Personal Care

Memory Care apartments now available in Personal Care!

Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village offers some of the largest one bedroom memory care apartments in the surrounding area. Now is a great time to make the move while apartments are still available.

Listen to The Caregivers Corner podcast to learn more about memory care options within personal care and the differences between assisted living residences and personal care.

We'll Waive $5,000 off the Entrance Fee

Reserve a Personal Care apartment by January 30, 2026, and we’ll waive $5,000 off the $10,000 entrance fee.

To learn more or schedule a private tour, contact the Welcome Center at: 717.971.1893

*Contact the Welcome Center for discounts available to existing Residential Living residents.

Live life on your terms with personalized care and empowered living.

Licensed as Personal Care, Enhanced Living at Messiah Village provides the freedom to live life how you choose, enhanced by extra support where you need it the most. Personal care services may include meal preparation, medication assistance, grooming & hygiene, housekeeping, shopping and more.

When might someone need personal care?

If you or your loved one is showing any of these signs, it may be time to look into personal care services.

If additional personal care and support is needed, the initial assessment helps to determine a unique care plan based on a tiered scoring system. These additional tiers, licensed as Personal Care, include Basic Services plus:

Reassessments are done at scheduled intervals or on an as-needed basis to match the changing needs of residents to ensure they are receiving the right amount of care and attention they require.

Personal Support

Includes all services and amenities listed above, plus

Health Support

Includes all services and amenities listed above, plus

Memory Support

Includes all services and amenities listed above, plus

Floor Plans

Enhanced Living residents live in the well-appointed Nittany, Laurel or Hopewell neighborhoods. Offering private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences centered near inviting and beautifully-decorated gathering areas. All personsal care residences are located in the Village Center, which is home to the library, salon, art studio, chapel, shopping, dining, and more. Explore the private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences available in Enhanced Living.

Respite Care

Our Respite Program is a great option for caregivers in need of a break. Respite care offers prearranged short-term care ranging from a 14 to 30-day stay at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village. Respite provides private living accommodations equipped with a 24-hour emergency call system, three chef-prepared meals a day, assistance with activities of daily living, medication monitoring and administration, laundry, and housekeeping services.

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Help with Choosing the Right Personal Care Home with guest Robyn Wertz

Choosing the right personal care home or assisted living can be challenging. Listen in as special guest Robyn Wertz, Director of Admissions at Messiah Village, talks about overcoming some of those challenges. We also clarify some common misconceptions about personal care and assisted living, discuss the importance of planning ahead, and more.

Questions? Want to schedule a tour?

Our team would be more than happy to discuss Personal Care services with you, or provide a tour of our campus.

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Linda & Winnie Worman

Mother and daughter who live at Messiah Village | Winnie lives in Enhanced Living

Messiah Lifeways has given my mom a sense of belonging, opportunities to volunteer and build new friendships, and overall, a full life. Here, you have the comfort and security in knowing that the people around you care and will care for you in whatever way you may need as the years go on.”

Apply today for Personal Care Services

If you would like to apply for Enhanced Living, print out the application from the link below. You can submit your application via fax, email, mail or drop off to the Welcome Center in person. There is no fee for submitting an application.

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