Peter Becker Community, located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit senior living community that provides a continuum of care options, including independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services. The campus encompasses 100 acres and features amenities such as walking trails, gardens, and ongoing facility enhancements, including new independent living apartments as part of a multi-million dollar expansion initiated in 2022. Established with a commitment to person-centered care, the community also maintains ties with the Church of the Brethren. Peter Becker Community is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated in Medicare since July 1, 1984.
Care and medical support at Peter Becker Community are structured to meet a wide range of resident needs. The facility accommodates up to 66 occupants and provides access to licensed nurses, as well as specialized services such as barber and beauty salon, vision care, hearing care, podiatry, dental care, and incontinence management. Residents requiring assistance with activities of daily living—including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting—can receive individualized support. Additional clinical offerings include ambulatory care, diabetes care, and ongoing medical oversight. Peter Becker Community also offers resident and family counseling services, as well as enrichment activities such as yoga, and provides community life programming with entertainment, clubs, and support funds for those residents in need.
Feedback from residents and families reflects consistent appreciation for the facility's physical environment and amenities, describing the community as well maintained and welcoming. Many commend the staff—including caregivers and kitchen teams—who are frequently characterized as friendly and caring, especially in focused programs like memory care. However, some reviews report challenges such as understaffing, delayed response to resident needs, inconsistent medical supervision, communication gaps between families and administration, and occasional concerns over discharge processes and staff conduct. While the community is noted for strong person-centered values and a wide array of both care options and lifestyle activities, the consistency of care delivery and administrative responsiveness have been identified as areas of ongoing attention.
Costs at this community start at $1,295 and range up to $10,646. The average price in the community is $5,970, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,316. The cost of continuing care retirement communities in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
