You Belong Here
New residents and visitors regularly comment on the warmth and friendliness they feel as soon as they step onto the campus of United Zion Retirement Community in Lancaster County, PA. Long-time community members smile knowingly and reply, “That’s just who we are! You’re welcome here.”
Jean, who enjoys a beautiful senior independent living apartment with a patio that opens onto a tucked-away courtyard, remembers her early days living here after a move from out of state: “As I walked [around], everyone spoke to me, even strangers. I felt like I wasn’t a new somebody but an old friend. In a short time, this helped me to feel like I really belonged.”
Lifestyle
At United Zion Retirement Community, you’ll find the amenities and services that matter most—making us much more than a traditional retirement community. Here, independent living means having the freedom to fill each day exactly the way you choose.
Stay active in our brand-new Fitness Center, added in 2025, or enjoy a peaceful walk around our beautiful campus. Join the community chorus, participate in a Bible study group, or explore your creative side with crafts and puzzles in our inviting common spaces. Spend time in the game room, challenge friends to a round of shuffleboard, or enjoy a friendly game of pool.
Our robust activity schedule offers something for everyone, from resident-initiated socials to community-wide events that bring neighbors together. With scheduled group transportation available, it’s easy to stay connected both on and off campus.
Every day at United Zion is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, stay engaged, and enjoy vibrant, independent living in a warm and welcoming community.
Spirituality
Drawing from the rich United Zion Church heritage of the founding family, United Zion culture embodies Anabaptist values such as living out one’s faith in practical ways, choosing to be honest and caring genuinely. Whether or not faith is a key part of your identity, you are welcome to join in a Christian retirement community that recognizes each person as important. With daily chapel services and an active chaplaincy ministry, your faith can grow.
About Us
Food
Enjoy delicious dining whenever the craving strikes! Our full-service, on-campus restaurant is open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, offering a welcoming space to relax, connect with friends, or grab a meal to go. Our reasonably priced menu features beloved Lancaster County favorites alongside internationally inspired dishes—there’s something to satisfy every taste.
Looking for something quick and convenient? Stop by Café 501, where you’ll find locally roasted Bodega coffee, fresh soups, made-to-order sandwiches, crisp salads, and a variety of grab-and-go meals—perfect for busy days on the move.
Why Lancaster County, PA?
For 2024, U.S. News & World Report rated Lancaster the #3 Best Place to Retire in the country.
In addition to the peaceful farmlands, there’s plenty of shopping and entertaining activities. Lancaster is conveniently located only 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and Baltimore. And with Harrisburg International Airport only 40 minutes away, it’s convenient for loved ones to visit, and for you to enjoy a day trip to first-rate cities.
Lancaster County is home to:
- Low retiree taxes
- Lititz (where we’re located) won the title of “coolest small town in America”
- Museums/historical sites
- Endless cultural events (art shows, music events and more)
- World-class medical facilities
- Live Broadway-style theaters, including Sight & Sound
- Many churches
- Roughly 10 covered bridges
- Farmers markets (including Central Market, which is the oldest continuously running farmers market in the country)
- Amish sightseeing
- Antique and quilt shops
- Within a 3-hour drive to:
- The beach & Chesapeake Bay
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Baltimore
- Washington D.C.
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