Awards & Recognition
An Award-Winning Senior Living Community in Lancaster, PA
Willow Valley Communities takes pride in pursuing excellence in all that we do to make your experience and life unique and unparalleled—one that we call Life Lived Forward. But don’t take just our word for it. The awards and recognition we have received give our residents the pride to consider Willow Valley Communities the best senior living in Pennsylvania. In addition to the awards and recognition that our community has earned, Lancaster, PA was ranked #1 Best Place to Retire in 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report.
2023 Awards
- First Place: The Glen named #1 Nursing Home in the State of PA by Newsweek and Statista.
- Best CCRC by U.S. News and World Report
- Best Independent Living Community by U.S. News and World Report
- Best Assisted Living Community by U.S. News and World Report
- First Place: Best Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: The Favorite, 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Personal Care / Assisted Living Facility – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Favorite Senior Living – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster County Magazine)
2022 Awards
- First Place: The Glen named #1 Nursing Home in the State of PA by Newsweek and Statista
- Best Independent Living Community by U.S. News and World Report
- Received “A” rating with a Stable Rating Outlook by Fitch Ratings
- First Place: Best Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: The Favorite, 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Personal Care / Assisted Living Facility – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Favorite Senior Living – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster County Magazine)
2021 Awards
- First Place: Best Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: The Favorite, 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Personal Care / Assisted Living Facility – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Favorite Senior Living – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster County Magazine)
- First Place: The Glen named #1 Nursing Home in the State of PA by Newsweek and Statista
2020 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: The Favorite, 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Personal Care / Assisted Living Facility – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, In-Home Companion Care (Non-Healthcare) – Connections at Home VIA Willow Valley (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Favorite Senior Living – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster County Magazine)
- First Place: The Glen named #1 Nursing Home in the State of PA by Newsweek and Statista
2019 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: The Favorite, Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Personal Care Assisted Living Facility (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Physical Rehab Center (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Apartment Community (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, In-home Companion Care (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Camp Willow Day Camp (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: The Favorite, Integrity Hearing Solutions (Lancaster Online)
2018 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Best 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Best Apartment Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Best Personal Care Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Best Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: Best 55+ Community – Willow Valley Communities (Central Penn Business Journal)
- First Place: Innovation of the Year – Camp Willow (LeadingAge PA)
- First Place: Award of Merit – Vistas Apartments and Chautauqua Hall (Environments for Aging)
- Gold: Best 55+ Lifestyle Program – The Vietnam Project (National Association of Home Builders)
- Reader’s Favorite: Physical Rehab Center – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
2017 Awards
- First Place: Independent Living – Chautauqua Hall and the Vistas Apartments (Senior Housing News)
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: Best Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster County Magazine)
- First Place: Favorite Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- Gold: Best 55+ Remodeled Project – Cultural Center Theater Level (National Association of Home Builders)
- Silver: Best 55+ Indoor Common or Amenity Space – The Overlook Artisanal Coffeehouse and Wine Bar (National Association of Home Builders)
- Silver: Best 55+ Sales Center – Welcome Center (National Association of Home Builders)
- Silver: Best 55+ Repositioned Community or Project – North Community (National Association of Home Builders)
2016 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: Favorite Senior Living Community – Willow Valley Communities (Lancaster Online)
- First Place: Health and Wellness Design – The Clubhouse (Interior Design)
- Gold: Best 55+ Dining or Café Experience – Local Table (National Association of Home Builders)
- Gold: Best 55+ Outdoor Lifestyle Amenity – The Clubhouse at Willow Valley Communities (National Association of Home Builders)
2015 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- Silver: Best 50+ Clubhouse (Over 6,000 Square Feet) – The Clubhouse at Willow Valley Communities (National Association of Home Builders)
- Honorable Mention: Tabletop Awards – Local Table / The Clubhouse (Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)
- Award of Merit: Excellence In Construction Award – Providence Park Phase Two (L. Wiker Inc.)
- Distinguished Service Award: Customer Service – Donna Frailey, Manager of Housekeeping (LeadingAge PA)
- Distinguished Service Award: Professional Advancement – Sharon Habanec, Corporate Director of Culinary Services (LeadingAge PA)
- Distinguished Service Award: Innovative Program – Intermediate Unit 13 Work Immersion Program (LeadingAge PA)
- Award of Excellence: Excellence In Construction Award – Cultural Center Renovation (ABC Keystone)
- Award of Excellence: Excellence In Construction Award – Lakes Courtyard (ABC Keystone)
2014 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- First Place: Historic Preservation Award – The Harnish Farmhouse at Willow Valley Communities (Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County)
2013 Awards
- First Place: Best Retirement Community – Willow Valley Communities (Susquehanna Style)
- Gold: Best Fitness & Wellness Program – Center for Vitality (National Association of Home Builders)
- Silver: Best Lifestyle Sales Center – Willow Valley Welcome Center (National Association of Home Builders)
- Silver: Best Remodeled Project – Willow Valley Cultural Center (National Association of Home Builders)
- Award of Excellence: Excellence In Construction Award – Welcome Center (ABC Keystone)
- Historic Preservation Awards – Mylin House (Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County)
2012 Awards
- First Place: Best Remodel/Renovation – Cultural Center Spa & Aquatics Center (Environments for Aging)
- Gold: Best Dining or Café Experience – Willow Valley Lakes Manor Dining Program (National Association of Home Builders)
- Gold: Best Lifestyle Program – Willow Valley Communities (National Association of Home Builders)
- Silver: Best Remodeled Project – The Manor Club (National Association of Home Builders)
- Award of Excellence: Excellence In Construction Award – The Manor Club (ABC Keystone)
Awards Before 2012
- Gold: Best Attached Home: Willow Gables (NAHB Best in American Living)
- Best of Show: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
- Best Exterior: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
- Best Interior Design: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
- Best Kitchen: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
- Best Bath: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
- Best Decorated: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
- Best Landscaping: Willow Gables (Building Industry Association of Lancaster County)
