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Pickering Manor a CCRC in Newtown, PA

Pickering Manor a CCRC is an assisted living community in Newtown, PA.

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Pickering Manor a CCRC in Newtown, PA

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  • Interior

    A long, well-lit hospital corridor with handrails along the walls.

  • Outdoors

    A garden pathway lined with vibrant purple and white flowers leading to a house.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and built-in shelves.

  • Living Room

    A modern open concept living space featuring a cozy living room, dining area, and kitchen with hardwood floors and elegant decor.

  • Building

    A modern building entrance with a large canopy and landscaped surroundings.

  • Dining

    Two elderly women enjoying a meal and conversing at a table.

  • Landscaping

    A well-manicured garden patio with tables and blue umbrellas providing shade along a winding pathway.

  • Kitchen

    A group of chefs in white uniforms and hats are preparing food in a professional kitchen.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious lobby area with comfortable seating and indoor plants.

  • Outdoor

    A group of seniors enjoying an outdoor teatime gathering.

  • Brick Exterior

    A suburban house with a brick and white exterior under a cloudy sky.

226 N Lincoln Ave, Newtown, PA 18940

To contact a resident: (215) 968-3878

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Pickering Manor a CCRC Costs & Pricing

At Pickering Manor, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), the monthly costs for accommodations are notably competitive when compared to both Bucks County and the broader state of Pennsylvania. For instance, a one-bedroom unit at Pickering Manor is priced at $1,180, significantly lower than the county average of $4,397 and the state average of $4,006. Similarly, the two-bedroom options are affordably set at $1,305, which again stands in stark contrast to the local rate of $4,875 and the state figure of $4,242. Even for studio apartments, priced at $4,100 at Pickering Manor, residents find themselves paying less than what is generally charged in Bucks County ($4,593) while remaining higher than Pennsylvania's average of $3,737. These figures illustrate that Pickering Manor offers an economical alternative within a high-cost area while ensuring residents receive quality care and amenities tailored to their needs.

Floor plansPickering Manor a CCRCBucks CountyPennsylvania
1 Bedroom$1,180$4,397$4,006
2 Bedrooms$1,305$4,875$4,242
Studio$4,100$4,593$3,737

Overall Review of Pickering Manor a CCRC

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff care is consistently praised

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are attentive, professional, and genuinely caring.

Many reviews emphasize compassion and professionalism during rehab, skilled nursing, and memory care, with families saying they felt their loved ones were treated with respect and dignity. Several reviewers also mention that multiple departments were personable and responsive, from nurses and CNAs to therapy and housekeeping. A few reviews are more critical about particular communication, but even those still focus on staff interactions and follow-through.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food is more than institutional

Meal service stands out for being accommodated, chef-led, and described as more like fine dining.

Food comes up often, with residents and families describing meals they enjoyed and staff who accommodated needs without hesitation. Multiple reviewers also compare the meal experience to restaurant-style dining rather than a typical medical setting. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service, with meal options geared to several dietary restrictions mentioned by families.

  • Two elderly women enjoying a meal and conversing at a table.
  • A modern open concept living space featuring a cozy living room, dining area, and kitchen with hardwood floors and elegant decor.
common 7 reviews mention this

Cleaning and upkeep receive support

Several reviewers describe the facility as very clean and well maintained.

Cleanliness is a recurring positive, with families calling out that rooms and common spaces looked spotless and that the facility had no noticeable odors. A review that was more mixed still points to a need for additional cleaning, which suggests upkeep matters to residents and families even when opinions vary.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities and social time feel built in

Residents appear to have regular opportunities for activities and social engagement.

Reviews describe a steady rhythm of activities, with families mentioning socialization, scheduled engagement, and entertainment coming through during stays. Some reviewers also highlight day-to-day planning through therapists and activity staff as part of rehab and recovery. The community offers a broad calendar that includes community-sponsored activities, classes, live performances, and outings.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Costs feel steep for families

Families sometimes describe the day-to-day costs as a strain.

While many reviews are strongly positive about care and services, a few mention pricing pressure—especially when planning for long-term support. One reviewer specifically calls out the monthly cost as expensive, and another notes limitations around the number of dinners included with their fee. Pricing varies by housing type, and the listing shows rates that are far below county and state benchmarks across unit sizes.

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Features

Housing

  • 25 resident community capacity 25 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)
  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Trenton-Mercer County (7 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (7 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Renal Renal
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Newtown, Pennsylvania offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. There are multiple pharmacies within close proximity, making it easy to access necessary medications. Additionally, there are various places of worship nearby for spiritual fulfillment. A variety of restaurants cater to different tastes, while physicians and hospitals provide healthcare services within a reasonable distance. Parks offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation, and cafes provide a cozy space for socializing. For entertainment, theaters are just a short drive away. Transportation options such as airports and train stations make it easy to travel if needed. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded and accessible environment for seniors to enjoy their retirement years.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (0.4 miles)
  • New Beginnings Church (8.2 miles)
  • Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church (8.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar (4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.4 miles)
  • Erini Restaurant (5 miles)
  • Blooming Grove Inn (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • CHOP Primary Care (1.1 miles)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centers (1.2 miles)
  • Wrightstown Family Medicine (4.1 miles)
  • Wrightstown Family Medicine (4.1 miles)
  • Wilson Dermatology & Skin Care (4.3 miles)
  • Delaware Valley Family Eye Care (6.9 miles)
  • Stoltz and Hahn Family Practice (7 miles)

Parks

  • Tyler State Park (1.1 miles)
  • Delaware River Canal Tow Path (4.9 miles)
  • Washington Crossing Historic Park (5.3 miles)
  • Cadwalader Park (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary Rehab Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Frankford Hospital-Bucks County (4.9 miles)
  • Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • Mercer Family Health Center (8.2 miles)
  • Capital Health Medical Center (9 miles)
  • Hunterdon Medical Center-Lambertville Rescue Squad (9.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)
  • Union Coffee (9.2 miles)
  • Chive Cafe (9.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Neshaminy 24 (6.6 miles)
  • Regal Warrington Crossing Screenx, 4Dx, Imax & RPX (11.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (6.7 miles)
  • Septa Warminster Train Stn (8.7 miles)
  • Trenton Transit Center (9.4 miles)

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