Ragin's Boarding Home sits at 804 N 38th St in Philadelphia and uses "Boarding Home" in its name to set it apart from other care places, focusing on a more home-like, small-scale setting for older adults who want that calm environment, and Ragin's covers a range of care from independent living and personal care to memory and respite care, so seniors living there can get help with bathing, dressing, getting around, and managing their medicines, with dedicated staff always nearby to give careful, respectful support. People at Ragin's can choose from different places to live, like studio apartments, fully furnished one-bedroom or three-bedroom spots, companion suites, condos, or even detached homes and townhomes, and rooms often have kitchenettes, cable, phone service, and WiFi, so it really can feel like your own place, but with the added help and safety you need, and there's a 24-hour call system, security gates, and supervision round-the-clock for peace of mind, especially for people with memory loss who also get features like a wander guard system and safe outdoor walking paths.
The place offers a lot for daily life and entertainment, like a woodworking shop, a piano or organ, a theater room, a computer and media center, a large library, a fitness center, a billiards lounge, a game room, and even an arts and crafts center, so there's always something to do for people who feel social, and the main street shops area, swimming pool, indoor courtyards, enclosed courtyards, raised garden beds, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and other indoor and outdoor spaces let folks enjoy time with others or by themselves, whatever they feel like. Ragin's has a full meal service with meals planned by chefs, options for special diets like vegetarian or diabetic, and choices like dining rooms, shared meals, private dining rooms, or even room service, so you can have meals the way you like, and laundry and housekeeping are also covered either in private rooms or shared spaces as you want. There's a beauty salon on hand too, while guest services and scheduled activities-both community-sponsored and resident-run-help everybody find company and friendships if that's what they're after.
The location right in the middle of Philadelphia means it's pretty easy to get to shops, parks, restaurants, and hospitals, and for getting around, the place offers free transportation and is close to public transit, plus there's resident parking if you want to keep a car. Special care covers medication help, physical therapy, diabetic care, and coordination with doctors, while there's also case management and personalized care adjustments for everybody, depending on what's needed, including for memory or hospice care if things change. Pets like dogs and cats are allowed, companion suites let folks share, and the community's designed to help residents keep as much independence as possible while still having a warm, welcoming space-so you'll find both security and a chance to stay busy or relax, with staff that treat everyone like family, though you'd want to call to check when they're open, since there aren't hours listed anywhere, and there's no website or email for extra details.
