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Active Retirement Community in Media, PA

Live the Life You Love at Lima Estates.

411 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063 Get Directions

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Small-Town Warmth Near Big City Action.

Lima Estates creates space for an involved retirement on a green campus in Middletown Township. Move from a quiet morning at home to swimming, fitness, a club meeting, or dinner with friends. This retirement community’s Media location offers a peaceful home base close to shopping, restaurants and major medical resources. Center City is within reach for performances and museums, while the campus’s lawns and outdoor areas provide a welcome change of pace when staying closer to home.

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Mike and Kathy Pinzone Lima Estates resident

"We didn’t realize how much fun we were going to have, and all the new friends we would make. This is the best decision we’ve ever made."

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Dottie Denza Lima Estates resident

"I feel like I had friends from the moment I walked in the door. I’m never alone here. There’s always something going on! Everyone is wonderful."

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Benefits of the Many Amenities of this Media Retirement Community

A Campus That Makes Participation Feel Effortless.

Lima Estates is built around options: a swim or workout, a favorite club, time outside, dinner with neighbors, or a comfortable evening in. Because residences and shared spaces are close together, residents can say yes without adding complexity.

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Neighbors Who Make It Welcoming

Lima Estates is known for a friendly resident culture where introductions can quickly become familiar faces.

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A New Orleans-Style Café-Bistro

A distinctive café-bistro pairs a flavorful menu with an informal setting for everyday dining and conversation.

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Year-Round Aquatics

An indoor pool supports lap swimming, water exercise and wellness routines regardless of the weather.

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Fitness With Modern Resources

The health club and fitness center provide equipment and programs for strength, mobility and active aging.

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A Stage for Performances and Programs

The performing arts center creates a dedicated home for entertainment, presentations and community gatherings.

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Clubs Built Around Real Interests

A broad selection of resident clubs and hobbies makes it easier to keep a longtime passion or try something new.

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Outdoor Recreation and Green Space

Landscaped areas and a putting green invite movement, fresh air and unhurried time outdoors.

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Apartments Close to the Clubhouse

One-, two- and three-bedroom homes are positioned near the community's central amenities, helping the campus feel connected.

Why Acts Sets the Standard in Senior Living

50 +
Not-for-profit Excellence
96 %
Residents satisfaction
A -
Fitch rating
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Spend an Afternoon Where Your Next Chapter Could Unfold.

See the apartments, walk through the clubhouse and notice how much is within easy reach. A Life Care Consultant can shape the visit around your specific interests.

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Floor Plans

Rightsize the Space,
and the Possibilities.

Lima Estates offers one-, two- and three-bedroom residences in various sizes. Traditional, contemporary, great-room and den layouts are available, and every apartment includes a patio or balcony. The Simplified Living collection offers another way to prioritize efficient space while retaining access to the complete campus experience.

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Retirement Community Pricing in Media, PA

Predictable Costs through Life’s Changes.

Your apartment is only part of Lima Estates pricing. A meaningful estimate also accounts for prepayments of future care needs.

Residents average 39 to 41 percent in tax deductions on fees as a prepaid medical expense. And if savings are ever outlived through no fault of your own, the Acts Samaritan Fund ensures you are never asked to leave. 

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Media-centered Senior Health Services

Care That Can Meet You Wherever Your Needs Are.

Every level of care is available on campus, delivered with loving-kindness, so the people who live here never have to leave, and the people who love them never have to worry. 

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Assisted Living

Daily help that supports autonomy.

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Skilled Nursing Care

Clinical care for recovery or ongoing needs.

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Memory Care

Personalized structure and engagement.

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Rehabilitation

Therapy for mobility, function and communication.

 Media Retirement Community FAQs

Questions About Retiring in Media, PA. Answered.

Lima Estates offers senior living apartments in a variety of layouts, which includes redesigned one-bedroom apartments intended to provide a comfortable and efficient option for retirees who want to downsize.

Lima Estates offers amenities designed to support an active and social retirement, including an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, putting green and inviting outdoor green spaces. Residents also have access to numerous activities and opportunities to engage their body, mind and spirit.

Media offers retirees a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the greater Philadelphia area. Lima Estates is located just south of Philadelphia’s Main Line, providing access to shopping, dining, recreation and major medical facilities while maintaining a quieter suburban setting.

Yes. Lima Estates handles home maintenance and outdoor chores such as mowing the lawn, raking leaves and shoveling snow. This maintenance-free approach gives residents more time to enjoy activities, travel, friends and the surrounding Media area.

Lima Estates provides on-campus healthcare, including assisted living and skilled care. The community also has in-house medical professionals who can help residents access healthcare services on campus as their needs change.

Acts Life Care® combines independent retirement living with a plan for future healthcare needs. Residents who choose Life Care have access to on-campus services such as assisted living and skilled care as part of their existing monthly fee, helping make future healthcare expenses more predictable.

Under Acts Life Care®, a resident’s monthly costs remain consistent even if their healthcare needs change. Assisted living and skilled care are provided to Life Care residents as part of their existing monthly fee rather than causing the fee to increase solely because they need a higher level of care.

Retiring in Media provides access to the attractions of Delaware County, Philadelphia’s Main Line and Center City Philadelphia. Lima Estates also offers activities and social opportunities on its 54-acre campus, giving residents options for staying active both within and outside the community.

Yes. Lima Estates is part of Acts Retirement-Life Communities, a not-for-profit senior living organization. Acts states that this structure allows the organization to focus on providing care and services to residents rather than generating profits for investors.

Yes. Prospective residents can schedule a personal tour of Lima Estates to see the campus, residences and amenities firsthand. A tour is also an opportunity to ask questions about pricing, available apartments, activities, Acts Life Care® and future healthcare services.

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