Praxis in Easton, PA is a senior living community that offers a range of care options, and it's especially focused on residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, providing specialized memory care with a secured memory care unit where services and activities are carefully planned for those who may wander or feel confused. The facility supports different needs, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, residential care homes, and both long-term and short-term stays, plus hospice and respite care for end-of-life or temporary support. Staff, including nurses and licensed medical professionals, help with daily activities like dressing, showering, toileting, hygiene, and medication, and the team can handle more complex medical issues like wound care, pain management, stroke recovery, PEG/G-Tube and NG Tube administration, IV fluids, ABT, oxygen, and even things like PICC line and Halter monitor services, so residents with high medical needs can stay as their requirements change.
Special diet options cover diabetes, high blood pressure, vegetarian, kosher, low sodium, gluten-free, and allergen-free needs, and the kitchen serves three homemade meals every day with different preferences in mind. There's an on-site pharmacy and 24-hour emergency services, along with podiatry, dental, psychiatry, incontinence care, non-ambulatory and diabetic care, plus physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and the center is both Medicare and Medicaid certified, with compliance to state and federal funding standards and follows the Affordable Care Act, and it's been serving seniors since 1985. Mr. Jay Laff is the administrator, and there's a full array of care types, including adult day care and home health support, specifically for people with conditions like Alzheimer's.
Praxis has 115 beds and usually about 110 residents, so it's medium-sized, and rooms come with regular maid service and an emergency call system, with plenty of different layouts offered. The facility arranges transportation for errands or appointments, and has options for family outreach, family support, and education. It isn't BBB accredited, but it's got a steady record, with no fines or penalties in the latest reporting year, and it currently has a 3 out of 5 stars Medicare rating, which covers safety, staffing, and quality. Health and safety records are maintained with any deficiencies recorded as required.
Activities and amenities at Praxis mean there's a good variety, like health and wellness programs, daily exercise, music therapy, pet therapy, recreation rooms, tabletop games, arts and crafts, outdoor sitting areas by the pond, indoor and outdoor common spaces, a resident store, chapel, book room, hot tub, steam room, social evening events, and fitness classes. There are organized events like movie nights and devotional gatherings, as well as support for mental health and behavioral recovery, with connections to resources for opioid help, disaster support, suicide prevention, and even clinical trials. Residents can also join music programs, group meals in the dining hall or on-site restaurant, and spend time in the garden areas or private patios.
Praxis supports independent seniors as well as those needing help, and provides nursing care, home health assistance, and help with medications. There's a focus on emotional and social support too, with counseling and social services on site. The property provides easy access for wheelchairs, beautician and barber options, laundry and dry-cleaning service, and offers safety systems like alarms and locked units for residents at high risk of wandering. Praxis also has interactive tools like a symptom checker, behavioral health education resources, a care guide, and a health library for residents and families, and it's associated with Easton Health and Rehabilitation. With its blend of healthcare and daily living help, Praxis provides a steady home for seniors with routine needs or more advanced care requirements.
