Philly makes the list of 2020 Best Places to Retire - Philadelphia Protestant Home
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Philly makes the list of 2020 Best Places to Retire

Posted on: Jan 20, 2020

Trying to make that difficult decision about where to live in retirement? There are so many factors to weigh when you’re searching for the perfect retirement spot. Do you want to stay in a place you know and love, near friends and family? Or are you looking to explore someplace completely new? Do you want to be close to grandchildren as they grow up? Or do you want to put down roots in a community where you can meet new people? Would you like to live in the city, the country or somewhere in between? Mountains or beaches? Hot or cold? East Coast or West Coast? The list of considerations goes on and on.

Well, whether Philadelphia is on your short list because you’re thinking about moving here or have lived here in the area for years, we’re proud that others are recognizing what we’ve always known: It’s a very special place. Our own city has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 30 areas in the country to retire in 2020!

The magazine ranked 125 metropolitan areas based on a list of factors, including happiness, housing affordability, health care, desirability, retiree taxes and job market. Respondents said happiness and housing affordability were the most important factors. We’re pleased that a remarkable five cities in Pennsylvania made the top 30, including Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and our own Philadelphia.

Just a few of the many benefits of retiring in Philadelphia include:

Convenience:

Affordability:

A multitude of things to see and do:

From a convenience, financial and quality-of-life perspective, there are so many reasons to retire in Philadelphia. We know that where you choose to spend the next chapter of your life is a major decision, so we’d like to invite you to come for a visit and give us a chance to show you why Philadelphia Protestant Home is the community within a community, where you can enjoy the best of the City of Brotherly Love.

Source: U.S. News & World Report

What Residents Say

"In my nine years at PPH, I’ve grown to like it very much. At first, I felt like a stranger and then as I began to talk to people, we increasingly became good friends. A way to meet people is to join clubs. I’m now part of the PPH Auxiliary. I love helping with their flea markets because you never know what you can find. Recently, I’ve joined an evening quilting class. I love that I can continue to enjoy my life outside of PPH while experiencing the offers here.…especially the pool! Everything is just so convenient.

– Lucille Hite, Independent Living resident

What Families Say

"My mom is sooo happy at PPH, I can’t even describe it in strong enough words. She’s met so many new friends and these ladies do EVERYTHING together! She sees Dad every day in Pathways, but can have her life too. She’s gone to so many activities and I think I’ve already been to Scoops with her at least 15 times. She loves the dining room and Bistro too. My sister, Ilene, and I are so delighted that Mom is happy.......Wow, it feels like Mom’s been there about 2 years—but it’s only 2 months!! That’s how comfortable and natural it feels for her – and for all of us.

– Rhonda Frenkel, daughter of resident Bernice Segal

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