Willow Valley Communities Press Room
Willow Valley Communities is an award-winning, not-for-profit Life Plan community in Lancaster, PA. Founded in 1984, today it is nationally recognized as a senior living destination for residents from 40 states. Willow Valley Communities’ comprehensive Type-A Lifecare contract provides long-term care, as needed, without an increase to the resident’s monthly service fee. For more information about press releases, interview requests, and photo inquiries contact our team.
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Willow Valley Communities Appoints Lisa Hawthorne (Formerly Lisa Legeer) As New President and CEO
Effective June 9, 2025, Lisa Hawthorne joins Willow Valley Communities as President and CEO. With 28+ years in senior living and healthcare, she brings deep expertise in strategy, development, and innovation to lead the organization’s next chapter.
Newsweek Names Willow Valley Communities #2 Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Nation – #1 in PA and the Eastern U.S.
In a new list from Newsweek that ranks the top 300 continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the United States, Willow Valley Communities has been ranked the #2 CCRC in the nation, and #1 in PA and the eastern U.S.
Willow Valley Communities Marks 40th Anniversary
Willow Valley Communities marked our 40th Anniversary with campus-wide celebrations and an intimate 90-minute interview with founder, Marlin H. Thomas and former CEO, John G. Swanson. Hundreds filled the Cultural Center Theater and hundreds more held watch parties throughout the community.
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Quick Facts
Always refer to us as Willow Valley Communities. We are a 55+ community, not a retirement home, a nursing home, or a facility.
- 2600 residents
- 1600 team members
- 210 acres
Campuses
Willow Valley Communities features three campuses: Manor, Lakes, and our next generation of exquisite residences: Mosaic by Willow Valley Communities, coming soon to vibrant Lancaster City.
Manor Campus: Includes Manor, Manor North, Providence Park, The Vistas, North Garden Apartments.
Lakes Campus: Includes Lakes Manor, Spring Run, Willow Gables, Mid-Rise, Lakes Villas, SouthPointe at Lakes.
Mosaic Campus: A 20-story high-rise coming soon to Lancaster City’s Market District, will feature 146 residences with luxury amenities and will be conveniently located close to arts, museums, shops, live entertainment, and dining.
Supportive Living: Includes Meadow Ridge, The Glen, Lakeside, Cedar Brook at the Glen.
Lifestyle & Care: Willow Valley Communities offers over 100 different residence floor plans to choose from along with resort-style amenities. Willow Valley Communities is an exclusively Lifecare Type A contract community, meaning if an enhanced level of care is ever needed in the future, a resident’s monthly service fee does not increase because of that care. This provides predictable future fees and financial peace of mind for residents, and their families.
