The Grove at Washington

The Grove at Washington sits at 1198 W Wylie Ave, in Washington, PA, and offers seniors skilled nursing care, nursing home services, and short-term or long-term rehabilitation therapy in a 74-bed facility, with beds certified for both Medicare and Medicaid insurance, and they also help with VA benefits and provide guidance for veterans and families, which is nice for folks who need a little financial help. You'll find the building well-equipped with hospital-grade furniture and equipment along with rooms that can be furnished, private bathrooms, telephones, air conditioning, cable TV, kitchenettes, and high-speed internet, so residents can be comfortable and stay connected, and folks who need extra support with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, moving around, and managing medication can count on 24-hour supervision, a strong team of certified staff, a 12-16 hour nursing support system, and a call system if extra help's needed during the day or night. Staff speak English, and they're trained and described as helpful, joyful, and kind, which helps keep the place feeling warm and friendly, and folks with more serious needs, like memory support for Alzheimer's or dementia, will find specialized care and activities aimed at reducing confusion, providing safety, and supporting mental and emotional health, plus programs like occupational therapy, specialty rehab, advanced technology for recovery, and care plans made with families involved. Meals are cooked by chefs with menu choices for dietary needs, community dining, options for different schedules, and dining rooms with a restaurant-like setting, which can be good for anyone with allergies or diabetes, and daily housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, and concierge support make things run smoother for seniors who want a little less to worry about. Seniors here have plenty to do with activity rooms, game rooms, a library, arts and crafts, music, a movie theater, fitness rooms, spa and wellness spaces, regular movie nights, and outdoor walking paths and programs, with resident-run activities, scheduled events seven days a week, and a support group that meets monthly, so staying active and social is easy for most residents. The Grove at Washington helps seniors keep their independence with personal care services like assisted living, memory care, and in-home care plans, and transportation and parking are available if folks need to get to appointments or want to go out in the community. The place has recently gone through ownership changes, but they remain a for-profit facility serving people in the Pennsylvania and West Virginia regions with a strong focus on skilled nursing needs, so people recovering from surgery or a hospital stay or needing nursing and supportive care should feel confident they're in a safe, decently-staffed environment where care and supervision come first, even if they aren't perfect, because having people who listen and want to find solutions, with resident and family councils giving feedback, goes a long way in making life better for those who call this place home. The Grove at Washington takes pride in offering a mix of care and support for seniors at all different levels, but right now they're not taking in new patients, so it's best to check on openings if considering a move.