Saint John XXIII Home

Saint John XXIII Home sits at 2250 Shenango Valley Freeway in Hermitage, PA, and has space for up to 88 residents, and the place is run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, though anyone of any faith is welcomed and treated with dignity. The campus provides independent living, assisted living, personal care, memory care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, hospice, and home care, and has been doing so for over 30 years, with all the necessary state licenses in place. There are private and semi-private rooms, studio apartments, and one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments, each with kitchenettes or even full-size kitchens, cable TV, air conditioning, appliances, and Wi-Fi, so people can pick whichever setup fits their needs best.

The community covers pretty much every service option, so independent folks can live in apartments, and those who need extra help can get 24/7 care in personal care, special needs, and nursing long-term care areas. There's always a team of skilled caregivers and registered nurses onsite, handling things like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, tube feeding, IV therapy, wound care, flu shots, and even help for those who need incontinence care-or who have diabetes or trouble getting around. The staff carry out physical, occupational, and speech therapy for people recovering from illness or needing ongoing rehab, and there's memory care geared to those with Alzheimer's and dementia, all shaped through personalized care plans supervised by physicians.

Meals are served in a dining room under the care of a professional chef, and a dietitian oversees the menus, handling special dietary needs-folks can request things like diabetic-friendly meals or snacks, and the food's often recognized for quality and taste. Every day, there are scheduled social and recreational activities, fitness programs, devotional opportunities, planned day trips, and field trips for those who want to get out, along with a variety of resident-run events and family engagement activities. The home has community lounges, a common living room with movies, an activity room, several indoor and outdoor common areas, a quiet secure courtyard, a screened-in sunroom, a gazebo, and patio space, offering rooms for walks or visits with family and friends.

Saint John XXIII Home keeps things running with personal laundry, housekeeping, and dry cleaning, plus move-in coordination and concierge services. They set up transportation to doctor's appointments, bring in dental and podiatry services, and offer remote patient monitoring, mental wellness support, and follow all required immunizations. There are emergency alert systems in all units for safety, and those needing help with daily living-dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, showering-can receive it.

The home provides long-term nursing care for up to 54 people, with special needs care for 24 people, and independent living options for others, always with a 24-hour call system and supervision. Residents have access to both in-house and offsite religious services, and all care follows the Catholic Church's teachings, but the facility supports people from every background. Staff are often reviewed as friendly and helpful, and the activity programs get high marks from families. The building's close to pharmacies, restaurants, grocery stores, and churches but set away from main roads with its quiet outdoor spaces for relaxation. Studio apartments start at around $3,900 per month, and there are cost assistance and VA benefits help available. The home is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and aims to provide a safe, supportive setting where each resident's unique needs are respected and met. More information is on their webpage.