Cottages Timeless Style, Modern Amenities

Ready to move on from all the upkeep, but not from having your own home? Our retirement cottages in Lancaster, PA are the perfect maintenance-free option, featuring full kitchens, private yards, and spacious garages, fully equipped and newly renovated for each resident. You will have room to host family, pursue your hobbies, and enjoy your days without the chores that used to come with them.

All Cottages Offer: 

  • 600–2,000 square feet
  • Single-car garage
  • All home maintenance provided
  • Lawn care and snow removal included
  • Pet-friendly policy
  • Access to all campus amenities
  • Optional meal plan
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Campus Life
at Calvary Homes

This is where independent living in Lancaster, PA becomes something more than an address. As a resident of our 55+ community in Lancaster, PA, your days are yours to fill however you choose. You set the pace, and the community keeps up with you.

Residents enjoy a full calendar every week, including:

  • Daily Christian devotions and weekly church services
  • Arts and crafts, games, and social gatherings
  • Music and theatrical performances
  • Indoor pickleball courts
  • Fitness and recreation programs
  • Community dining experiences
  • A thrift store located right on campus

This is active retirement done right. Calvary Homes is part of Tandem Living, and as a Christ-centered, faith-based senior living community, faith here is lived through fellowship, worship, and genuine care for one another. If you have been looking for a Christian retirement community where your values feel like the norm, you will feel right at home.

Not sure which style of home fits you best? Come tour both!

Both options are worth a closer look. Whether you are drawn to the space and privacy of a cottage or the connected convenience of an apartment, our team is happy to walk you through everything and answer every question you have.

Location, Location, Location Is Right.

Calvary Homes is located at 502 Elizabeth Drive in Lancaster, PA 17601, surrounded by some of the best Lancaster County has to offer. Head downtown for art, culture, and dining, or take a drive into the countryside for a hike or fresh produce from a local farm stand. Choosing senior living in Lancaster, PA, means your doctors, your church, and your family all stay within easy reach.

  • Lancaster Central Market (the country’s oldest)
  • Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
  • Park City
  • Dozens of restaurants and local shops
  • Downtown Lancaster
  • Train station
  • Tanger Outlets
  • Sight and Sound, American Music Theatre, and the Fulton
  • Hersheypark
  • Philadelphia
  • Baltimore
  • Washington, D.C.
  • New York City
  • Six international airports
  • World-class museums

Continuing Care Comprehensive Care. Complete Peace of Mind.

If your needs ever change, you have a clear and trusted path forward through Trillium Place, our award-winning continuing care campus located just three miles away. That means you can build your retirement lifestyle at Calvary Homes with full confidence, knowing that the option is there for you and your family if and when you need it.

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Ready to See What Life Looks Like Here?

Independent senior living in Lancaster, PA, at Calvary Homes is about more than finding a new address. It is about choosing a community where you belong, where your faith is shared, and where every day holds something worth looking forward to.

You have earned this. Make it count. Call us anytime or reach out online to request more information. Our team is glad to answer your questions and help you find your next home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a new home is a big decision, and it is natural to have questions. Here are straightforward answers to some of the things people ask us most often about life at Calvary Homes.

You can choose from private cottages or apartment-style homes. Both offer maintenance-free living within our independent senior living community, with full access to campus amenities right outside your door.
Calvary Homes is a Christ-centered community rooted in Mennonite retirement community values of service, care, and faith. That faith shows up in daily devotions, weekly worship, and the way neighbors genuinely care for one another. It is not about pressure or obligation. It is simply who we are.
Residents enjoy a full calendar every week, including indoor pickleball, fitness programs, arts and crafts, music, dining events, and a variety of social activities. There is always something to look forward to, and you are always free to take it at your own pace.
Yes. Calvary Homes is built specifically for independent senior living, and the entire campus is designed to support your independence and keep you active for as long as you choose.
If you ever need a higher level of support, Trillium Place, the continuing care campus within the Tandem Living family, is located just three miles away. You can make Calvary Homes your home with full confidence knowing that a trusted option is there if you need it.