Certified nurse aides (CNAs), often called certified nursing assistants, work under the supervision of a licensed nurse. These positions are a vital part of the healthcare team here at United Zion Retirement Community, as CNAs have significant resident contact as they work to keep residents happy,…
Read More
#1 Place to Retire in the US – it’s not just our retirees claiming Lancaster County as a fantastic place to retire to. U.S. News & World Report ranked Lancaster #1 in its 2019 list of Best Places to Retire in the United States. Housing affordability, overall happiness of residents, quality…
Read More
Regular exercise improves mood; helps prevents chronic diseases; boosts immune function; aids long-term cognitive function; protects against bone loss; decreases pain; maintains strength and range of motion, and reduces the risk of injury. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate endurance activity…
Read More
Why Consider a Healthcare Center using the Neighborhood Model United Zion Retirement Community has over 110 years of serving the Lititz community with caring and compassion with a focus on providing personalized care and strengthening a resident's independence. We are often asked why did United…
Read More
We are thrilled to announce the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), Ellen Haupt, has rejoined the team. Haupt was the Director of Nursing at United Zion several years ago. In the interim, she has served as an NHA at various nursing homes including Luther Acres, Frey Village and St Anne’s. Most recently,…
Read More
United Zion Retirement Community is celebrating the opening of its latest expansion. The not-for-profit continuing care retirement community has not only added 10 new independent living apartments but, also, enlarged its healthcare center for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The 10 new…
Read More
United Zion Retirement Community is excited to bring on Sue Verdegem as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2018. Verdegem comes to United Zion Retirement Community with over three decades of experience in the non-profit, faith-based, senior-living sector. She previously served as…
Read More
In a recent blog article, you encountered 4 questions designed to put you on the path to your perfect third age (or “retirement”) lifestyle. Here’s another helpful approach especially for the more visual, artistic, and right-brained among us. What to Keep in Mind Keep in mind (1) what you…
Read More
You survived your growing up years, you navigated career and household responsibilities, and you’re perched on the edge of your Third Age – recently called “retirement” but now more likely to be a time of full engagement. You’re considering a future that may offer: flexibility, financial freedom…
Read More
During a May 4 groundbreaking, United Zion Retirement Community announced plans for a $9+ million expansion on its 11 acre campus in Lititz. Executive Director, Philip Burkholder, spoke of the organization exercising its wings while staying grounded in its mission of more than a century of Christian…
Read More
