Elderwood at Lancaster sits over on 1818 Como Park Blvd in Lancaster, right there in Erie County, New York, and this place has 96 beds, so it ain't the biggest, but it isn't tiny either, and folks say the atmosphere feels friendly and home-like with that easy-going pace you sometimes find in good communities. They have beautifully decorated common areas where people can sit together or enjoy a quiet moment, and the grounds have some nice gardens and a courtyard where people like to spend time when the weather's good. People can choose between private and semi-private bedrooms depending on what they need or want, and there are dining areas where meals are served pleasantly, making meal times a nice part of the day.
Elderwood at Lancaster offers different types of care, including independent living, assisted living or adult home, and skilled nursing, so folks can find support for whatever stage they're at, and there's respite care for short stays as well. For people needing more medical support, the place has long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, subacute rehab, and home care services, and they put an emphasis on patient safety and compliance, with medical professionals running clinics for things like respiratory health, oncology, palliative care, and therapy. Their medical staff includes physicians, led by Director Paul E Shields, D.O., and they've set up specialized programs like Wesley, which is the rehab wing for dementia patients, and the Seasons Memory Care program that helps people with memory impairments. They address not just the physical needs of people with dementia, but also psychological and what they call programmatic needs, which just means making the activities and care routines fit the situation better.
You'll find a bright, spacious rehab gym there, with modern equipment, where people get orthopedic, cardiac, or post-surgical rehab with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and they use programs called Right Moves and Life at Elderwood to help people move forward. The place also runs adult day services, outpatient therapy, and offers complimentary WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry services, so residents can focus more on what they like to do, and less on chores. Meals are a big part of the day, and staff try to make dining pleasant for everyone, just as they offer regular activities and spiritual life programs so people can join in socially or quietly as they prefer. There's a special focus on safety for those in the secure memory care areas. They run regular COVID-19 Antigen, glucose, influenza, and RSV tests to look out for residents' health. Angela Hauser is the main contact, and the staff work under a certificate type called WAIVER, which relates to certain state rules. Folks living here or visiting for a short stay find the place run with care in mind, not looking for perfection, but making sure people get what they need with respect and some genuine effort.
