Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley is a non-profit senior living community in Philadelphia, PA, for adults who meet a minimum age requirement. Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and rehabilitation, so folks can stay in the same place even as their needs change, which a lot of people like for worry-free planning. The Stapeley campus has a neighborhood feel, a lush green courtyard, and spaces with lots of character; the building's quaint and recently updated, with renovated apartments that include studios, one-bedroom, and even two-bedroom floor plans, though those bigger units can be hard to come by. There's a range of prices depending on the room selected, and published rates help folks plan ahead. The community doesn't charge move-in or buy-in fees, but there's a second-person fee if a couple shares an apartment.
Care services cover everything from help with bathing, dressing, and medication to skilled nursing and on-site therapy like physical, speech, and occupational therapies, so if someone needs a change in care, they don't have to leave. The Stapeley Hall assisted living program, for example, gives residents support with daily tasks, communal spaces, and round-the-clock staffing. The Bridges program is designed for people who need memory care, with secured areas, custom plans, safety bracelets for wandering prevention, and activities to keep minds active, whether someone's managing Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Residents who need more medical supervision can go to the nursing section, which has certified skilled beds, medical staff including RNs and LPNs, and visiting therapists, podiatrists, and dentists. At any time, staff are awake and available, and nurses are always on hand, with help for those needing things like insulin administration, standby assistance, or mechanical lift transfers.
Pets are welcome, with cats and dogs allowed, and the property's got a courtyard, outdoor spaces, and wheelchair accessible showers for those needing them. The campus has on-site activities, arts and craft classes, gardening beds, a library, media room, intergenerational programs, devotional services, and dedicated social and fitness events, though sometimes staff don't publish specific activities in advance. Meal service includes restaurant-style dining with meals from a professional chef and special diets like gluten-free, low-sodium, or vegan, and folks don't have to cook for themselves. The Fireside Restaurant and other communal spaces offer places to relax with neighbors. Free transportation is available for errands or appointments within five miles, which means residents don't always need a car, but parking's still provided. There's a 24-hour emergency call system in every apartment, and the community sits close to bus lines for visiting family or going out.
Stapeley's certified as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and it takes Medicare and Medicaid, which can help with costs. The staff assist folks with non-ambulatory needs, help remind those with incontinence, and support behavioral care, so even those with difficult symptoms or wandering are supported safely. The campus doesn't have formal resident or family councils, but families and residents report high satisfaction. Stapeley's earned recognition for its meals, activities, and resident experience, which says something about life there. Folks can stay for respite care, or move in for the long haul, and there's always someone to help, day or night. The mission revolves around compassion and kindness, aiming to give seniors the freedom to stay active, enjoy friendships, and get the help they need in a clean, well-kept environment.
