MESSIAH LIFEWAYS

By the 1960s, the Paxton Street facility, which could accommodate approximately 120 residents, had become crowded. The fact that the building was unsuited for nursing care, and considering the high cost of renovations required for new fire and building codes, made remodeling the site out of the question. Also, new concepts in care were emerging that led to plans for independent living cottages and expanded recreational programs and activities. After a long and tedious consideration process, the Board chose to build the new facility on a farm south of Mechanicsburg along U.S. Route 15. Ground for the new facility was broken in October 1976. It opened in 1978 under the new name of Messiah Village, and now, Messiah Village has grown into Messiah Lifeways, a community celebrating men and women age 62 and better who seek to live active lives, full of purpose and zest... Messiah Lifeways® is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive network of senior community services and..

Also known as: Messiah Village

Primary location: Mechanicsburg United States