Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will break ground for Villa Saint Martha, a 120 bed supportive living facility. The facility is located on the grounds of Saint Martha Manor in Downingtown, Chester County, which currently provides rehabilitation and nursing care for 120 residents. Villa Saint Martha will provide 60 independent living units, 30 assisted living units and 30 assisted living/dementia units.

Reverend Monsignor Timothy C. Senior, Secretary for Catholic Human Services, will preside at the groundbreaking service, which will also be attended by Reverend Monsignor James T. McDonough, Regional Vicar for Chester County; civic officials from Downingtown and Caln Township; members of the Saint Martha Manor Advisory Committee; local pastors and clergy; staff, residents and family members of Saint Martha Manor.

Tuesday, October 2, 2001
3:30 p.m.
Saint Martha Manor
470 Manor Avenue
Downingtown, Chester County

Villa Saint Martha is a $12 million project scheduled to be completed in Fall 2002. The architect is Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects PC and the builder is Wohlsen Construction Company.

Saint Martha Manor opened in 1989 and has been filled to capacity since that time. It is the newest of five nursing facilities sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Saint Martha Manor is located on grounds adjacent to Saint Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Chester County.
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