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Luther Acres, a Luthercare community, is excited to announce its upcoming Book Fest, a celebration of literature, community, and lifelong learning. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, and will be open to residents of the retirement community and the general public. The Luther Acres Book Fest will feature more than 20 authors... Click to read the full story
Shelley Weikel began her career in long-term care over 30 years ago as a social director. Since then, she’s served as a community life director, associate executive director, and assisted living manager—constantly meeting needs, learning new skills, and supporting residents at every turn. Since June 2024, Shelley has been serving as the Community Life Coordinator... Click to read the full story
Luthercare, a leading provider of senior living communities, services and programs in southcentral Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 High School Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to provide financial support to aspiring nurses and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals. A total of $25,000 in scholarships will be awarded to high... Click to read the full story
St. John’s Herr Estate, a Luthercare community in Columbia, is resuming an enriching and educational program for older adults that is open to the greater community. This initiative, titled OWLs (Older Wiser Learners), features a unique opportunity for older adults to continue their intellectual growth with opportunities to hear from and engage with guest speakers... Click to read the full story
Joanne and Ricky Ressler’s story is one of hard work, community involvement, and passion for exploration. Their journey took them from the town of Ephrata, to traveling the world, and eventually finding a vibrant and active lifestyle at Luther Acres – A Luthercare Community. After working for years as a machinist and tool and die... Click to read the full story
Experiences Newsletters
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COVID-19 Pandemic Video –
The Effect of the Pandemic on Luther Acres Campus, Residents & Staff
As we moved forward in our journey through the pandemic, we felt it was important to share what we faced during the outbreak at Luther Acres Healthcare Center, the impact it has had, and where we go from here.
This is video dedicated to our Luthercare residents who went above and beyond in supporting our team members during the pandemic, and to the residents who have passed during this time. And, to our frontline team, our healthcare heroes who have selflessly served our residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
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