SmartLife Is Just as Strong Outside Lancaster County
When Jay and Jo Ann Jackson of York, Pennsylvania, enrolled in SmartLife VIA Willow Valley in early 2020, they became pioneers — among the first Members outside of Lancaster County to embrace the innovative Continuing Care at Home model. Five years later, they’re more confident than ever that they made the right choice.
“We signed up just as COVID was beginning,” remembers Jo Ann, “and we are so glad we did. We have the reassurance of at-home care if we should ever need it — SmartLife Team Members check in with us regularly. Plus, we have the on-campus benefits of programs and activities as part of the Willow Valley community.”
That same reassurance is what many prospective Members in Lebanon, Dauphin, Chester, and York Counties need to hear. The truth is, SmartLife is built for them, too. While Willow Valley Communities’ campus may be in Lancaster, the reach and the commitment of the SmartLife program stretches far beyond.
A Comprehensive Plan, Wherever You Call Home
SmartLife VIA Willow Valley is more than a service — it’s a promise. Whether you’re in Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, Chester, or York Counties, you’re entitled to the same core benefits that define the program:
- A Trusted Continuing Care at Home Program: Members receive the support and structure of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) without ever leaving their homes. This model, backed by the long-standing reputation of Willow Valley Communities, provides personalized care, proactive planning, and future security.
- Dedicated Lifecare Coordination: Every Member, regardless of county, is paired with a Lifecare Coordinator who arranges services from home care to skilled nursing and memory support. This coordination becomes vital when health changes occur suddenly. It also provides much needed peace of mind for family members — no matter how far they live.
- Asset Protection: The high cost of long-term care can quickly deplete retirement savings. With SmartLife, Members outside Lancaster County benefit from the same financial safeguards as those living closer to campus.
- Independence and Aging in Place: SmartLife empowers seniors to remain at home safely and comfortably for as long as possible. That goal is universal — and fully supported, whether you’re in Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, or York County.
- Nationwide Portability: Should Members choose to relocate — say, to be closer to adult children or a new retirement destination — SmartLife can arrange similar services anywhere in the continental U.S., ensuring continuity of care and uninterrupted benefits.
The Willow Valley Connection
Living outside Lancaster County doesn’t mean missing out on the vibrancy and energy of Willow Valley Communities. In fact, Members from other counties are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the community’s 80,000-square-foot Cultural Center and 30,000-square-foot Clubhouse, as well as:
- Dining experiences
- Educational and cultural programming
- Live theater and music events
- Fitness classes, bowling, swimming, and more
You’re Not Out of Reach. You’re Within SmartLife.
The heart of SmartLife’s mission is proactive, personalized care — delivered with compassion and precision. Whether you live in Chester, Lebanon, Dauphin, or York County, you’re fully within the SmartLife service area, and you’re fully covered.
As Jay Jackson puts it, “Life happens in sudden jolts.
Out-of-pocket care can be frighteningly expensive if a
disability hits unexpectedly. SmartLife is a good choice with reassuring options going forward.”
So, if you’re considering SmartLife and live beyond
Lancaster, don’t hesitate. You’re not falling through thecracks. You’re falling into the care of a team that’s ready to support you — right where you are.
For more information about SmartLife VIA Willow
Valley and its services outside Lancaster County, visit
SmartLife.org or call 717.299.5673.
