An Innovative Point of View on Active Aging.
Explore our blog to discover why Simpson communities defy the cookie-cutter approach most 62+ communities take regarding lifestyle, events, amenities, services, technology, and experiences. Here, you can gain valuable insights into our innovative approach, learn about exciting community events, the latest news, and awards.
Plus, get lifestyle advice and tips that enhance well-being, foster community connection, and celebrate the vibrant lives of our residents and key team members!
Meet Joanne Walker
Nurse She’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2021 Intentional decisions. Interesting life. Joanne Walker, RN, says, “Love each life stage as you get to it—don’t worry about what’s to come.” That philosophy has guided her through a sometimes unconventional, always rewarding life. A Baltimore native, she has lived around the world and now makes her home at Simpson Meadows.
Meet Carol Resko
Music Enthusiast She’s Called Simpson House Home Since 2017 Music makes the world go ‘round Carol Resko was born in Pittsburgh and raised in a mill town in western Pennsylvania by parents who loved symphony, opera, and big band so she was exposed to music at an early age. Perhaps it’s not surprising that when the pandemic demanded lockdowns and distancing, Carol spread music—and smiles—throughout Simpson House.
Elevating the dining experience at Simpson communities
One of the many great advantages of living in a retirement community is not having to plan meals or cook. It’s also a good reason to consider what comes out of the kitchen when you choose where you’re going to live. In recognition of the importance of food to all facets of our well-being, Simpson brought Sodexo on board to handle dining services at all its senior living communities and charged them with bringing and maintaining a high level of authentic service, listening to residents and ensuring resident engagement.
Retirement living among friends and family
Choosing to remain in your home sounds like a great idea until the responsibilities of homeownership start to become a hassle. Fortunately, you don’t have to keep your house to stay close with friends and family in your retirement years. That’s the dream that has come true for many of our residents at Simpson Meadows. In our uniquely intimate senior living community that offers independent living, independent living with support, assisted living, and memory care in Downingtown, PA., our approximately 145 residents live their lives surrounded by familiar faces.
MICHELLE GOLLAPALLI TO LEAD THE SIMPSON BOARD
Michelle Gollapalli, MBA, CFRE, CAP®, has been named to a two-year term as chair of Simpson's board of directors. “This is heart-centered work,” says Gollapalli, who was raised by her grandparents and sees her involvement in senior services as a way to honor them. “I want to continue Simpson’s legacy of innovation, and I look forward to working with the board and the leadership team to showcase the work they are doing for our residents to the outside world.” Gollapalli is vice president of diversity, inclusion & development at ECRI Institute in Plymouth Meeting, PA and immediate past chair of
All year ‘round, the livin’ is easy
If you own a home, retirement doesn’t mean you stop working. You just stop going to a workplace. If you want to enjoy the freedom of maintenance-free senior living, think about making the move to a retirement community. If you do it right, you’ll not only regain your weekends, but you’ll also avoid the headache and hassle of unexpected repair bills.
Meet Dot Koble
She’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2020 She nailed it! At a time when most women stayed in the kitchen or dipped their toes into the waters of the secretarial pool, Dot Koble studied industrial arts at Millersville and then went on to teach the subject in several Chester County schools.
Meet Fred Gates
He’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2000 And the beat goes on Marching in his father’s footsteps put Fred Gates on a path to his happiest memory and greatest accomplishment in life: wedding Elsie and being married to her for more than 60 years. They met while marching in a parade for what was then called the Lukens Steel Band.
Meet Tom Lee
A burning desire to help others As a kid growing up in Downingtown, Tom Lee would run after the fire trucks when a call came through. He felt connected to the fire department. After all, his two uncles served as chiefs there. That passion never left him, and the fire department became a huge part of his life. “I love helping others and the town,” says Tom.
Meet Jim & Lois Caldwell
They’ve Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2017 They made the journey to God’s heart Jim and Lois Caldwell have traveled and lived around the world. Since 2017, they have called Simpson Meadows “home.” “Our fellow residents here are very friendly, and it’s a convenient location close to lots of different things,” says Jim, who served four Presbyterian churches over 35 years – two as Paster and two as Missions Pastor.
Meet Betty Wilder
She's Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2009 She builds creative community Betty Wilder is living proof that it is never too late to make your dreams come true. She published her first novel on her 72nd birthday. Since then she has published several more novels and a memoir, and founded the community’s Scribes weekly writers’ group. She’s also a painter and was once active in the community’s Meadowlarks singing group as the former group director. “Creativity is God’s gift to you,” she said. “Your gift to God is to use it.” The write stuffBorn in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the former Elizabeth
Meet Ned Lurcott
He’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2007 He aims for the stars When Edwin “Ned” Lurcott was growing up, his father introduced him to astronomy, often using tools he made himself to view the skies. Years later, Ned would share his knowledge of and passion for the heavens with countless others as the founder of the Chester County Astronomical Society.
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