The Premier Christian Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA
There is a reason we are not called Calvary Residences or Calvary Estates. This place feels like home, with a warm, welcoming culture rooted in faith and friendship. And while we offer a range of amenities and activities, what residents appreciate most is the sense of community they find here.
As a Christian retirement community in Lancaster, PA, we have been welcoming seniors since 1963. Today, more than 370 residents are living fully, staying connected, and filling their days with purpose on a campus designed around faith, independence, and belonging.
You have plans. Slowing down is not one of them.
Life at a Faith-Based Retirement Community
At a faith-based retirement community, faith is not something you schedule around. It is part of how each day begins and ends.
At Calvary Homes, your spiritual life takes center stage. Daily Christian devotions, weekly church services, and a campus full of neighbors who share your beliefs give every day a deeper sense of grounding and meaning. This is Christian senior living built around what matters most to you.
Cottages Who’d have thought downsizing could be such an upgrade?
Your home should feel like yours. Our retirement cottages offer the space, privacy, and comfort of independent residential living without the upkeep and responsibilities of owning a larger property.
If you value your own front door, a little more room to breathe, and the freedom to live at your own pace, our cottages are worth a closer look.
Apartments Dining, entertainment, and fellowship are all just steps away.
For those who want to be right in the heart of things, our apartment-style homes put community, convenience, and connection within easy reach. Meals, programs, and friendly neighbors are just down the hall.
Campus life here is as full or as quiet as you want it to be. Your days can include:
- Daily Christian devotions and weekly church services
- Arts and crafts, games, and social gatherings
- Music and theatrical performances
- Fitness and recreation activities
- Indoor pickleball courts
- Community dining experiences
- A thrift store located right on campus
This is active retirement on your terms. You set the pace, and there is always something to look forward to.
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Our story began in 1962.
Calvary Homes has supported residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being since our earliest days as a not-for-profit organization. Even as our campus has grown to 38 acres, we have kept the atmosphere of togetherness and shared values that have always defined this place.
Today, Calvary Homes is part of Tandem Living, a Christ-centered organization whose mission is to help residents pursue their passions, deepen their relationships, prioritize their wellness, and live fully at every age. As a senior living community rooted in that same mission, what we do here is not just about taking on everyday responsibilities like mowing the lawn or shoveling snow. It is about helping you fill your life with more of what makes life worth living.
Our Mission: The Christ-centered mission of Calvary Homes is to enrich the lives of residents, staff, and the community.
Finding a Lancaster, PA Retirement Community Close to Home
Location matters. Staying close to your doctors, your church, and the people you love is important, and choosing a Lancaster, PA, retirement community means you do not have to go far to start something great.
Calvary Homes sits in the heart of Lancaster County, close to everything that matters to you. Whether you are exploring faith-based senior living for yourself or helping someone you care about find the right fit, this community tends to feel familiar from the very first day.
Many residents also tell us that making this move was one of the most generous things they ever did, not just for themselves but for their families as well. Knowing the people you love are connected, cared for, and close by gives everyone peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
You probably have questions. Most people do, and that is a good thing. Here are the ones we hear most often.
Every day at a Christian senior community like Calvary Homes looks a little different, and that is by design. Whether you want a full calendar of campus life and activities or something quieter and more personal, retirement living here supports whatever pace feels right for you.
Calvary Homes focuses exclusively on independent living in Lancaster, PA. If your needs ever change, the Tandem Living partner campus provides continuing care through Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation services. You will not face that transition alone.
Not at all. Your home is yours, and your schedule is yours. Life at a Christian retirement community like Calvary Homes is designed to give you more freedom, not less.
You will fit right in. The residents here are travelers, volunteers, fitness enthusiasts, and community leaders who see Calvary Homes as their home base for active retirement, not a place to slow down.
Most residents say they wish they had moved sooner. The best time to explore faith-based senior living is while you are healthy, active, and ready to enjoy everything it has to offer on your own terms.