Little Flower Manor

Little Flower Manor sits on Springfield Road in Darby, and has been here since 1977, serving the elderly, the poor, and the infirm with a mission to offer compassionate care in a warm, welcoming setting, where everyone is treated like family, and the one-story building makes it easy to get around, since the hallways are flat and there's a peaceful enclosed garden right outside with benches and wide paths, so folks can sit or stroll or garden in the raised beds, and wheelchairs fit just fine along the walkways, which makes visiting with friends or family relaxing and pleasant for everyone. The facility has 127 beds for both long-term stays and short-term rehab, and is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Medicare/Medicaid, with skilled nurses and CNA staff providing 24-hour care, including for those who need help with bathing, dressing, eating, or managing their medicine as part of assisted living services, and with individualized care plans created by a team of professionals who aim to meet each person's medical, social, and spiritual needs. Little Flower Manor has a full activities calendar, so people don't get bored and have options to try crafts, watch movies, bake, listen to music, join a handbell choir, play cards, join themed parties like Red Hat Ladies, or even participate in exercise or holiday decorating, and there are regular outings to local places and visits from volunteers. There's a whole department for therapy, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy onsite in a well-equipped gym, which comes in handy for people recovering from surgery, illness, or something more long-term, and the therapists work closely with social services and nursing staff, with adaptive equipment available to help people regain or keep their independence, and a kitchen for practicing household tasks during rehab. People who need higher-level medical care, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, or restorative nursing find services here too, and the facility has received the American Heart Association's Heart Failure certification, meaning there's special attention to evidence-based care and education for heart failure, and a constant focus on quality of life and safety. For those who are nearing end of life, there are hospice and palliative care options, with ministering for residents and families, and spiritual needs are met daily with Mass in the chapel, televised for anyone who can't make it in person, and with regular Eucharist, prayer groups, and pastoral visits. The staff, from Director of Nursing Joe Moore and Administrator Rosemary Port to social worker Jen Zulli-Ferrill, activities coordinator Colleen Bair, and health information staff led by Janice Ege, stay busy making sure the place runs clean and orderly, with strict cleaning protocols and infection prevention practices, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, with PPE, frequent testing, and virtual ways to help families stay in touch. Everyone who works here, including the medical and therapy teams, is trained to provide friendly and compassionate care, and there's a focus on making residents feel at home, known for being a place where people are treated with love, respect, and kindness. There's a library, TV rooms with big screens for sports and movies, exercise and gardening opportunities, plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to gather, fast laundry service, and plenty of support for those with speech or swallowing problems following illness. Staff helps with daily routines, individualized care and therapy, and coordinates activities and volunteer opportunities for those who want to pitch in or join in. The grounds are pretty and landscaped, the environment stays clean and bright, and the facility accepts employment applications by mail, fax, email, or in-person, giving people in the community a chance to join a caring team dedicated to helping older adults feel comfortable, cared for, and at home.