LECOM - Parkside at Westminster sits in the heart of southwest Millcreek, Erie, PA, in a quiet, park-like setting with tall maple trees, colorful gardens, and green spaces, with 76 roomy apartments spread across three stories, most having big living rooms, patios or balconies, and fully equipped kitchens with one or two bedrooms and lots of closet space. Residents find helpful staff, a clean environment, and well-kept buildings, and many appreciate the homey feeling, especially since cats and dogs are allowed. The variety of care levels means folks living here can choose independent living, assisted living, memory care, or even home health services if that's needed, and people can age in place with support through the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging. Units are wheelchair friendly, some have walk-in tubs and stackable washers and dryers, and there are options for older adults looking for senior apartments, condos, or townhomes.
People have plenty to do, with activities like art and cooking classes, day trips, educational speakers, entertainment, lifelong learning programs, fitness and wellness offered through LifeWorks Erie, and religious services including Catholic and Protestant options with a chaplain visiting. Community programming focuses on helping folks live healthy and active, and the common rooms and outdoor areas give places to meet friends, join social events, or try new hobbies. Technology services include senior-friendly internet and cell phones, plus Wi-Fi in apartments, and there are safety features like medication dispensers and medical alert systems from Bay Alarm Medical, ADT, and Medical Guardian. Meals, personal care, and medical support are part of the program too, with geriatric health services, outpatient therapy, pharmacy, and even the Visiting Nurses Association offering home care and hospice support.
The campus is close to shops, cafes, theaters, the Erie Art Museum, Presque Isle State Park, and public transportation, so people can get out and enjoy the city or the lakefront. Parkside at Westminster is part of the larger LECOM Senior Living system, which offers more choices nearby in Erie, Millcreek, and North East, including skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation at places like LECOM Senior Living Center and others if more support is needed. The whole community sticks to giving respectful, ethical, and empathetic care, and stays active in health education and outreach for the Erie region. Community resources, advocacy, and behavioral health recovery programs are also available, and the staff have a good reputation for making residents feel welcome and supported through every stage of aging.
