Bensalem Veterans Community To Open

BENSALEM, PA — A residential community for military veterans in Bensalem is set to begin welcoming its first residents.

Bensalem Veterans Residences, where construction was recently completed near the intersection of Mechanicsville Road and Street Road, aims to offer affordable housing for seniors, particularly senior veterans 62 and older.

Leasing for the community started in September and its owners say they expect to fill nearly all of its 40 units soon. Rent for the one-bedroom apartments is $850.

Local service providers, including the Veterans Affairs Department of Bucks County and Veterans Multi-Service Center, will provide on-site supportive services at the development.

The 39,673-square-foot development, built by Philadelphia-based Pennrose LLC, is a three-story building with 40 one-bedroom units.

It will feature a community room with exterior patio, lounges and laundry rooms on each floor, a fitness room and a community-service office with a conference space where local veteran organizations can meet.

"Bensalem Veterans Residences is a perfect example of how public-private partnerships can benefit our communities and we're proud to work with the mayor, township and all project partners to provide veterans and seniors in Bucks County with affordable, high-quality housing," said Pennrose President Mark H. Dambly.

"We recognize the importance of supporting our nation's heroes, and with a number of on-site amenities and supportive services paired with easy access to public transportation, this community is an ideal location for seniors and senior veterans to age independently."

Applications are available at the Bensalem Veterans Residences website or at a temporary leasing office at Neshaminy Plaza, 3070 Bristol Pike, 2-108, Bensalem.