About Tel Hai
A commitment to vibrant living, a legacy of exemplary care.
Surrounded by the lush hills and countryside of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Tel Hai is a welcoming, active 62+ Life Plan Community and 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving generations of families and friends from Honey Brook Township, the Brandywine Valley, and beyond. Our residents choose Tel Hai so they can live life to the fullest each day while always knowing they have a robust care plan on site.
We have a long history of serving residents and the community.
Translated from Hebrew, Tel Hai means ‘The Hill of Life.’ That name has been proven accurate many ways since the property was bought in 1950 by members of two Mennonite congregations for church activities. It evolved to a summer camp for inner-city children, then a convalescent home in the property’s original farmhouse. Over time, it has grown into today’s 148-acre campus of elegant residences, quality lifestyle amenities, and a full range of professional care and services.
As a non-profit, Tel Hai continues to offer vibrant living for over 850 residents today. Our welcoming community is full of energy, events, and options for personal and shared fun, exercise, dining, entertainment, health, and learning. We’re proud of our history and work every day to see our legacy continue serving future generations.
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values Start with You
Tel Hai’s Mission. Motivated by Christ’s love for all, our covenant is to provide a vibrant, caring community that enhances the lives of those served.
Tel Hai’s Vision. To be an innovative Christian community, to inspire respect and purpose for each individual, and to excel in providing quality service.
Tel Hai’s Core Values. Building on the foundation of Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Mennonite faith heritage, the services we provide today continue to flow from our Christian faith identity. Exemplified in the love of Christ, our faith guides us to embrace the following core values:
INTEGRITY
We pledge to be honest and trustworthy in all we do, fostering strong relationships built on accountability and honesty.
Proverbs 11:3: “The integrity of the upright guides them.”
COMPASSION
We commit to demonstrate, through actions and relationships, Christ-like love, kindness, understanding, and acceptance. In doing so, we honor the dignity and well-being of everyone we serve.
Colossians 3:12: “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
TRUST
We seek to promote an environment which recognizes the worth of each individual, encourages empowerment and collaboration, and values transparency in behavior and authentic communication.
Titus 2:10: “Show that you can be fully trusted.”
COMMUNITY
1 Corinthians 4:12, “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”
COMMUNITY
We value a sense of belonging, a place where all feel accepted and treat each other with mutual respect, where a connection forged between residents, staff, and volunteers empowers us, and where teamwork and fellowship are offered to all.
Philippians 2:4: “Look out for the interests of others.”