The Muhlenberg Lodge in Lititz, Pennsylvania, is a large senior care community that serves adults aged 62 and older with a total of 90 assisted living units, and you'll see it's sort of tucked in that small town, which gives residents a quieter setting. The community provides several levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, personal care, memory support for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and even in-home care through Your Neighborhood Connection. Living choices come in private or semi-private studio apartments, and these have safe designs, such as grab bars, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and cable TV, which makes daily living a bit easier.
Residents benefit from chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining room, with options for pureed or allergy-sensitive meals, snacks in between meals, and all-day dining, and the community will also offer coffee at the Coffee & Cork Eatery or meals on the patio. Staff helps with daily activities like bathing, dressing, transferring, medication management, and diabetes and incontinence care, plus regular nurse oversight, health checks, and 24-hour supervision are always there for safety. The Muhlenberg Lodge supports people with mobility issues, helps them move from bed to wheelchair, and has wellness programs, massage therapy, and a fitness center to keep up health for those who want it.
Community features include a chapel, library, pub, barbershop, billiards/game room, woodshop, spa/sauna room, and outdoor walking paths. Residents can join in daily activities, entertainment in the on-site theater, movie nights, music programs, and computer learning classes, with scheduled transportation for off-site trips and help with appointments, so no one's left stranded. Pet lovers can bring their pets, which means people don't have to leave their companions behind. Family support groups offer help for families, and the community room and business room are spaces where people can gather or attend programs.
Rehabilitation services are available if somebody's recovering from surgery, illness, or a fall, and there's a "Rehab to Home" program for short-term care needs, including therapy for strokes and wounds. Temporary or long-term skilled nursing care is also available, and the Memory Care unit is secure and staffed by people trained in memory support, using advanced support methods for those with dementia.
The community covers most utilities, provides maintenance, and takes care of daily chores so residents can focus on hobbies or relaxation instead of upkeep, and they also offer community-sponsored activities and outdoor programs. Residents have all-day access to assistance, meals, and social space, with staff on site at all times and an emergency call system in every apartment. The building has a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces and makes an effort to nurture the body, mind, and spirit of each person, while offering enough choice to promote independence whenever possible. The Muhlenberg Lodge is closed to new appointments on Sundays, but you can set up a visit Monday through Saturday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, which is useful if you want to take a walk-through or talk to staff about what might work best for someone's needs. It is a part of Luthercare, which also works with early childhood learning in the region.
