Legacy Place Cottages in Allentown, PA, is a residential care facility focused on providing a community for senior Jehovah's Witnesses, and they really make sure everyone's a member in good standing of a Jehovah's Witnesses congregation, which is part of their mission to care for elderly members in a loving, peaceful place united by similar spiritual values, and from what's available, they've got assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home services all in one spot, with different options for studio, single, two-bedroom apartments, and both private and semi-private rooms. The community design is single-story, so it's easier for moving around, and they have wheelchair-accessible areas, emergency alert systems, and other safety features, so residents often feel more secure. The place offers property amenities that include a dining room, fitness center, salon/barber, game and activities room, WiFi, cable TV, kitchens or kitchenettes, laundry with washers and dryers, guest parking, and a garden with walking paths and a library for quiet time or a stroll outside, and it sounds like there's always regular housekeeping and maintenance, which keeps everything in good order.
There's a focus on healthy meals and dining services with chef-prepared options made with nutrition in mind, and special dietary needs can be met, which a lot of seniors appreciate. The activity programs cover social, wellness, and spiritual needs, with arts and crafts, education, exercise, Bible-based devotionals, movie nights, and community-run activities, so residents spend time with others who share their values and interests. There's staff on site 24 hours a day, including nurses, helping with medication management, diabetes support, wound care, occupational therapy, and assistance with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and walking or wheelchair use, so anybody who needs a hand gets one, but residents still keep as much independence and dignity as possible.
Legacy Place Cottages has a special memory care program for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and people in that part of the community get studio apartments and individualized care plans after careful assessments, and the same goes for those needing extra help in the assisted living or nursing areas, where care plans get tailored to fit each person. Medical services even include non-ambulatory care and incontinence support, along with podiatry, and diabetics can get the extra help they need, and they take long-term care insurance, which can be a big help for families planning ahead.
People move in with move-in coordination services, and things like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation are handled, so life can feel a bit easier. The community's built around principles from the Bible, and they aim to keep spiritual activities going with on-site and offsite devotionals and a peaceful, secure environment. Staff are trained to help with daily tasks, and people are encouraged to keep up with their own routines as much as they're able. All residents benefit from an emergency alert and call system for safety, and there are plenty of common areas for folks to meet, chat, or relax. Legacy Place Cottages isn't connected with or endorsed by the United States Branch Office of Jehovah's Witnesses, but it's run by Jah-Jireh Homes of America, a non-profit inspired by Jah-Jireh Charity Homes in Great Britain, and the whole purpose stays focused on supporting and caring for elderly Jehovah's Witnesses with a strong sense of community, faith, and safety.
