Parkside Corry is a senior living community that opened in early 2021 with all-new construction and a modern design at 959 Shamrock Ln, Corry, PA, and you know, it really feels like they built it with seniors in mind because they have 39 spacious apartments, and you can pick from one-bedroom or two-bedroom units, and each one comes with a full-size kitchen, appliances, all utilities included, and big bathrooms with walk-in showers and seats, plus two emergency pull cords in every apartment for extra safety, and there's a secure entry system so you feel safer at night and a fitness mirror to help you stay active without having to go far, and when you want company, there's a large TV room, a tea room for gatherings, and a lounge.
They allow pets in some units, so if you can't picture life without your cat or dog you might be able to bring them, and they offer meal plans if you want them, or you can cook in your own kitchen if you'd rather, and there's restaurant-style dining, daily trash pickup, and laundry service for linens, so it takes a lot of chores off your plate, and if you need to get anywhere, like appointments or outings, they've got personal and scheduled transportation, and you can join programs for activities, meals, and exercise that include yoga, chair yoga, and Tai Chi classes, which means you're not stuck in your apartment if you want to get out.
There are game nights, gardening group meetings, a book discussion club, a resident musical group, arts and crafts, and a bunch of community rooms and recreation spaces, and the chapel area gives anyone a quiet place for reflection or service, and if you ever need a higher level of care, like home care, respite or hospice services, that's available with help from organizations like the Visiting Nurses Association of Erie County, and specialty care through partnerships with LECOM Health, which includes physical therapy and other medical needs right next to Corry Memorial Hospital.
Assisted living, Alzheimer's care, independent living, and even inpatient rehabilitation through HERO and LECOM LIGHT are available in the network, and residents can tap into skilled nursing at nearby LECOM facilities, plus pharmacy and behavioral health support if those things become important, and it's nice how the apartments are in a quiet setting close to health care support whenever it's needed.
You see a structured schedule of social, educational, and fun activities, so people don't feel left out, and they encourage friendship, which helps people feel less alone, while housekeeping, maintenance, and security give you fewer things to worry over, and there's even a chapel and multipurpose activity rooms for gatherings or quiet moments, so there's always a way to stay busy or rest.
Parkside Corry stands out because it's the only Blue Zones Project Approved senior living center in the tri-state area, aiming to help residents live longer, healthier lives, and they connect you to all sorts of wellness services, including the nearby LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center and the Institute for Successful Living, and you find a staff that's trained and ready to help, with a resident-centered approach that doesn't crowd anyone out or pressure you into joining in, just keeps things going steady, calm, and modern for an independent retirement without all the hassle.
