Elan Gardens sits on a big, leafy 20-acre campus with a rolling green lawn and tall trees, part of Jewish Senior Life of Eastern Pennsylvania, where folks age 55 and over can pick from assisted living, personal care, and memory care, all in contemporary apartment settings. Nurses stay on staff day and night, with team members awake 24 hours to help with medical needs, like diabetes care, insulin shots, blood sugar testing, and even more, so folks who need reminders or assistance with medication always have help close by, plus there's an emergency call system everywhere just in case. They also support people with memory loss and dementia, offering bracelets with alarms to help prevent wandering and a calm staff trained for those special needs.
Elan Gardens aims to bridge the comfort of home with the support found in skilled nursing, offering help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, transfers from beds to wheelchairs, and care for those who aren't able to walk by themselves. They provide onsite dialysis, short-term rehab, and hospice and respite care for those who need just a little help for a little while or more. The community has a strong connection to Jewish traditions, offering kosher food options that suit about 40% of its Jewish residents, devotional services on and off site, and meal plans that handle special dietary needs, with a 24-hour café and professional chefs preparing meals each day. Some rooms have private bathrooms, full tubs, wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, and even Wi-Fi for those who want it.
Those who live at Elan Gardens can spend time in the four seasons room with a library and TV, a wellness center for exercise and health, safe walking paths around the grounds, and a special covered garden area with raised beds for growing plants. There are also indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing, chatting with friends, and joining in on music, painting, and pool table games. Residents can take part in a mix of programs designed to keep their minds and bodies active, like educational classes, movie nights, and trips off campus, all organized by the activities staff.
Elan Gardens makes life a bit more convenient by including transportation for shopping or appointments, on-site parking for those who still drive, a beautician for hair care, and even move-in coordination to help folks get settled. The campus is easy to visit, near interstates 81 and 476, and sits close to shops, churches, and grocery stores, so family and friends can drop in for a visit.
Every detail comes down to giving residents dignity, comfort, and opportunities to stay as independent as possible while getting the help they want, whether that's a little or a lot, and the staff tries to keep things warm, respectful, and welcoming, because folks here are neighbors, not just residents, sharing daily life in a place that puts body, mind, and spirit into focus, with a variety of care options and amenities tailored to changing needs.
