The Lakes at Jefferson, also known as The Lakes at Jefferson Nugent, offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services on 24 acres of woods and fields, with two lakes, a fishing pond, and a koi pond, and the place sits among quiet farmland and trees, so you get a nice slice of nature right outside your door. There are 43 personal care studios on the second floor where trained staff are there around the clock, while the ground floor has independent living apartments, each with a kitchenette and private bathroom, plus private entrances that connect right to the parking area and patio-some folks even use electric skillets and hot plates if they want to cook, and there's in-room meal service when residents prefer eating meals privately. The dining rooms serve daily meals made by award-winning chefs, with menus that change every day and cater to different needs, including vegetarian diets, and folks can get snacks during the day.
The community has housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, and there are social, educational, and recreational activities planned every day-arts and crafts, music programs, games, religious services, outings, visits from entertainers, and field trips, plus exercise programs and fitness and wellness events, so no one's left without something to do unless that's what they want. The large patio has a fire pit where people sit in the evenings, and there are walking trails and garden spaces all over, so it's easy to get outside, though even the indoor common areas like the living rooms and dining rooms have Wi-Fi and cable TV, giving plenty of places to gather or to sit quietly.
They provide a nurse on staff part-time, plus a licensed nurse on call 24 hours a day, and the team helps with medication reminders, mobility support, hygiene, and personal care, with trained personal care assistants, as well as health services, on-site lab draws, and X-rays as needed. People who need therapy, such as occupational, physical, or speech therapy, or help with memory issues or dementia, can get that here too, and there is support for subacute, cardiac, diabetes, hospice, IV, orthopedic, outpatient rehabilitation, renal, respite, wound, and pulmonary care, plus nutrition care and prosthetic or orthotic training. Medical social workers are around, too, if someone needs them.
Transportation is included, whether it's getting to appointments or just running errands, and the rent covers most things, so there aren't a ton of surprise charges. Independent residents enjoy the freedom to come and go, prepare some of their own meals, and even host visitors thanks to guest parking. The on-site beauty salon, fitness center, salon services, and access to therapy and rehabilitation, plus all the games, religious activities, and outings, show the place tries to make daily life comfortable and lively for everyone.
People mention how friendly the culture is, with staff known for being kind and helpful, and the facility has won awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star for good care and services. Residents can't have pets themselves, but the place is pet friendly, with therapy animals visiting often, and close pets nearby. The business is accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania, and follows strong trust and industry policies. Ms. Jonelle Haynie is the administrator.
