Our values of compassion, justice, hospitality and integrity guide all who work in the name of United Church of Christ Homes. Primarily serving the aged, admission is open to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin or religious creed. There are no admission fees or founders fees, no turning over of property or assets as a requirement for admission. The Lebanon Valley Home, Thornwald Home, Ephrata Manor and Todd Home are all licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and are approved for Medicare and Medicaid and licensed by the Department of Welfare for Personal Care where these services are available. Within walking distance one will find banks, stores, churches, and the Lebanon Valley College with its cultural activities.
Transportation is available to nearby shopping areas, including several modern malls.
Churches of many denominations provide services and programs that are open to our residents. Yet also within the Lebanon Valley are excellent medical facilities, including the Hershey Medical Center, one of the nation's leading research and treatment facilities. The entertainment centers at nearby Hershey and the cultural centers a rustic Mount Gretna, to the south, offer residents and their visitors many opportunities for short trips together. Community festivals and fairs are ongoing.