Katera's Kove Personal Care And Secured Dementia Community in Wampum, Pennsylvania, has 79 beds that include studio apartments, single bedroom units, and semi-private rooms, and out of these, there's a 29-bed secured memory care unit for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's. The community serves seniors needing assisted living, nursing care, and specialized memory care, with a design meant for people who have memory issues and those who are prone to wandering, using alarm bracelets and secure doors for safety. Staff are on duty day and night, always awake, to help with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication, mobility needs, and personal care like reminders for grooming and toileting, which is good for people who might forget these things. Residents with Parkinson's, difficulties with speech, major behavioral challenges, and complex physical care needs can receive care here, even in cases requiring full assistance with lifts or diabetes management with insulin help.
Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals visit regularly, and there's a registered nurse plus a Certified Dementia Practitioner who lead the care team, and they make personalized plans for each person and keep track of health, medications, and ongoing needs. For dementia, Parkinson's, and cognitive impairments, the community has secured areas and a building just for memory care, with special support for those with behaviors like aggression or trying to exit. Family members are encouraged to visit and join holiday events, cookouts, fireworks, and celebrations, and activities like gardening, arts and crafts, karaoke, trivia, stretching, music programs, daily entertainment, and brain fitness classes fill the calendar to help residents stay engaged.
Amenities are many, with home-cooked meals served all day, snacks available, and special diets like gluten-free, low sodium, vegetarian, or diabetic options, all supervised by a dietitian or sometimes a chef. There's a community dining hall, theater room, arts room, chapel, game room, library, fitness room, spa and wellness room, reading area, communal kitchen, laundry, housekeeper, concierge service, and walking or jogging paths, with large balconies, outdoor courtyards, and landscaped grounds complete with a water fountain for anyone who likes the outdoors. Private rooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, internet, private bathrooms, closets, and kitchenettes. Pets are allowed for those who want to bring along a companion animal.
Safety comes first, with 24-hour emergency call systems, secured entrances, services, and staff trained continuously with help from groups like the Alzheimer's Association, and residents can stay here as their needs change-aging in place-rather than having to move out if they need more care later. There's regular health checkups, medication management, support after surgery, therapy services, help for non-ambulatory residents, diabetic and incontinence care, and even hospice and respite programs for those who need extra support or temporary stays. Transportation is available for a fee, with parking for residents who can still drive, and families can join in community programs or get support through education and activities. Staff are regarded as compassionate and dedicated, with a family-owned environment focusing on dignity, safety, and respect, making Katera's Kove a steady option for seniors who need both comfort and supervision.
