Griffith House sits in St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, about 8.5 miles from Chambersburg, and offers assisted living in a small, quiet community with just 6 beds, so things tend to stay peaceful and personal and you'll feel like you really get to know the folks there, and family members can park onsite when visiting. The place focuses on helping older adults stay as independent as possible, but staff stand by to help with things like dressing, bathing, getting in and out of bed, and moving around if needed, plus medication management and nursing services, all with 24-hour staff available, so seniors can feel secure knowing someone's always nearby. Griffith House has both doctor transportation and arrangements for other rides, and it coordinates care with outside healthcare providers too. The home serves organic meals and is ready to handle things like diabetes diets, allergies, and other dietary needs, and residents eat together in dining rooms or can use their own kitchenettes because some units are studio style, some are one-bedrooms, some are shared, and all are fully furnished with private bathrooms, telephones, cable, internet, air-conditioning, and an emergency alert system for safety.
You'll find help with things like incontinence care, continence management, and even stand-by assistance, plus help transferring and handling daily living activities for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. Griffith House also offers specialized Parkinson's care and provides dementia-friendly menus, working to match individual service plans to each resident's needs, so every senior gets help that fits them. Seniors can bring pets, and there's a garden along with walking paths to enjoy nature, plus rooms come with high-definition TVs for entertainment, and scheduled movie nights and community activities keep folks engaged. Shared amenities include a bistro, games room, library, theater, chapel service, and even private laundry, with housekeeping and linen services handled for you. Residents can choose between shared rooms and private suites, and there's help arranging move-ins, so things go smoother when a new person comes in. Griffith House is considered a Residential Care Home, meaning it gives support in a more home-like setting and emphasizes a community feel where seniors share activities and meals but still have their own private space if they want it. Staff are available Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For information about current openings or more details about their care types, they recommend connecting by phone.
