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That warm, welcoming environment which defines Pine Run Retirement Community is just one of the many unique aspects that separates it from other retirement communities.

For the Wheatons and their fellow Villagers, the relaxed, engaging, and peaceful environment of Pine Run makes it not only comfortable but also a home where they feel safe and genuinely cared for, especially during challenging times.

“The administration and Associates are very good,” said Harry Wheaton. “They have absolutely stepped up in this crisis,” referring to the ongoing pandemic of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “There’s a lot of comfort in knowing that,” he added.

The Intelligencer reported on Pine Run Retirement Community’s “Spread Some Sunshine” campaign, which encourages children and the young at heart to help brighten the day of Residents and Villagers while visitation is restricted.

It is easy to see why artists and other creative souls are drawn to Pine Run’s lovely 43-acre setting on Ferry Road in Doylestown Township. Long green vistas surround charming apartments and cottages tucked into cluster neighborhoods, where paved walking paths connect explorers to water’s edge.

“Our Villagers often express that they feel a deep connection to nature here,” says Executive Director Maria Santangelo. “Whether you’re a birdwatcher, a dog walker, or simply seeking solitude, our beautiful landscape can inspire creativity.”

Gorski Engineering of Collegeville, PA, received the Excellence in Construction Merit Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter for Pine Run’s “Hub” project. Gorski entered the project in the “Institutional Over $10 Million” category.

The Pine Run Community Center was featured in Suburban Life‘s November issue. Widely recognized for its success in enhancing the lives of its residents, Doylestown’s Pine Run Retirement Community has recently broadened its facilities to ensure that every senior has the ability to live his or her healthiest life.

The grand opening of the Pine Run Retirement Community Center was featured in the Bucks County Herald. More than 350 of the Doylestown Township retirement community’s villagers attended the grand opening on Oct. 2, marked by comments from a variety of speakers including Executive Director Maria Santangelo, who had each contributed to making the highly anticipated center a reality.

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Pine Run Retirement Community was voted The Best Of Bucks 2019 by readers of The Intelligencer newspaper. Pine Run received more votes than Ann’s Choice, Peter Becker Community, and Wesley Enhanced Living in Doylestown. More than 147,000 votes were cast in the early summer via online ballots. The contest results were tabulated by an independent accounting firm and announced at an award ceremony held at the Fuge in Warminster on September 12.

The following remarks were made by Executive Director Maria Santangelo at the Pine Run Community Center grand opening that took place on October 2, 2019:

Welcome, everyone! And thank you for celebrating our new Community Center with us!

On behalf of the Senior Leadership Team, our thanks to our leader, Jim Brexler, for his support and encouragement from the beginning to the end of this project. He knew that this building would be the heart and soul of Pine Run. The Doylestown Health One Vision encompasses the entire Health System. This investment in our future will sustain Pine Run – and Doylestown Health – for years to come.

LVB.com reported on the recent hire of Darren Fox as Pine Run Retirement Community’s Nursing Home Administrator. Darren was brought on to ensure high-quality resident care and skilled nursing care.

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[Originally published in Dialogue magazine, Doylestown Health, Fall 2019] Whether you’re planning a business meeting or family celebration, Pine Run offers expert catering in a beautiful, convenient location with brand-new venues and an experienced team to coordinate your event. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, contact Dave Fogel at 215-340-5188 or dfogel@pinerun.org.