Landis Homes

03/11/2026

David and Betty Thompson, residents of Landis Homes, have shared more than 50 years of marriage shaped by faith, devotion, and music. When David was diagnosed with dementia, music became a powerful way to honor memories and express enduring love. Their story reflects how meaningful moments can continue to resonate, even as life changes.
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03/10/2026

Did you know? Landis Homes residents have a long history of responding generously to global needs. In 2010, following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, residents organized a special offering that raised more than $18,000 to support international relief efforts — a powerful example of compassion in action.

03/09/2026

Signs of spring are popping up over campus!

03/06/2026

Residents enjoyed a special visit this week from Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation and had the opportunity to meet their animal ambassadors. It was a fun and educational experience!

03/04/2026

We are currently renovating the East Bethany Chapel, the original chapel on our campus. Today the Pastoral Services team, joined by several residents are writing "Foundational Verses" on the floor before the carpet is added. This will serve as an enduring reminder of the faith expressed in the lives of residents and the team members who serve them.

03/04/2026

Landis Homes warmly invites community members to join us for Brain Awareness Day, Monday, March 16, 2026. It will be a welcoming, curiosity-filled day focused on learning about the brain, brain health, and how we can support one another as brains change.
Stop by a mid-morning interactive community expo, enjoy lunch on campus, and return for an afternoon of movement and engaging, bite-sized talks exploring dementia awareness, music and the brain, art, faith, dining, and design.
Event Schedule:
10:00–11:00 a.m. | Community Expo – Westview Community Room
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch Intermission (optional dining on campus)
1:00–3:00 p.m. | Movement for the Moment – East Bethany Chapel
1:00–4:00 p.m. | Brain Health Talks – West Bethany Chapel
This event is open to anyone interested in brain health, dementia awareness, and building more dementia-friendly communities.
Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brain-awareness-day-tickets-1982227717463

03/03/2026

Today we celebrate Caregiver Appreciation Day by honoring the compassion, strength, and dedication of caregivers who give their time and hearts to support and uplift others every single day.

03/02/2026

We are glad for the longstanding partnership with Lancaster Conservancy. This article shares information about invasives. Did you know resident members of the Friends of the Woods and Wetlands here at Landis Homes pay careful attention to removing invasives? They remove loosestrife, thistles, and red cedars. https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/news/natures-least-wanted-invasive-species-threatening-our-landscape/. You can read more about Landis Homes commitment to being good stewards of the land here. https://www.landishomes.org/environmental-stewardship/

These five invasive species are threatening our South Central Pennsylvania landscape today, according to Lancaster Conservancy's forester.

02/26/2026

After Chuck’s wife, Lourene, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, their shared goal was simple: to stay together for as long as possible. Their story highlights how Landis Homes, alongside Landis at Home, came around them with coordinated, compassionate support—helping Chuck care for Lourene with dignity, love, and continuity every step of the way.
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02/24/2026

Signs of spring, small but mighty!
Photo by Ron Geib

02/20/2026

Today, leaders from Landis Homes Healthcare gathered to celebrate recent national honors. Landis Homes has earned reaccreditation from CARF International and continues to receive recognition from Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report and Becker's Hospital Review. We see these affirmations as a reflection of the compassionate, high-quality care our team provides each day. Thank you to these dedicated leaders and to all our team members, who serve residents so faithfully.

02/20/2026

Katie Stalter, a Home Care Aide with Landis at Home, and Norman Shenk, one of her clients, share a relationship built on trust, respect, and companionship. From cooking together to enjoying games and conversation, their story reflects how personalized care supports independence while enriching daily life.
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