Countryside Personal Care Home sits in the Laurel Highlands and operates more like a big house than what most folks think of as a facility, with a family-like feeling thanks to owners Justine Hay, a registered nurse, and her husband Butch, who handles the upkeep and helps make everything run smoothly, and it's clear they care about making everyone feel at home. The care home is licensed under state license number 332020, and staff speak English and provide help for those needing language support. Residents receive both assisted living and Alzheimer's care in a supportive, secure setting, and staff members are available at all hours to assist with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, and feeding if that's needed, and medication management and personalized meal preparation are provided to suit different health needs and dietary preferences. The owner and staff focus on improving each resident's quality of life, and folks can count on a caring environment where needs get met daily, with a strong sense of everyone being cherished and treated like family, and where well-being and safety come first.
There are several types of furnished rooms, including studio and semi-private choices, and each room offers wireless internet, cable TV, and a telephone connection to keep in touch with loved ones, plus you'll find kitchenettes, which helps make things feel homey. The home aims for comfort and independence, including a 24-hour call system, an emergency alert setup, and supervision for safety, and all rooms and common spaces are maintained by housekeeping and laundry staff who also take care of linens. There are private dining rooms, a main dining area with restaurant-style, all-day dining, and home-cooked meals served daily, plus the team accommodates special diets.
Countryside has a beauty salon and barber space on site for hair and grooming needs, and the full-time activity director plans a wide range of activities, including movie nights, themed events, and both community-sponsored and resident-run programs, plus there are plenty of group events to keep everyone engaged. There are mental wellness and cognitive health programs to provide support for those who need it, and a respite program is available for those needing short-term care.
Residents can relax in outdoor areas like the front porch, outdoor seating with nice views, and gardens with walking paths, and there are libraries and arts rooms for hobbies and relaxation. The environment stays warm and friendly, and staff work to make every resident feel seen and appreciated, doing their best to help everyone feel like they belong. With a focus on attentiveness, the owners and staff try to notice and respond to needs quickly, and the home does its best to avoid the feel of an institution, keeping the place lively, warm, and familiar.
