Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley sits on a hill and overlooks Mt. Nittany, so you get nice views while you relax outside in a rocking chair, and this is a one-story community with a cozy feel, where you'll find friendly staff members who help residents live as independently as possible, and there are different levels of care, like Enhanced Personal Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, Short-Term Respite Stay, and even Hospice Coordination for those who need it later on, and because it's a continuing care retirement community, folks can get more support right on the same campus if their needs change. The apartments come as studios, deluxe studios, and two-room suites, each with a private bathroom and a big closet, and every unit has an emergency call system to help keep residents safe, while the whole building has a full sprinkler system, and staff are trained and available all day and night, with a licensed Health Care Director on call at all times. There's a securely monitored Memory Care Neighborhood with programs like the Chronicles memory support using the Best Friends™ approach and "Along the Journey" to help those with memory loss, plus lots of serene outdoor spaces, like enclosed courtyards and raised garden beds where residents can enjoy the sun safely.
The place offers a good mix of social, spiritual, and health-focused activities, so residents get scheduled devotional services for both Catholic and Protestant faiths along with visits from a chaplain, while there's an on-site house of worship for those who want to attend services or pray quietly. Staff organize different kinds of fun and learning, with an activities director putting together daily events, outings, arts and crafts, movie nights in a theatre room, and programs such as reminiscence therapy and sensory-based activities like snoezelen, which are meant to help residents connect and feel engaged. The building has a beauty salon and a barber shop where folks can get a haircut or style for a small fee, spa features for relaxation, and there are plenty of indoor common areas, a bistro, billiard lounge, library, TV lounge, fireplace lounges, and several gardens with walking paths and rocking chairs. Guests and residents can gather in private dining rooms, or residents can help influence menu choices through community cuisine programs, and all meals plus basic utilities are included in the monthly fee-meals are served restaurant-style and the kitchen tries to accommodate preferences.
Residents who need help with daily things like dressing, bathing, or getting around can rely on staff for support, with extra services like housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled transportation on a community van for appointments, events, or shopping; some transportation is complimentary and some comes at cost, and there's even resident parking and access to local bus lines. Those needing physical therapy can get it onsite, and the community is wheelchair-friendly, with accessible showers and private bathrooms in every unit, while outdoor areas like the backyard, patio gardens, and secure memory care courtyard invite people to get fresh air or work in the raised beds if they like gardening.
Celebration Villa of Nittany Valley puts a focus on mental, social, and spiritual wellness, believing that good health covers more than just medicine, and offers life enrichment programs and activities meant to encourage friendships, hobbies, and ongoing learning. There's short-term respite care for those recovering from hospital stays or when a caregiver needs a break, with hospice, skilled nursing, and enhanced personal care all available as needs change. The community allows close pets by arrangement and offers Wi-Fi/high-speed internet for those wanting to stay connected. Priority Life Care manages the site, and people can take virtual tours online if they can't visit in person, which makes it easier to get a sense of the place before making any choices.
