York County · Fairview Township · #24-0025
100 Spanglers Mill Road
Fairview Township, PA · 131 homes, senior living · 85.3 acres
About this project
A preliminary final land development for a 131-unit senior housing community on about 85.3 acres in Fairview Township, York County.
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- RGS Associates
- Plan type
- Preliminary Final Land development
- Land use
- Senior housing
- Water
- Public water
- Sewer
- Public sewer
Filing history
- 2024-02-09 · #24-0025 · Preliminary Final Land development · 131 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a senior housing community of 131 homes on about 85 acres at 100 Spanglers Mill Road in Fairview Township. The address matches Fernecrest, a community for residents 62 and older. Messiah Lifeways, a nonprofit senior-living provider, runs it.
The Fernecrest website lists apartments, cottages and larger estate homes. The site is along Yellow Breeches Creek, with walking trails, creek access and an on-campus restaurant. A state insurance filing reportedly describes a first phase of 131 independent living homes and about 230 in total if fully built. That filing could not be read directly, so treat the figure as unconfirmed.
The developer's page says the community is taking reservations, and prices rise on October 1. It does not give a completion or move-in date. No news coverage, opposition or township meeting records were found.
What it could mean nearby
- The 131 homes are for older adults. Senior communities usually add fewer school-age children than family housing.
- A larger campus could add traffic on Spanglers Mill Road, but no traffic study was found.
- The site sits along Yellow Breeches Creek, and the developer advertises trails and creek access for residents.
- Staff jobs for dining, care and maintenance are plausible, but no job figures were found.
Where it stands
The county shows a preliminary/final land development plan filed on 2024-02-09. The developer is now taking reservations, which suggests the plan is moving forward. After plan approval, a project usually needs permits, then construction. The current approval status was not confirmed.
- Feb 9, 2024 Latest county filing for the preliminary/final land development plan
Want to weigh in? Fairview Township's planning commission and supervisors normally review land development plans at public meetings. Check the township website for agendas and comment opportunities.
Who's behind it
Messiah Lifeways · A nonprofit senior-living provider in the Harrisburg area that runs Messiah Village and other care services, and is developing Fernecrest as a new community.
Around the web
- Senior Living Community in New Cumberland, PAMessiah LifewaysThe developer's project page lists the 100 Spanglers Mill Rd address, 85 acres, home types, amenities and reservations for residents 62 and older.
- Messiah Family Services CCRC disclosure statementPennsylvania Insurance DepartmentA state filing reportedly describes the Fernecrest site and phasing, though the document text could not be read directly.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, roads, parking, stormwater and utilities that the township reviews before construction.
- Preliminary/final plan
- A combined review that lets a township approve both the preliminary and final stages of a plan in one step.
- Independent living
- Housing for older adults who live on their own, with optional services such as dining and activities.
- Continuing care retirement community
- A campus offering several levels of care, from independent homes to assisted living and nursing care.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $29.5M
- ~655 roofing squares
- ~131 HVAC systems
- ~131 kitchens / 262+ bathrooms
- ~117,900 sq ft of finished living space
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