Mount Joy Country Homes from Messiah Lifeways on September 2, 2025, expanding its Lancaster County presence. The 31-acre campus features 80 independent living cottages for seniors seeking maintenance-free senior living in Mount Joy, PA. Residents can enjoy on-site amenities like a library, fitness studio, community room, and activities, while also accessing Pleasant View’s offerings in Manheim, including a fitness center, pool, restaurant, café, Kreider Farms Cultural Center, library, thrift boutique, salon, wood shop, and recreation courts. Pleasant View sees the acquisition as a natural expansion of its mission to enhance senior living, and Messiah Lifeways trusts it will be a responsible steward of the Mount Joy community.
FITNESS CENTER
PVFiT - PVFiT is a Health and Fitness Club that has something for everyone ages 30 and up! The fitness center is open to the public and perfect for someone who wants to workout independently or with a personal trainer. The heated pool is the best place to exercise or to rehab from an injury and the fitness studio is a great space for group classes. PVFiT provides convenient health and fitness opportunities for Pleasant View residents, local seniors, and community members in the Manheim and Lancaster County area.
RESTAURANT & COFFEE SHOP
Hearth & Harrow Restaurant, Patio & Coffee Shop - Hearth and Harrow is a restaurant, bistro and outdoor patio dining serving farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner to local families and residents of Pleasant View Communities. Hearth and Harrow offers fresh dishes for dine-in, take-out or delivery, providing a convenient restaurant and dining option for Pleasant View residents and the surrounding Manheim, PA and Lancaster County community.