Holiday Manor at Oakridge

Is independent living the right step for a parent who still gets around well but wants company and fewer chores? Holiday Manor at Oakridge, at 4500 Oakhurst Boulevard in Harrisburg, is built for that situation. It offers independent living only, and residents rent a private apartment rather than buying in. Holiday by Atria operates the community.

Rent covers the apartment, chef-prepared meals 3 times a day, housekeeping and linen laundering, scheduled local transportation, building and grounds maintenance, basic utilities and a calendar of daily events. A wheelchair-accessible bus runs for outings, shopping and appointments. There is also a lounge with a kitchenette, including a sink, stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator, for residents who like to cook or host a small gathering.

Residents choose which events on the daily calendar to join, and meals served 3 times a day in the dining room give newcomers an easy way to meet neighbors. Floor plans with monthly rental rates can be viewed online, and a specific apartment is held only once a deposit is paid. A virtual tour is available for families who live out of town and want a first look before visiting in person.

The rent does not include care or medication management and may leave out phone, cable or internet, so ask for a written list of what is covered. Ask how outside home care works if needs change. Use the Request Information form on this page for rates, and compare choices through senior living in Harrisburg.