What Peter Becker Community does

Peter Becker Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) founded in 1971 in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, originally established by members of the Church of the Brethren as a 37-bed rest home. The organization operates a 100-acre campus that delivers a full continuum of senior living and healthcare services to older adults primarily drawn from Montgomery County, PA and the Greater Philadelphia region. Service tiers span independent residential living (eight distinct cottage and apartment neighborhoods), Personal Care, Memory Care (Larkspur Lane), Medicare-certified Skilled Nursing (72 beds), short-term Rehabilitation, and Hospice Care, enabling residents to age in place as care needs escalate.

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and service-delivery focused: the organization has no disclosed platform, API, or software product, and value is produced through physical infrastructure, licensed clinical operations, and human care staff. Ancillary amenities include four dining venues, an on-site Indian Valley YMCA, a woodworking shop, gift shop, and thrift store, plus structured wellness programming. The business model combines one-time entrance fees (offered under three plan structures with declining residual values), recurring monthly service packages, and Medicare/Medicaid/private-pay reimbursements for clinical care, distributed through direct sales via campus tours, information kit requests, phone inquiries, and community events.

Go-to-market is regional and direct, with demand generation led by campus-based events (Lunch & Learn, 'Preparing for Your Future' seminars), website-driven lead capture, and active social media presence across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter/X, and Pinterest. The organization is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors with three-year term rotation, and is led by President/CEO Suzanne Owens alongside a C-suite including a COO/Nursing Home Administrator, CFO, and SVPs overseeing Marketing, HR, Facilities, and Mission Support. Recent strategic activity has centered on campus expansion, most notably the Maplewood Expansion adding 45 new apartments with modern spa and wellness amenities.

Name

Peter Becker Community

Legal name

Peter Becker Community

Website

https://peterbeckercommunity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peter Becker Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community in Harleysville, PA, founded in 1971. It serves seniors across Montgomery County with a 100-acre campus offering independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living / Continuing Care Retirement Community

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Continuing care retirement community
• Senior living services
• Skilled nursing care
• Memory care services
• Rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Harleysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fee Plans: One-time entrance fees for residential living units across multiple plan structures: Easy Entry Plan (lowest initial fee, zero residual value after 48 months), Standard Plan (15% higher than Easy Entry, 25% floor residual after 36 months), and Asset Preservation Plan (75% higher than Easy Entry, 90% residual value at occupancy). All plans offer 90% refund if termination occurs within first 90 days.
2. Monthly Service Packages: Recurring monthly fees for residential living that cover services, amenities, and utilities. The monthly service package remains constant regardless of entrance fee plan selected. Additional fees apply for higher levels of care (Personal Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing).
3. Health Care Services: Medicare-certified nursing wing with 72-bed capacity providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services. Revenue generated through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay for both short-term rehabilitation stays and long-term care residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peter Becker Community is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that delivers a full continuum of senior living services on a 100-acre Harleysville, PA campus. Offerings include independent residential living across multiple cottage and apartment neighborhoods, personal care, memory care, Medicare-certified skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and hospice care. The community also operates campus amenities such as multiple dining venues, an on-site Indian Valley YMCA, wellness programs, a woodworking shop, gift shop, and thrift store, enabling residents to age in place.

Product overview

Peter Becker Community is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior living options on a 100-acre campus in Harleysville, PA. The portfolio consists of six distinct Residential Living neighborhoods (Cottages at Pondview, Crescent Meadows Cottages, Maplewood Crossing, Maplewood Estates, Maplewood Expansion, Ridgeview Estates, and Woodsedge Cottages) providing independent living through cottages and apartments. The community provides a full continuum of supportive healthcare services including Personal Care, Memory Care (Larkspur Lane), Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Hospice Care. Additionally, the community offers amenity services including Dining Services (four venues), Maple Corners Gift Shop, Crescent Corner Thrift Store, the Mike Taylor Woodworking Shop, Indian Valley YMCA membership, and Wellness Programs. As a CCRC, the integrated product portfolio enables residents to age in place with seamless transitions between care levels within the same community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Living Independent senior living across eight neighborhoods on the 100-acre campus: Cottages at Pondview (30 cluster cottages), Crescent Meadows Cottages, Maplewood Crossing, Maplewood Estates, Maplewood Expansion (45 new apartments), Ridgeview Estates, and Woodsedge Cottages. Residents pay a one-time entrance fee and monthly service package for maintenance-free living with amenities.
• Personal Care Supportive care lifestyle for older adults who need assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, medication management, meals, housekeeping, transportation), offered in the Westview Court and Primrose Path neighborhoods while encouraging independence.
• Memory Care (Larkspur Lane) Specialized long-term memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, offering 24-hour nursing, assistance with activities of daily living, structured activities, family-style dining, and a secure environment with enclosed outdoor garden courtyard.
• Skilled Nursing Medicare-certified nursing care providing 24/7 personalized care for 72 residents in long-term and short-term skilled nursing placements, billed through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
• Rehabilitation Services Short-term rehabilitation program offering physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help guests regain mobility and independence after illness, injury, or surgery.
• Hospice Care End-of-life compassionate care providing emotional support, comfort measures, and pain relief for terminally ill residents and patients in partnership with hospice providers.
• Dining Services Four distinct on-campus dining venues offering flexible, anytime dining from formal white tablecloth service to casual bistro fare, featuring from-scratch dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
• Wellness Programs Comprehensive wellness offerings including group exercise classes, tai chi, stretching sessions, spiritual wellness programs, and on-site health services including physician visits, lab work, and podiatry for residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rehabilitation Center voted #1 in Reader's Choice polls
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liberty Lutheran: Faith-based nonprofit organization headquartered in the Philadelphia area operating senior living communities and services, including independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. Comparable in PA faith-rooted nonprofit CCRC structure.
• Willow Valley Communities: PA-based nonprofit CCRC in Lancaster County offering independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and memory care on a single campus. Closely comparable in size, full-continuum model, and PA nonprofit status.
• Wesley Enhanced Living: PA-based nonprofit provider of independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services across several communities. Strong overlap with Peter Becker in PA footprint and continuum-of-care structure.
• Cross Keys Village: PA-based nonprofit CCRC offering independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on a single campus. Closely comparable in scale, faith-rooted heritage, and full continuum model.
• Presbyterian Senior Living: Faith-rooted (Presbyterian) nonprofit CCRC and senior services organization headquartered in PA, operating multiple communities across the state. Comparable mission-driven model and continuum-of-care offerings.
• Dunwoody Village: Nonprofit CCRC in Newtown Square, PA offering independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on a single campus. Direct comparable in PA single-site nonprofit CCRC profile.

Broad incumbents

• Acts Retirement-Life Communities: Largest nonprofit CCRC operator headquartered in PA with multiple campuses across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Direct overlap in faith-rooted, full-continuum CCRC model; broader scale and multi-state footprint make it the most comparable large nonprofit peer.
• Masonic Villages: PA-headquartered nonprofit senior living operator with multiple campuses and full continuum of care, including skilled nursing. Comparable mission-driven ethos; broader multi-campus scale.

Regional players

• Holy Redeemer Health System: Faith-based (Catholic) nonprofit health system in the Greater Philadelphia area providing senior services including independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. Comparable faith-rooted nonprofit model with overlapping Philadelphia-area catchment.
• Springpoint Senior Living: Nonprofit CCRC and senior housing provider serving New Jersey and neighboring Mid-Atlantic markets with full continuum of care. Comparable nonprofit operating model; primarily regional competition rather than direct overlap.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PeterBeckerCo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PBCvideos1
• Facebookfacebook.com/peterbeckercommunity
• Pinterestpinterest.com/PeterBeckerCommunity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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