The Orchards at Marsh Run

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The Orchards at Marsh Run - Senior Life Community

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105 Marsh Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
245-9911 or toll free 1-866-407-9911


Just minutes away from historic downtown Carlisle there is an idyllic expanse of 316 acres of gently rolling hills and lush farmland. Soon this site will become the home of The Orchards at Marsh Run, a unique, independent living community designed for senior whose passion is to be abundantly productive throughout their pre-retirement and retirement years. Some of our outstanding features are:

- Craftsman Style cottages and apartments
- Meandering walking paths through working orchards
- Combining nature and town
- Vibrant Carlisle lifestyle
- Convenient to shopping, historical sites and entertainment
- A setting to retire "to" life not "away" from it

With an outstanding reputation for caring, the Church of God Home has served the senior adult community in Carlisle since 1948. Plans have been formulated for a new community, The Orchards at Marsh Run, under the sponsorship of the Church of God Home, to be built on 316 acres outside of Carlisle. The beautiful farmland and rich growing area will soon grow a new community for senior adults 62 year of age and older. Beautiful Craftsman style cottages and apartments have been designed for the country setting just outside of town. The "retire to life not away from it" philosophy is sure to promote a connection to the Carlisle area and it's broad offering of arts, entertainment, history, retail establishments and lifelong learning.


RESIDENTIAL AMENITIES AND SERVICES

Your new home at The Orchards at Marsh Run will include:

- Distinctive Craftsman-style architecture that has great attention to detail
- A complete package of major appliances, including: refrigerator, stove and oven, washer and dryer, microwave
- Conveniently located telephone and cable TV outlets
- Electrical outlets located for easy access
- Beautifully landscaped areas around your home
- Large windows for light and views
- Balconies or patios in all apartments
- Covered front porches on all the cottages
- Large walk-in closets
- The opportunity to customize your home with a wide range of additional features including: a fireplace, 2-car garage, larger front porch, covered back patio, to name just a few

Your single monthly fee at The Orchards at Marsh Run will also include:

- All utilities except for your personal telephone service
- Trash collection
- Basic cable TV service (including access and connection fees)
- Interior maintenance including maintenance of all supplied appliances
- Exterior maintenance and repair
- Maintenance of grounds, including grass mowing and snow removal
- Property insurance
- Certain activities planned by the community
- Weekly housekeeping for the apartments
- Local scheduled transportation
- Real estate taxes
- Community Amenities

The proposed Community Amenities at The Orchards at Marsh Run will include:

- The Orchards Club House, which will include:
- A well-equipped fitness center with separate men’s and women’s showers, lockers and changing rooms
- Lounge/Meeting/Large screen TV room
- Card room
- Arts and crafts room
- Informal bistro-style dining room [with dining program to be developed]
- Kitchen
- Outdoor patio/terrace

Other features according to residents interests

- Picturesque walking paths
- "Working" orchards
- Community gardens
- Soccer fields that will invite you to come and cheer for your favorite student teams
- Stunning long distance views
- Nearby shopping, entertainment and historical sites
- Nearby access to major roadways
- Priority access to a continuum of care available at the Church of God Home

A unique "Retire-to Life" Passport Program that would create a special link between The Orchards at Marsh Run and the larger community. Among the programs currently envisioned are the following:

- Dining programs which would offer a credit card based "Dine Around" plan at significant discounts for "off-campus dining," plus take-out and delivery service to the community for "on-campus" dining in the Club House
- A special Orchards membership at the local YMCA
- A link to area schools offering life long learning opportunities
- Mentoring programs with the local school system and local businesses enabling The Orchards residents to use their skills to support the community
- Preferred and/or discounted access for The Orchards residents to theaters, concerts, movies and special events of all kinds