Top Tips for Home Staging

It is possible to achieve the unimaginable. For some, even the thought of preparing to move is exhausting. You can do it, and we can help!

Your ultimate goal is to secure a buyer for your home, right? In today’s crowded real estate market, ‘home staging’ is another DIY tool in your home sales toolbox. You may have already heard of ‘home staging,’ but don’t know what it actually is. In essence, ‘home staging’ is preparing your home for sale.

Staging can be a useful tool to help sell your home quickly, but it does take forethought and planning. Staging your home today means more than making the bed and having a clean kitchen sink. It’s purposeful preparation.

Remember, you have one chance for a first impression! Here’s my top 5 tips for home staging:

CLEAR THE CLUTTER:

Less is more when it comes to home staging. Potential buyers want to see your home— not your stuff. As you prepare for your move to Tel Hai, rightsize by utilizing an off-site storage unit or portable storage containers like PODS.

ONE ROOM, ONE PURPOSE:

You may have a spare bedroom that’s also being used as a craft room, for holiday storage or to house your National Geographic collection. Return the room to its intended purpose. Remove items that don’t support the room’s original intention. Help a buyer envision the room as a future nursery or child’s bedroom, not a catch-all landing area.

REMOVE EXCESS FURNITURE:

Does the room really need four plant stands, three end tables, a fish tank and two bookshelves? All that furniture covers valuable assets like the beautiful hardwood floor and unique, built-in corner cupboard. By removing excess furniture, you’re opening the space visually for the buyer to imagine their belongings in the space.

LET THERE BE LIGHT:

You may have enjoyed 30 years of your custom sheers and drapery, but it’s blocking valuable light from selling your home. Pull back the shades and let the light shine in. No one wants dark and dingy. They want light and airy spaces that inspire a homey feel.

CLEAN COUNTERTOPS:

Remove items from countertops and tabletops, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, end tables and dining room tables. It may be a short-term inconvenience to stow away everyday used bathroom toiletries, but it’s showing a clean and tidy space to the buyer.

Ultimately, keep your eye on the prize of selling your home and moving to Tel Hai. Once you’re a resident, you’ll never have to replace another bush, repair a leaky faucet or install a new washing machine. Leave the work to us!

Karen Cochran

Moving Resources Manager

Tel Hai Retirement Community

CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19) INFORMATION UPDATE

Effective May 11, 2023, Tel Hai Retirement Community is no longer required to publicly list new and cumulative cases of COVID-19.  If you have a question related to current COVID cases (if any) at Tel Hai,
please feel free to reach out to an Administrator.

MEADOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER & LAKEVIEW PERSONAL CARE VISITATION INFORMATION:

In-person visits are ongoing for family members/friends of residents residing in Meadows Health Care Center and Lakeview Personal Care. All visitors must pass a COVID-19 screening immediately before the visit using the AccuShield kiosk.

Anyone visiting is reminded they may not visit when ill; if they are undergoing testing for COVID-19; or if they were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the prior 10 days. Even if they have met community criteria to discontinue isolation or quarantine (typically 5 days), visitors should not visit if they have not met the same criteria used to discontinue isolation and quarantine for residents (typically 10 days).

If the facility is in a COVID-19 outbreak, masks will be required. Signage regarding masking requirements will be posted at the kiosk. Please be prepared to wear a mask (if required) for each visit as masking requirements may change.

RESIDENTIAL LIVING RESIDENTS- COVID-19 TESTING:

As a Residential Living resident, if you choose to get tested for COVID-19 outside of a hospital stay, we ask that you please communicate this to a member of the Residential Living team as soon as possible, even if your test results are pending. 

VACCINE INFORMATION FOR TEAM MEMBERS/CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Tel Hai Retirement Community requires all employees to receive their annual flu shot, unless he/she has an approved medical or religious exemption.  It is recommended (but not required) that team members are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

For more information:

  • If you have COVID-19 questions related to Residential Living, please contact Katie Buck, Residential Living Administrator, at 610-273-9333 ext. 2012.

  • If you have COVID-19 questions related to Lakeview Personal Care, please contact Cynthia Dallara, Lakeview Personal Care Administrator, at 610-273-9333 ext. 2101.

  • If you have COVID-19 questions related to Meadows Health Care, please contact Janice Williams, Meadows Health Care Center Administrator, at 610-273-9333 ext. 2011.

TASTE OF TEL HAI LUNCHEON- REGISTER: Thurs., July 13

Join Residential Living Counselor Tracy Weaver as she shares about Tel Hai at an in-person ‘Taste of Tel Hai’ event.

Learn more about the Tel Hai lifestyle and decide if it could be perfect for you! Join us for a delicious lunch where you’ll learn about residential living options. You will get a great overview of our Life Plan Community.

Register online using the form below for the date that works best for you:

  • Thursday, July 13: 11 AM- RSVP by July 3
  • Tuesday, August 29: 11 AM- RSVP by August 18

Note: Seating is limited, so please be sure to register early! Registration required.  Questions? Call Marketing at (484) 796-4262.

Dietary Restrictions- Please notify us if you have a food-related allergy or dietary restriction such as gluten-free.  We will try our best to accommodate your needs.

Mobility Concerns- Please notify us if you have a mobility-related concern in visiting accommodations as part of this tour/event. We would like to best plan to accommodate you through handicap accessible transportation and/or your preferred methods to enhance your tour/event experience and ensure safety protocols.

Taste of Tel Hai Registration Form

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INTERNATIONAL TRIP: 13-DAY “ISRAEL: Walk Through The Bible” 2024

Are you ready to reignite your passion for travel, learning and culture?

Tel Hai Retirement Community invites the community to join Chaplain David Hicks for a 13-day ‘Israel: Walk Through The Bible’ from February 24 – March 7, 2024.

In conjunction with Educational Opportunities Tours and The Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Chaplain Dave will provide an exceptional biblical and geographical perspective to the Holy Land with a time for reflection at the most significant sites.  Registration is now open by using the PDF registration form found below!

Download Trip Brochure Here!

For additional information, please contact Chaplain David Hicks at dhicks@telhai.org or 610-273-9333 ext. 2443.

Founded in 1956, Tel Hai Retirement Community is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Life Plan Community (formerly a continuing care retirement community) located in the rolling countryside of Chester County in Honey Brook Township. Tel Hai offers the full-continuum of aging services including residential living, personal care, personal care memory support, health care, home care services and therapy services. Tel Hai is motivated by Christ’s love for all, and our covenant is to provide a vibrant caring community that enhances the lives of those served, including more than 900 residents and 400 team members.

‘DAY IN THE COUNTRY’ SPRING OPEN HOUSE: Sat., May 6, 2023

Join us for our ever-popular ‘Day in the Country’ Open House is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Self-guided tours will include well-appointed resident homes including cottages and apartments. We will also share a general overview of our Life Plan Community including accommodations, services, amenities and continuing care options like Lakeview Personal Care.

Take the first step in exploring your retirement future by joining us! Discover that living at Tel Hai is more affordable and flexible than ever. As a Life Plan Community, we offer a secure, worry-free lifestyle with priority access to the continuum of care.

Event begins at StoneCroft Commons located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. We are only 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tree Line Drive and follow signs to StoneCroft. Parking is available adjacent to the entrance.

(Online registration for this event is now closed.) For questions or to register over the phone, call Marketing at (484) 796-4262.

Dietary Restrictions- Please notify us if you have a food-related allergy or dietary restriction such as gluten-free.  We will try our best to accommodate your needs.

Mobility Concerns- Please notify us if you have a mobility-related concern in visiting accommodations as part of this tour/event. We would like to best plan to accommodate you through handicap accessible transportation and/or your preferred methods to enhance your tour/event experience and ensure safety protocols.

 

THE GARNET APARTMENT

 

Live More with Less

Apartment Featuring 790 Sq. Ft.

A home like the Garnet, located within StoneCroft Apartments, means that with 790 sq. ft., you have enough room to entertain your family and friends without useless spaces that create more cleaning and more work.

Residents at Tel Hai are thriving in smaller spaces.  With just one visit to our campus, you’ll see residents living life outside of their homes.  They enjoy all the amenities, public spaces and communal benefits of living at a Life Plan Community.  From Wednesday Mass to a pick-up game of bocce, they’re engaged physically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally.

Download The Garnet Floorplan

About the Garnet

Retirement living at Tel Hai is more affordable and flexible than ever in the Garnet.  With a modest entrance fee of $189,600 the Garnet provides you a beautiful home that’s paired with access to all our continuing care services and amenities.  And with a reasonable monthly fee starting at $1,801— which includes flexible ‘Dining Dollars’ that can be spent in multiple dining venues— you’ll be secure in your financial future knowing you’re in a home you can afford.

Best yet, the Garnet has access to the Stone Hearth Grille, StoneCroft Aquatics Center, Arts Suite, Center for Worship & Performing Arts, resident gathering spaces and additional amenities. It’s all under one roof… the perfect blend of convenience and connectedness!

Garnet Features Include:

  • Direct, ground-floor access with patio or balcony access
  • Large, open living & dining space for entertaining family and friends
  • Private bedroom suite with full bathroom and spacious closet
  • Fully equipped kitchen with counter-height seating
  • In-home laundry area, powder room & formal entry area
  • Spacious patio
  • Temperature-controlled storage unit
  • Under-building parking available
  • Indoor access to common areas

So what are you waiting for? Discover the joy of inspired living, abundant activities, and the rewards of retirement at Tel Hai. And remember, you’ll have access to the full continuum of care available on campus.

If you’re interested in learning more about this beautiful home and for additional details, complete the form below or contact Marketing at info@telhai.org or call (484) 796-4262.

(Entrance fee as of July 1, 2022. Virtual tour and images shown are a sample Garnet apartment and are not representative of the actual unit that is available.)

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Hershey’s Mill Golf Club

Bring your retirement care questions
for a panel event at Hershey’s Mill Golf Club…

…featuring Tel Hai experts & current residents!

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Registration: 11:30 AM ~ Lunch: 12:00 PM

Hershey’s Mill Golf Club
1500 Greenhill Rd., West Chester, PA 19380

We’re visiting your neighborhood and we’d like you to be our guest! It’s time to discover the value and security found in a Life Plan Community that offers you priority access to the full complement of continuing care services.

Ask our experts all your questions!  Learn about:

    • residential living accommodations where we’ll help you remain in your home as long as possible
    • support services that keep you safe and independent longer
    • health services that are on-site and ready for you if and when you need it
    • perspectives and experiences of current residents who love life at Tel Hai!

It’s time to start planning your future today!

(Online registration for this event is now closed.) Questions? Call Marketing at (484)796-4262, or email info@telhai.org

 

TOUR IT: THE GARNET APARTMENT

Meet ‘The Garnet’ — It’s one of our most affordable apartments with a modest entrance fee of $189,600— which pairs perfectly with the vibrant and carefree lifestyle enjoyed by residents at the Hill of Life.

Totaling 790 square feet, you’ll have a beautiful home with direct access to dynamic wellness programing and loads of amenities. With a reasonable monthly fee of $1,801— which includes $350 flexible ‘Dining Dollars’— the Garnet is what you’re looking for.

Download The Garnet Floorplan

Features Include:

  • Direct, ground-floor access with patio (pet friendly)
  • Large, open living & dining space for entertaining
  • Private bedroom suite with full bath & spacious closet
  • Fully equipped kitchen & full-sized laundry
  • One and one-half baths

  • Temperature-controlled storage unit

So what are you waiting for? Discover the joy of inspired living, abundant activities, and the rewards of retirement at Tel Hai. And remember, you’ll have access to the full continuum of care available on campus.

If you’re interested in learning more about this beautiful home and for additional details, complete the form below or contact Marketing at info@telhai.org or call (484) 796-4262.

(Entrance fee as of July 1, 2022. Virtual tour and images shown are a sample Garnet apartment and are not representative of the actual unit that is available.)

(Online registration for this event is now closed.) Questions? Call Marketing at (484) 796-4262.

 

MAKING SENSE OF RETIREMENT LUNCHEON: Tues., March 28, 2023

During this interactive luncheon, Tracy Weaver — Tel Hai’s Residential Living Counselor — will share how moving to Tel Hai makes financial $ense! You’ll be provided a complimentary cost and lifestyle comparison worksheet to help discover how to make $ense of retirement living.

12:30 PM: Registration
1:00 PM: Lunch & Lifestyle Presentation

As Life Plan Community, the value of Tel Hai lies in the access to the full range of amenities and continuing care services to secure your future. In combination with our $ensible entrance fee and refund options, retirement living at Tel Hai is more affordable and flexible than you may think.

Best yet, you’ll hear from residents who live here and why they love the “Hill of Life.”

Event begins at StoneCroft Commons located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. We are only 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tree Line Drive and follow signs to StoneCroft. Parking is available adjacent to the entrance.

(Online registration for this event is now closed.) Questions? Call Marketing at (484) 796-4262.

Dietary Restrictions- Please notify us if you have a food-related allergy or dietary restriction such as gluten-free.  We will try our best to accommodate your needs.

Mobility Concerns- Please notify us if you have a mobility-related concern in visiting accommodations as part of this tour/event. We would like to best plan to accommodate you through handicap accessible transportation and/or your preferred methods to enhance your tour/event experience and ensure safety protocols.

 

TOURING PERSONAL CARE: What’s in a visit?

Did you know that Tel Hai Retirement Community offers Personal Care, Respite Care and Memory Support? It’s found in Lakeview… which is home to more than 70 residents. For those who require daily assistance to remain independent, safe and secure, Lakeview provides the freedom and amenities of residential living paired with clinical support.

Encouraging a worry-free lifestyle, we collaborate with the resident and their loved ones to understand the resident’s desires, interests and preferences. This resident-centered approach ensures that residents receive individualized care and programming suited to their abilities while preserving their dignity, comfort and level of function.

So what can you expect in your visit to Tel Hai? Check out our quick steps below on how to schedule a visit and take the first step in exploring the future for you or your loved one!

Step 1: Schedule a Visit

A crucial first step to learning about Lakeview Personal Care is to contact us to schedule a time to visit. Visiting isn’t making a commitment, but it is starting the process of learning, discovering your options and making a plan. You can contact us directly at 610-273-9333 ext. 2446, email info@telhai.org or complete the quick form below!

Step 2: Meet with an Admissions Coordinator

Visits always start with a time to sit down and learn more about your situation, care needs and get to know you and your loved one better. This time is also used to discuss information about pricing, amenities, accommodations and options. Together, we’ll review the brochure and discuss any questions you may have. No question is too small or insignificant.

Step 3: Tour Lakeview Personal Care

After our chat, we’ll embark on a tour of Lakeview. We’ll view different accommodations including our wide array of floorplan options, and then view dining and recreational areas. We always encourage visitors to ask any questions that come up along the way and can alter the tour to accommodate the needs or wishes of those who are visiting.

Tours are meant to give you a personalized view of Lakeview and to discuss your specific situation, because everyone’s needs are different. Most importantly during your tour, you’ll meet residents of our community and our team members. You’ll see how we interact with each other, what daily life looks like, and you’ll have the opportunity to envision yourself or your loved one living here.

Step 4:  Next Steps

After your visit, we’ll follow up with you to answer questions you may have. This is also the time to ask yourself: Can all my needs be met at Tel Hai? If so, please apply for residency. That can be done by downloading an application online HERE! 

Lakeview Personal Care 'Schedule A Visit' Website Submission Form

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