The Hill at Whitemarsh

What The Hill at Whitemarsh does

The Hill at Whitemarsh is a nonprofit, nondenominational Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on a single 4000 Fox Hound Drive campus in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, serving affluent private-pay retirees aged 65 and over. The community opened in 2007 and has progressively built out four residential product lines — Classic Residences (apartments, 700–3,400 sq. ft.), Terraces (1,845–2,007 sq. ft.), Cottages (2,000–2,500 sq. ft.), and Villas (2,400–4,000 sq. ft.) — alongside an integrated Health Center that houses Mather House (skilled nursing), Oakley Hall (assisted living), and a 14-bed Memory Care Neighborhood that opened in fall 2025. The community is one of fewer than 200 CARF-accredited CCRCs among roughly 2,000 nationwide, and its Mather House skilled nursing unit holds a CMS 5-Star rating and consistent U.S. News & World Report top ratings for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and overall care.

The business model combines one-time entrance fees with recurring monthly service fees under a Lifecare Program that guarantees unlimited access to assisted living and skilled nursing at a predictable cost. Entrance fees range from approximately $318,000 (Amortized Plan, one-bedroom apartment) to over $1.29 million (90% Refundable Plan, three-bedroom villa), with monthly service fees from roughly $6,598 to $11,674 depending on residence type and fee plan. A secondary person fee adds $61,500 (refundable) or $2,600 (amortized) at entry plus incremental monthly charges. Occupancy has been maintained above 97%, with all units at the new Hawk Ridge 5400 building reportedly under contract, indicating demand running ahead of new supply.

The go-to-market is sales-led and geographically concentrated on the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, particularly Montgomery County, using personalized tours, a dedicated relocation/move-in coordinator, and referrals from existing residents (including second-generation families), Jefferson Health System, and cultural partners such as Bryn Mawr Film Institute and Morris Arboretum. Technology integration is minimal — no mobile app, no public APIs, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the source material. The organization's strategic posture is expansionary through real estate development (Hawk Ridge phase 2, Terraces next phase) and service-line deepening (memory care), rather than geographic replication or technology disruption.

Name

The Hill at Whitemarsh

Legal name

The Hill at Whitemarsh

Website

https://thehillatwhitemarsh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Hill at Whitemarsh is a nonprofit, CARF-accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, offering luxury independent living (apartments, cottages, villas, terraces) alongside integrated skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care to affluent private-pay retirees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Care Retirement Community (Senior Living)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Life Plan / Entrance-Fee CCRCs (HLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury / High-End CCRCs (HLADAEAI), Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD)

Keywords

• Continuing care retirement community
• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Skilled nursing facility
• Memory care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette Hill

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 Fees: One-time entrance fees for residences (apartments, cottages, villas, terraces) comprising residential and lifecare components. Two fee plans available: 90% Refundable (higher upfront cost) and Amortized (lower cost, no return after 46 months).
2. Monthly Service Fees: Recurring monthly fees covering comprehensive package of services, amenities, dining, and lifecare coverage. Prices range from approximately $6,598 to $11,674 depending on residence type and plan.
3. Healthcare Services: On-site healthcare services including skilled nursing (Mather House), assisted living (Oakley Hall), memory care, and primary care medical suite generate revenue through care service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Hill at Whitemarsh operates a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) providing luxury independent living residences (apartments, cottages, villas, terraces) paired with a comprehensive Lifecare Program that guarantees access to on-site assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Residents pay one-time entrance fees plus recurring monthly service fees for housing, dining, amenities, wellness programming, and a continuum of healthcare services delivered at predictable cost.

Product overview

The Hill at Whitemarsh is a nonprofit, nondenominational Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior living options. The portfolio includes four distinct residence types: Classic Residences (luxurious apartments from 700-3,400 sq. ft.), The Terraces (premium two-bedroom apartments with scenic views from 1,845-2,007 sq. ft.), The Cottages (spacious duplex/fourplex/sixplex designs from 2,000-2,500 sq. ft.), and The Villas (freestanding luxury homes from 2,400-4,000 sq. ft.). Healthcare integration includes The Health Center with Mather House (skilled nursing), Oakley Hall (assisted living), and a new Memory Care Neighborhood. The Lifecare Program provides predictable-cost unlimited access to care tiers. Additional amenities include fitness/aquatic center, dining services, and move-in concierge. The community operates under CARF accreditation across all service levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Health Center at The Hill at Whitemarsh: Comprehensive health and wellness center providing skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and primary care services through The Medical Suite in partnership with Jefferson Health System.

Products and services

• Classic Residences (Apartments) Luxuriously appointed one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments ranging from 700 sq. ft. to 3,400 sq. ft., featuring galley kitchens, washer/dryer, nine-ft. ceilings, underground parking, and access to all community amenities. Designed for affluent retirees aged 65+ who want maintenance-free living.
• The Terraces Two-bedroom terrace apartments from 1,845 sq. ft. to 2,007 sq. ft. located at the highest point of the community, offering views of Erdenheim Farm. Features include two bedrooms with walk-in closets, 2.5 baths, gourmet kitchens, covered balconies, and access to the Clubhouse with outdoor heated pool.
• The Cottages Spacious cottages from 2,000 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. available in duplex, fourplex, or sixplex designs, featuring two bedrooms plus den and an attached one-car garage.
• The Villas Freestanding villas from 2,400 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft. elegantly designed for flow and natural light, featuring two or three bedrooms plus den, attached two-car garage, fully applianced kitchen with island, and optional upgrade packages.
• The Health Center On-site 5-Star Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facility comprising Mather House (Skilled Nursing Unit, licensed by PA Department of Health and Medicare certified) and Oakley Hall (Assisted Living Unit, licensed by PA Department of Human Services). Offers comprehensive healthcare, primary care, specialty care, and laboratory services. Limited private-pay availability remains.
• Memory Care Neighborhood Specialized memory care facility accommodating 14 residents with round-the-clock nursing, private courtyard, greenhouse for horticultural therapy, and top-of-the-line dining. Built on Montessori-based principles for person-centered engagement of residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Lifecare Program A lifecare guarantee providing unlimited access to home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing services through a three-tiered approach at a predictable cost. Bundled with all entrance fee plans to protect residents from depleting savings on future healthcare needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97%+ occupancy rate maintained
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Health Center at The Hill at WhitemarshcoreOthersOn-site Health Center providing Mather House (5-star skilled nursing), Oakley Hall (assisted living), and Memory Care Neighborhood. The Health Center includes Medical Suite offering primary care, specialty services (audiology, podiatry, dermatology, psychiatry, laboratory), and round-the-clock nursing. Expansion completed in fall 2025.
• Jefferson Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jefferson Health System provides on-site primary care services through The Health Center's Medical Suite, featuring board-certified geriatricians accessible five days a week. Also provides specialty care connections.
• Jefferson GeriatricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Jefferson University's Division of Geriatrics, providing geriatric medicine expertise and potential faculty/resident involvement in care.
• Alzheimer's AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supports memory care programming and education. The Hill's Memory Care Neighborhood (opening fall 2025) is designed for residents with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Astral ArtistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership brings classical music performances and cultural programming to residents. The Hill hosts regular classical music concerts featuring performers from renowned orchestras.
• Bryn Mawr Film InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly private film lectures and screenings held at The Hill from February to May and September to December. Programming designed to enhance educational and cultural engagement for intellectually curious residents.
• Morris ArboretumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo miles from The Hill, the Arboretum is a partner in wellness and nature programming. Residents enjoy membership and visits to the 92-acre public garden with sculptures and educational programs.
• Woodmere Art MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership brings art programming and cultural outings for residents. Located nearby in Chestnut Hill, the museum hosts art exhibits and educational programs that enrich resident lives.
• Whitemarsh FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to preserving 450 acres of Erdenheim Farm and open space surrounding The Hill. Foundation creates educational programs and maintains the 14-acre Dixon Meadow Preserve open to residents.
• Chestnut Hill CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership potentially providing educational programs, intergenerational activities, or volunteer opportunities for residents.
• Montgomery County Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership potentially providing educational programs, lectures, or learning opportunities for residents.
• Penn State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership potentially providing educational programs, lectures, or research collaboration opportunities.
• Erdenheim FarmcoreOthers450-acre historic 'gentleman's farm' adjacent to The Hill providing bucolic views and preserved open space. The Hill's Terraces offer views of Erdenheim Farm. Foundation preserving the land partnered with private family to protect remaining acreage.
• International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supports active aging philosophy and wellness programming aligned with The Hill's wellness offerings including fitness classes, activities, and holistic wellness programs.
• Starfinder FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partnership potentially providing intergenerational programming and volunteer opportunities.
• WHYYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia public media partnership potentially bringing radio/TV programming, cultural content, or educational broadcasts to residents.
• EPP Renewable EnergyminorOthersRenewable energy partnership supporting sustainability initiatives at The Hill's campus.
• Haverford TrustminorOthersFinancial services partnership potentially providing wealth management or estate planning resources for residents.
• Carson Valley Children's AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's services nonprofit partnership potentially providing intergenerational programming and community service opportunities.
• LeadingAgemajorOthersNational nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. representing 5,300 not-for-profit organizations serving retirees. Advocates for aging America through interaction with Congress and federal agencies.
• LeadingAge PAmajorOthersPennsylvania state association representing over 320 nonprofit organizations committed to senior services. Helps members provide valuable care through housing, healthcare, and community services.
• Pennsylvania Department of InsurancecoreOthersState regulatory agency that licenses The Hill at Whitemarsh as a nonprofit, nondenominational Continuing Care Retirement Community.
• Pennsylvania Department of HealthcoreOthersState regulatory agency that fully licenses Mather House, The Hill's Skilled Nursing Unit, and provides Medicare certification.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human ServicescoreOthersState regulatory agency that fully licenses Oakley Hall, The Hill's Assisted Living Unit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Waverly Heights: A nonprofit luxury lifecare CCRC in Gladwyne, PA, directly competing for affluent retirees in the same Philadelphia Main Line/suburban market with an entrance-fee lifecare model.
• Foulkeways at Gwynedd: A nonprofit CCRC in Montgomery County, PA offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing under a lifecare structure, competing in the same regional territory.
• Kendal-Crosslands Communities: Nonprofit Quaker-affiliated CCRCs in the greater Philadelphia region offering lifecare and a continuum of senior services comparable to The Hill.
• Dunwoody Village: A nonprofit entrance-fee CCRC in Newtown Square, PA providing a full continuum of care to affluent Philadelphia-area seniors, closely mirroring The Hill's model and market.
• Brooksby Village / Ann's Choice: An Erickson-operated entrance-fee CCRC in Bucks County, PA serving affluent Philadelphia-area retirees with a comparable full continuum of care.

Others

• Brandywine Living: A regional operator of upscale assisted living and memory care communities in the Northeast, overlapping on care segments though without the full entrance-fee CCRC model.

Broad incumbents

• Acts Retirement-Life Communities: A large nonprofit CCRC operator headquartered in PA running many lifecare communities, directly overlapping The Hill's entrance-fee lifecare offering across a wider footprint.
• Life Care Services: A national manager and developer of luxury CCRCs and lifecare communities, comparable in business model and target affluent senior demographic.
• Sunrise Senior Living: A large operator of assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities serving affluent seniors nationally, overlapping The Hill's care offerings.
• Erickson Senior Living: A large national developer and operator of entrance-fee CCRCs, including sites near Philadelphia, offering the same independent-to-skilled-care continuum at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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