Willow View Personal Care Home in Williamsport, PA, welcomes seniors age 55 and up and has 29 licensed beds for residents who need different types of help, whether that means offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, or even hospice if that's needed, and because it's a licensed personal care home it follows all the important rules and is surveyed by the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services to make sure everything stays safe and proper for residents. People who move in at Willow View get to choose between private suites, shared apartments, or single bedrooms, all of which come furnished and set up with kitchenettes and private bathrooms-some are ADA compliant-so everyone can feel comfortable and secure, and you get air-conditioning, cable television, high-speed internet, telephone service, and even all your utilities are paid, plus maintenance-free living so you don't need to worry about cooking or cleaning, because housekeeping and linen services take care of that, and the staff keeps things running all day and night to help with medication, bathing, dressing, grooming, and unscheduled care if someone needs it at any hour. Living here means staff help with daily activities like eating, transfers, and sometimes spoon-feeding if necessary, and folks with conditions such as diabetes or Parkinson's disease get special care, including personalized meal plans for specific dietary restrictions and all three daily meals are homemade and use organic food, with snacks in between, and residents can ask for nutritional accommodations if they have high blood pressure or need other types of meal preparation.
There's a restaurant-style dining hall, a small library for quiet time, a cozy barber and beauty salon where a mobile stylist can come if someone's not feeling up to going out, and then there are extras like outdoor garden areas, landscaped walking paths, decks, and a book room, plus space to watch movies, do music or creative activities, and enjoy board games or animal therapy, and every day there's a full schedule of programs to keep everyone engaged, like workout sessions, planned wellness and mental health programs, music therapy, and community evening events, so you don't ever have to run out of things to do unless you just feel like relaxing, and for staying connected there's Wi-Fi, telephone and TV in every living space. For safety and peace of mind, Willow View offers 24-hour supervision, a 24-hour awake staff if needed, and a full call system with panic buttons, along with secured apartments and grounds, and residents who need to get to doctor's appointments or run errands get free transportation help, and staff can make all the necessary arrangements.
Everyone at Willow View is treated according to a personalized care plan, with ongoing health checks by nursing staff, regular doctor checkups, and the staff is always on call nearby to respond to needs, including help in the bath, with clothing, or with transfers from bed or chair, and they accept Medicaid as payment, though they don't take Medicare unless certified. Residents here can pick a care level that fits best, whether they only need a bit of help now and then, or something more full-time, and besides all that, there are budget-friendly options available, long-term and short-term stays, and plenty of community activities, all meant to keep the atmosphere calm, inviting, and supportive.
