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History of United Church of Christ Homes
Founded by the Lancaster Synod of the former Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1955 (now the Lancaster, Lebanon, and Harrisburg Associations of the United Church of Christ in Penn Central Conference), UCC Homes is a non-profit corporation that has continuously served older adults in Central Pennsylvania since 1965.

The Lebanon Valley Home is UCC Homes’ first facility. It opened in 1965 and has undergone several expansions and renovations since then. It is licensed to provide skilled nursing care to 55 residents and personal care services to 40 additional residents. This Home also offers 12 fully equipped two-bedroom cottages.

Acquired in 1981, Thornwald Home has undergone expansion and renovation as well. This Home is licensed to serve a maximum of 83 persons in skilled nursing and an additional 36 persons in personal care.

Ephrata Manor opened in June of 1991. A continuum of care facility, it is licensed to provide nursing care to 120 residents and assisted living or personal care to 48 residents. Ephrata Manor also offers 40 two-bedroom and 20 one-bedroom apartments.

Dedication services for Kindred Place at Annville were held on August 6, 1995. A unique concept, Kindred Place offers 74 customized independent senior living apartments.

UCC Homes acquired the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in December of 1997. This Home is licensed to serve a maximum of 117 persons in skilled nursing and offers 15 additional apartments and 25 additional cottages.

Dedication services for Kindred Place at Harrisburg were held on February 9, 2003. Kindred Place at Harrisburg offers 90 customized independent senior living apartments.