Vine Street PCH, also called Vine Street Manor, sits in Philadelphia's Haddington neighborhood at 230 N 65th St, where the classic stone design and large front garden give the place a welcoming look, and you'll notice how the front desk staff greet people every weekday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., though they close on weekends so families and loved ones might want to plan visits around that. The community handles several types of care-independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and even continuing care retirement communities, so folks can stay as their needs change without having to move somewhere else if they don't want to. There are 84 beds in private and semi-private rooms, and you'll see safety and handicap features, with emergency call systems in every room, which helps people feel a bit safer and lets them get help quickly if they need it, and they let small pets come visit or stay with residents, which is nice for animal lovers.
People find the meals comforting, since trained chefs and meal planners cook home-style food with a focus on balanced nutrition and quality ingredients every day, serving food in a way that meets different dietary needs, including diabetic care and incontinence care, plus common areas both inside and outside let people eat, relax, or visit with friends and family. The staff includes aides and skilled on-site nurses, so whether someone needs help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, wants support for memory loss like Alzheimer's or dementia, or needs more specialized nursing for things like wound care or rehabilitation, there's trained help around, including wellness programs too. Residents can use laundry services, get medication reminders, and receive personal care while still maintaining independence as much as they're able, as the team here aims to keep folks feeling supported but not smothered.
The community keeps a steady calendar of planned activities, social events, devotional activities, and therapy programs-bridge games, board games, music therapy, and other pastimes help residents stay physically, mentally, and emotionally active, with transportation arranged for doctor visits, shopping trips, and religious services outside the community, especially since there are lots of churches, medical offices, and retail stores close by. Some people use the home care services for non-medical help and companionship so they can keep living at home until they're ready to move in, and respite care is offered too for families who need a break. The rooms with a traditional charm, indoor gathering spaces, and secure memory care areas make it a calm and friendly place, with attentive staff and plenty of small comforts-so whether a resident's looking for active independent living with no yard work, needs more medical attention, or wants a safe place for memory care, Vine Street PCH tries to meet many needs without fuss or big promises, focusing on being a safe, caring community with a classic feel right in Philadelphia.
