The Patrician, found in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is a personal care home with room for up to 24 residents, and people say it has a homelike feel and caregivers who know what they're doing, even without being asked. Residents can pick private or shared suites, with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable TV, and Wi-Fi, and there are cozy living spaces already furnished, so folks don't have to worry about bringing a lot. Air-conditioning keeps things comfortable, and there's a 24-hour call system for emergencies, with staff staying up through the night just in case someone needs help, whether for medication management, bathing, dressing, mobility, or even special needs like insulin shots-everything depends on who's working at the time.
Meals are made from organic foods and served in a restaurant-style dining room, with options for different diets, including allergies, high blood pressure, or diabetes, plus homemade food served at least once a day, sometimes more. There's a beauty salon and barber for haircuts or styling, and even a mobile stylist can come by. Laundry, housekeeping, and linens are taken care of, so folks can focus on other things, and transportation is always available for doctor visits, shopping, or religious outings, and the staff can arrange rides for other needs too.
People can take part in daily scheduled activities, from music therapy and art classes, to tabletop games, animal therapy, fitness, and movie nights, and there are both community and resident-run socials in the evenings, so there's always something going on for those who want it. Residents also have access to a book room, arts room, jacuzzi, sauna, movie entertainment, fitness schedules, a fitness room, and outdoor options like a gazebo, garden, patio, and walking paths, making it easier to relax or exercise as they wish.
The Patrician offers memory care, hospice, and respite care, with staff who are trained to help seniors, including those with dementia, medical issues, or behavioral needs. Assistance with daily living, medication, personal care, and all arrangements are available around the clock. Every part of the home, from community dining with personalized meals to support for social or spiritual activities, aims to make life easy and comfortable for seniors, with housekeeping and maintenance included so there's nothing to worry about. The management and care team focus on kindness, try to treat everyone like family, support family caregivers with consultations, and work to make each day memorable for residents. Apartments include studios too, and everyone can use common areas like a library, courtyard, and community garden whenever they'd like.
