St. Joseph Manor sits at 1616 Huntingdon Pike in Meadowbrook, PA, and offers many types of care for seniors who want different levels of help as they age, so you'll find active adult living, independent living, personal care, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehab, and even hospice care. The place has home care services too, with teams who'll come out to help folks at home, including support after a hospital stay, managing chronic or tough illnesses, advanced care, and even non-medical help like bathing, shopping, cleaning, and keeping people company. Staff take care of daily needs such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and help with insulin checks for people with diabetes, and they're there around the clock for emergencies, although reviews say sometimes responses can be slow. Meals come from a chef and the kitchen pays close attention to dietary needs, including for allergies and diabetes, and the dining room keeps a homelike feel with restaurant-style meals.
This place has a range of amenities like private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, furnished rooms (single, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts), and some suites overlook the woodlands, with cleaning and laundry done for you. People enjoy the movie theater, game room, indoor gathering areas, a greenhouse, a sunroom, a chapel, a library, and a salon for haircuts. Outside, you'll find walking paths, a peaceful garden, places for gardening, and safe spots to sit. The fitness room, activity room, arts room, and lounge let folks keep busy, and regular wellness classes, religious services, recreation, games, and social or spiritual events mean there's always something to do, with some activities run by the residents themselves, and the staff organize outings and community events. There's a nurse on hand as needed, with physicians involved, and aides, social workers, and other support staff help with medical appointments and transportation, plus there's parking and a concierge for move-ins.
St. Joseph Manor is part of a group that includes The Lafayette in Northeast Philadelphia and Little Flower Manor in Delaware County, and all accept Medicare and Medicaid. The nursing home section has certified beds, with some available next year, but reviews of the short-term rehab unit have called it non-functioning. The building's been fully renovated but keeps its original charm, and the community tries for a friendly, homelike feel, with a culture of kindness and staff who are often described as joyful and helpful to residents and visitors, though the facility isn't equipped for people with very limited mental abilities, like advanced dementia. Safety is handled with emergency alert systems and overnight security checks. Personal care comes in several levels: Personal Care Plus, Personal Care Advanced, and Personal Care Custom, so options can change as a person's needs do, and care plans get updated based on what each resident wants and likes, including favorite hobbies and routines. St. Joseph Manor serves English speakers, and folks can tour the place either in person or virtually to get a look at life, meals, and activities. Community reviews use a five-star system, and the location is verified and licensed with regular inspections. The Manor opens Mondays through Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closes on Sundays.
