The Birches At Newtown

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  • Floor Plan

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The Birches At Newtown

The Birches At Newtown is an assisted living and memory care community in Newtown, PA.

Information last verified:

70 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940

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

4.4 from 107 reviews
5 stars
78
4 stars
15
3 stars
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2 stars
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The Birches At Newtown Costs & Pricing

The Birches At Newtown offers competitive pricing for its assisted living accommodations when compared to both Bucks County and the broader Pennsylvania state averages. For instance, the semi-private room is priced at $4,995, which is slightly lower than the county average of $5,028 but significantly higher than the state average of $3,542. Similarly, studio apartments at The Birches are available for $5,295, again exceeding Bucks County's average of $4,593 while remaining above Pennsylvania's average of $3,737. The 1-bedroom option stands at $6,595 - substantially above both the county's average of $4,397 and the state's average of $4,006. Overall, while The Birches At Newtown presents a premium in pricing relative to local and state averages across all room types, this may reflect enhanced services or amenities that prospective residents might find valuable.

Floor plansThe Birches At NewtownBucks CountyPennsylvania
Semi-Private$4,995$5,028$3,542
Studio$5,295$4,593$3,737
1 Bedroom$6,595$4,397$4,006

Overall Review of The Birches At Newtown

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

On-site therapy keeps routines going

Residents describe regular on-site therapy and exercise support.

Several residents and families mention that therapy is available on campus, including access to physical therapy resources and programming that focuses on keeping people moving. Reviews also describe exercise being tailored to abilities and delivered as an ongoing routine rather than occasional sessions. A few families specifically point to physical therapy and exercise-related services as a reason their loved one was able to rebuild strength or stay engaged.

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Restaurant-style dining with mixed reports

Dining is offered in restaurant style, with generally positive reviews.

Many reviews highlight the dining experience, including praise for the dining room and choices served in a restaurant-style setup. Some residents also mention that meals were good and that accommodations were possible for dietary needs. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews complains about food quality—describing it as bland, cold, or not matching expectations.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Call bell response can be slow

Some residents and families report slow or inconsistent responses.

While many reviews focus on caring help, multiple reviews also flag problems with response time, including call bell delays. One review describes nighttime and evening staffing as slower to respond, and another criticizes emergency response and communication. Even when families describe overall responsiveness as improving, these accounts suggest there can be variability when help is needed quickly.

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Staff kindness is a consistent theme

Residents and families consistently describe caring, welcoming staff.

Across reviews, staff friendliness and compassion come up repeatedly, including descriptions of warm greetings, helpfulness, and treating residents with dignity. Multiple accounts mention that caregivers take time to address questions and provide reassurance to family members. Even in reviews that express concerns, families often single out specific people as kind and supportive.

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Convenient location for families

Families mention the area convenience when choosing this community.

Some families say they picked the community for its location and that it was convenient for visits. Others also note the community’s setting and accessibility, describing it as easy to reach from home. Nearby options in the area include restaurants and pharmacies, which can matter for family convenience.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

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
  • 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
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • 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
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Newtown, Pennsylvania, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With a variety of dining options such as Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Chick-Fil-A, and J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar nearby, residents have plenty of choices for meals out. The area also boasts several pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy for easy access to medications and health supplies. For outdoor activities, seniors can enjoy the beautiful Tyler State Park and Washington Crossing Historic Park which are both within a short drive. In terms of healthcare services, there are several reputable physicians' offices and hospitals in the vicinity including CHOP Primary Care and St Mary Rehab Hospital. Additionally, transportation options are readily available with Trenton-Mercer Airport and train stations like Septa Warminster Train Station nearby for convenience when traveling. Overall, this area provides a blend of convenience, entertainment, and essential services making it a great choice for senior living in Newtown.

Restaurants

  • Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (0.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.9 miles)
  • J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar (4.4 miles)
  • Erini Restaurant (5.5 miles)
  • Blooming Grove Inn (6.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • Tyler State Park (0.6 miles)
  • Washington Crossing Historic Park (5.5 miles)
  • Delaware River Canal Tow Path (5.5 miles)
  • Cadwalader Park (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (0.7 miles)
  • New Beginnings Church (7.5 miles)
  • Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church (8.3 miles)

Physicians

  • CHOP Primary Care (1.7 miles)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centers (1.8 miles)
  • Wrightstown Family Medicine (3.4 miles)
  • Wrightstown Family Medicine (3.5 miles)
  • Wilson Dermatology & Skin Care (4.8 miles)
  • Stoltz and Hahn Family Practice (6.9 miles)
  • Delaware Valley Family Eye Care (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary Rehab Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Frankford Hospital-Bucks County (5.5 miles)
  • Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (7.3 miles)
  • Mercer Family Health Center (8.8 miles)
  • Capital Health Medical Center (9.4 miles)
  • Hunterdon Medical Center-Lambertville Rescue Squad (9.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Union Coffee (9 miles)
  • Chive Cafe (9.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.5 miles)
  • Nonno's (11 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Neshaminy 24 (6.7 miles)
  • Regal Warrington Crossing Screenx, 4Dx, Imax & RPX (10.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (7.2 miles)
  • Septa Warminster Train Stn (8.2 miles)
  • Trenton Transit Center (10.1 miles)

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