Redstone Highlands offers a range of services for people age 55 and older who need independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing care, and it's been serving Westmoreland County as a non-profit since 1980, and the place itself is a 3-story building with both Villa Homes and Senior Apartments that have full kitchens and large storage areas, and there are also Garden suites for people needing more support while still wanting their own space and pace. Staff at Redstone Highlands help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, bathroom use, getting in and out of the shower, medication management, and there's 24-hour care available, with extra support for people who need insulin shots or two-person transfers, and they offer specialized options for people with Alzheimer's and memory issues, making the place secure so that residents who could get confused or wander are kept safe. Meals are homemade and provided three times a day, and special diets for diabetes and high blood pressure are available, and there's restaurant-style dining with places like the Veranda dining room which even has a pizza oven, grill, and a carving station, and there's a Sisters Bistro in the lobby too.
Residents have a variety of amenities including a fitness center called the Brenzia Wellness Center, steam room or health room, hot tub, library with large print books, book room, a full-service barber and beauty salon, a gift shop selling cards and snacks and other things, pet therapy, music therapy, board games, evening community events, outdoor relaxation spaces, and recreation rooms, and there are regular fitness, wellness, art and music programs that go on daily; housekeeping, laundry, and repairs are all provided so people don't have to worry about chores. Transportation is coordinated for doctor's visits, shopping, and religious services, and there's a large chapel for worship or events. Redstone Highlands provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for things like cognitive impairment, wounds, heart, or bone problems, and it has both hospice and palliative care for those who need it, and there are also support groups for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, plus fitness and education activities aimed at helping people feel better and stay active.
Redstone Highlands is certified by the state of Pennsylvania, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) so people can get more help if they ever need it, and the accommodations and grounds are kept clean and well maintained, with free laundry and lots of friendly social gatherings that help people feel connected and supported. The building is open 24 hours a day, providing both physical and emotional care, and the staff focus on offering different types of care that match each resident's needs over time. You can learn more or see their services at https://redstone.org/.
