The Birches at Newtown sits in a place that looks and feels a bit like a New England cottage, with apartments that are clean, homey, and well taken care of, coming in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plans. Heritage Senior Living manages the community, and the staff pays attention to residents, showing care and responding to their needs while helping with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medicine management any time day or night. Residents with memory loss can join the Daybreak Memory Care program, which is one of the care options offered, and anyone in the building can get help from personal care services or take part in therapy sessions through the FOX Therapy Rehabilitation Program. There are daily exercise classes led by trained professionals, with other health and wellness programs designed to keep people moving and as independent as they can be. The dining room is bright and comfortable, with meals that focus on nutrition and quality ingredients, while activities like games, art projects, live music, and holiday celebrations fill the days. Residents who want to feel connected can find a link to the Jewish community and take part in social, physical, and emotional activities the staff sets up. Security, independence, privacy, and friendship matter here, and the team adjusts care to each person as much as possible, always aiming to support both safety and dignity, though the place itself remains affordable for those needing some level of help. The community is always looking for ways to do things better by asking for feedback on things like food choices and events, and if anyone wants more details, everything is up on the website.
Beautiful facility but staffing concerns
I toured and moved my parent here and overall I'm very pleased - the building is beautiful, impeccably kept and home-like, the staff are warm, professional and genuinely caring, and there are lots of activities, fitness classes, on-site PT and good meals that helped my loved one thrive. The transition was smooth and the day staff are attentive, but I did see staffing shortages, high turnover and slow/night-shift response at times. Memory care raised concerns (odors and some behaviors not well controlled) and a few housekeeping/kitchen issues popped up. Pricing felt confusing with multiple service fees and no single set price - ask for a clear written breakdown. I'd recommend visiting, talking candidly about staffing and costs, and touring the memory care unit before deciding. Overall a superb facility with a few important caveats.
Pricing
$5,507+/mo | Semi-private | Assisted Living | ||
$6,608+/mo | 1 Bedroom | Assisted Living | ||
$7,159+/mo | Studio | Assisted Living |
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Memory care community services
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About The Birches at Newtown
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The Birches at Newtown offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,507 per month.
The Birches at Newtown offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 19 photos of The Birches at Newtown on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 70 Durham Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940.
Yes, The Birches at Newtown offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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