Personal Care Facilities Provide Quality Care
As we age, our needs can vary greatly from person to person. For those seniors who benefit from some form of supervision, but don’t necessarily require the round-the-clock care of a skilled nursing facility, personal care at Penn Highlands is the ideal home away from home.
How is our Personal Care Facility Different from Others?
Unlike other personal care facilities, there are no “visiting hours” at Penn Highlands because our residents and guests are free to come and go at their leisure. We are a senior living center, but our team does everything we can to ensure residents retain their independence and lead the lives they’re accustomed to. But as a personal care facility, our staff is always willing and able to help residents with bathing, dressing, medications and other activities of daily living.
If you’re researching a senior living facility for yourself or a loved one, we hope you’ll consider Penn Highlands Healthcare.
What Amenities are Available for Senior Living Residents?
Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor
In addition to receiving round-the-clock quality medical care, our residents have access to:
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- A secured unit for those with early dementia
- Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy
- Activities that include live music, movies, games and more
- Laundry services
- Housekeeping services
- Private and semi-private rooms
- Ground level access, including parking for those who have a vehicle
- Medication management
- Provide health Monitoring
- 24 hour resident assistance
- In house pharmacy delivery
- Restaurant style dining
- Cozy living spaces
- Beauty service availability
Senior Therapy Services
Restoring activities of daily living lost due to age, injury, illness or surgery is a crucial milestone for someone who hopes to maintain their independence. Whether it’s through occupational therapy, speech therapy or physical therapy, the goal of senior rehab at Jefferson Manor is to return our patients back to functional living. Our team works collaboratively to develop and coordinate a program specific to each individual’s needs—and we encourage family members to participate in that plan.
Therapy services offered:
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services Personal Care Facilities
Senior personal care is appropriate for individuals who do not need the intensive hands-on, nursing care provided in a nursing home but do need some assistance with day-to-day living, such as dressing, bathing and grooming, meal preparation and medication management. At Penn highlands WRC Senior Services, our personal care homes are Highland Oaks at Water Run Landing, Edgewood Heights, and Laurelbrooke Personal Care.
You may be considering personal care if your loved one has a chronic disease that can be difficult to control, such as diabetes or congestive heart failure, if they are having repeated falls, if memory loss is making you worry about their safety, or if they are forgetting to take their medication. Did you know that we actually see many of our residents’ health and wellness improve after they move to one of our personal care homes? They flourish surrounded by new friends and our professional staff with recreational activities to enjoy and regular, nutritious home-cooked meals.
The following services are provided in a personal care home
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- Around-the-clock staff support and care
- Supervision by a licensed nurse
- Medication management and administration
All medicines are kept and distributed by our specially trained staff as prescribed. This ensures the resident is taking their medications regularly and consistently to receive the maximum health benefit. - Assistance with personal care
Whether the resident needs a little help with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting) or more hands-on assistance, our compassionate, professional staff is ready to provide the support and care that is needed. - Three nutritious home-cooked meals a day plus snacks
- Full laundry and linen service
- Housekeeping services
- Arrangement for transportation
- Social services and coordination of access to community resources
Where Can I Find Personal Care Services at Penn Highlands?
Mon Valley Care Center
Our Personal Care Home located on the third floor is composed of 41 private and semi-private rooms offering residents a lifestyle designed to meet their changing needs.
Residents are assessed, and plans of care are created to ensure the residents receive the necessary care. The residents are provided with around the clock care providing medication management along with assistance with dressing, bathing, walking, meals, and activities as needed.