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Active Retirement Community in Media, PA 

Live the Life You Love at Granite Farms Estates

1343 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 Get Directions

A Wooded Delaware County Setting with Philadelphia Within Reach.

Granite Farms Estates pairs a lively retirement experience with an unusually scenic Delaware County setting. The 55-acre campus includes wooded land, open views and places to gather, while Media and Center City Philadelphia keep restaurants, culture and leading medical resources within reach. Enjoy an easy balance of nature outside your door and new possibilities on your calendar.

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Judy Fala Granite Farms Estates resident

"I saw the art room, the craft room, and the woodshop—and I thought, this is it."

Jimmy Rossen Granite Farms Estates resident

"I’m so glad I’m here! Getting rid of the big house, I found both freedom and relief with my new lifestyle."

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Benefits of this Media Retirement Community’s Amenities

A Broader Campus for a Bigger Retirement Life. 

Here, the day can move naturally from a wooded walk to a fitness class, lunch with friends or an evening program. Comfortable residences and maintenance-free services provide the home base; the campus supplies the variety.

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Nature Woven Into the Campus

Thirty of the community's 55 acres are identified as part of the Brandywine Conservancy, creating a distinctive backdrop of mature trees and open land.

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A Clubhouse With Fresh Energy

A renovated clubhouse and café-bistro offer updated places for coffee, conversation, casual meals and community events.

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Aquatics and Fitness Close By

An aquatics center and health club make swimming, exercise and wellness routines convenient throughout the year.

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Dining for Everyday and Occasion

Choose the relaxed rhythm of the café-bistro or gather in the formal restaurant when the moment calls for something more.

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Outdoor Recreation With a View

Landscaped recreation areas invite residents to spend time outside amid the campus's rolling Delaware County scenery.

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Social Spaces at Different Scales

The clubhouse, modern gathering areas and mini clubhouse provide options for large programs, small groups and spontaneous visits.

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Media and Philadelphia Access

Local destinations in Media and the attractions of Center City expand the choices available beyond the campus.

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A Home Without the Chore List

Maintenance, exterior care, groundskeeping and snow removal are all handled for you, freeing you to use your time how you please.

Acts Retirement Sets the Standard in Senior Living

50 + Years
Not-for-profit Excellence
96 %
Resident Satisfaction
A -
Fitch rating
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Walk the Grounds. Meet the Community. Picture Your Day.

A personal visit reveals how the wooded setting, updated social spaces and apartment choices work together. Tour at a comfortable pace and bring every question on your list.

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Floor Plans

From Efficient to Expansive, Every Home Opens to the Campus.

Independent living choices range from one-bedroom residences to three-bedroom layouts, with plans from 574 to 1,778 square feet. Options include great rooms, dens, sunrooms and multiple-bedroom configurations; every apartment has a patio or balcony. LivNow Relocation can help organize the details of moving into the home you select.

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Retirement Community Pricing for Granite Farms Estates in Media, PA

Putting the Residence, Services and Care Plan in One Picture.

Pricing depends on the apartment and contract selected. Looking at the entrance fee, monthly services and future-care provisions together makes it easier to compare real value. Request current figures for the specific floor plans that interest you.

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Senior Health Services in Media, PA

Care Resources Surrounded by a Community That Feels Alive.

Assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation and respite care are available on the Granite Farms Estates campus for residents and eligible nonresidents.

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Assisted Living

Daily support shaped around individual routines.

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Skilled Nursing

Professional care for short- or long-term needs.

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Memory Care

Purposeful support for cognitive changes.

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Rehabilitation

On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Media Retirement Community FAQs

Useful Details About Granite Farms Estates.

Yes. Granite Farms Estates is an Acts Retirement-Life Community in Media, Pennsylvania, offering independent living along with access to higher levels of care on the same campus. Through Acts Life Care®, residents can plan ahead for assisted living and skilled care if their health needs change in the future.

Its 55-acre campus combines conserved natural land, updated gathering spaces and a location near both Media and Philadelphia.

Granite Farms Estates offers a variety of independent living apartment homes, including one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Each apartment includes either a balcony or patio, and prospective residents can browse floor plans and virtual tours to compare their options.

Residents have access to a wide range of amenities designed to support an active and social retirement lifestyle. These include walking areas, gardening spaces, a library and reading room, game and card rooms, a beauty salon, dining options, and spaces for gatherings with friends and family. The community also offers a full calendar of activities and social opportunities.

Granite Farms Estates provides access to assisted living and skilled care on campus. Under the Type A Acts Life Care® contract, residents who later require a higher level of care can receive that care without an increase in their monthly fee based solely on the increased need for care.

Acts Life Care® is designed to help residents plan for future healthcare needs while they are still living independently. Under the Life Care Premier option, an entrance fee and monthly fee secure residency and access to higher levels of care, with the monthly fee not increasing solely because a resident needs assisted living or skilled care.

Media offers retirees a combination of small-town character and convenient access to the greater Philadelphia area. Known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” Media features tree-lined streets, restaurants, community events and a walkable downtown atmosphere while remaining close to Philadelphia.

Media provides plenty of opportunities to stay active and engaged, with local restaurants, shops, festivals and community events. Residents can also take advantage of the surrounding Delaware County and greater Philadelphia area for additional cultural, recreational and entertainment options.

Yes. Granite Farms Estates is located on a 55-acre campus, including 30 acres of natural space within the Brandywine Conservancy. Residents can enjoy the area’s rolling hills and natural scenery while remaining close to Media and Philadelphia.

The cost of living at Granite Farms Estates depends on factors such as the residence selected, contract type, availability and current offers. Acts provides several pricing plan options, including Acts Life Care® Premier and the Acts Balanced Plan, and prospective residents can request current pricing or use the community’s financial calculator to determine whether Granite Farms Estates may be a good financial fit.

Yes. Prospective residents can schedule a personal tour of Granite Farms Estates to see the campus, tour available residences and amenities, and ask questions about pricing, Life Care, healthcare services and daily life in the community.

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