Golden Livingcenter - Lancaster offers nursing care, skilled rehab, and assisted living all in one place, with a wide range of services for older adults, so folks can get help with dressing, bathing, and medication if they need it, and there are also independent living options for those who want a more active, social style without worrying about cooking, cleaning, or laundry, and the staff handle housekeeping, meals, laundry, and even provide transportation and plan outings into the community. The center provides long-term care, short-term rehab, and specialized memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, so family members can rest easier knowing their loved ones are in a secure, supportive place, though memory care usually costs much more than normal healthcare for older adults. There are studio rooms, apartment-style living spaces, some with living rooms and kitchenettes, and residents can choose from private or semi-private rooms, some with their own bathrooms, so people can find what feels comfortable, and pets are allowed, too. Meals are prepared by chefs and planned by nutritionists, and everyone eats together in a communal dining area, with plenty of choice, so residents get nutritional support without needing to cook, and there are social events, yoga, stretching, outdoor spaces, field trips, and things like internet access to help people stay connected and active.
Nursing staff speak English, and staff include registered nurses (0.55 hours per resident), LPNs (0.77 hours per resident), and CNAs (1.86 hours per resident), and the overall total staff hours per resident comes to 1.32, so residents get a fair amount of hands-on care compared to some other places. About 6% of short-stay residents develop pressure sores and 13% experience moderate to severe pain, but nobody's had delirium, and flu vaccination rates were 80% for short-stay and 86% for long-stay residents, with 89% of short-stay and 94% of long-stay folks getting the pneumonia vaccine. Around 6% of residents lose too much weight, 3% get urinary tract infections, and 1% are physically restrained, with depression and anxiety showing up in about 29% of the residents, and 59% of low-risk residents lose control of bowel or bladder, while only 0% of low-risk long-stay residents get pressure sores compared to 10% for those at high risk. About 15% of the residents end up needing more help with daily activities over time. The facility is for-profit and run as a partnership, isn't inside a hospital or a continuing care retirement community, but does participate in Medicare and Medicaid, and has 124 certified beds with about 115 residents typically, so people can have some space and are not crowded. There's 24-hour nursing, therapy, medical management, specialized equipment, on-site meals, and everything is fully sprinklered for fire safety, which should be a comfort. They've received awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities for both care and friendly staff, though there have been some environment and resident rights deficiencies reported in health inspections. The facility allows both resident and family councils, and there are common areas indoors and out for socializing or relaxing. Golden Livingcenter - Lancaster isn't a Special Focus Facility, but it has had some health and safety inspection deficiencies, mostly tied to nursing care. There's no hospital on site, but they do have home care aides that help with companionship or non-medical help at home. In short, the center offers a mix of care and services that cover a lot of needs as people age, with options for active seniors or those who need more support, and a focus on comfort, safety, and daily living help.
