Inglis House stands in Philadelphia and has been around since 1877, caring mainly for adults with physical disabilities and serving more than 1,000 people with disabilities every day through its programs, with over 200 people calling it home, and you'll find folks from all walks of life there, with some who need round-the-clock nursing care and others who want to live more independently in accessible senior apartments, and the way the campus is set up, there are wide halls, big living and community spaces, gardens and walking paths where residents and visitors can spend time outside, and you know, sometimes what's extra helpful is those everyday supports, so they have staff who help with daily activities, medication, and anything folks need in personal care, and you see nurses and caregivers there both day and night, always keeping an eye out to make sure residents are safe, especially with the 24-hour call system, plus there's memory care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as end-of-life care, palliative and behavioral health services all meant with comfort in mind, and even physical, speech, and occupational therapy in the wellness and rehab center, while the meal planners and chefs do their best to make food that's both tasty and nutritious.
The place has all kinds of programs, so on any given day, you'll find folks in the arts room working on painting or crafts, people gathering in the library or game room, or attending various classes on art and history, and they also run music therapy, sports and games, and special activities like movie nights or resident-run social events, with more than 10 social and recreation programs every day, and there's a volunteer program that brings in people from outside to spend time with residents, which everyone seems to enjoy and find meaningful, especially since these friendships really help everyone feel connected, and beyond what happens on campus, Inglis House works with programs such as Inglis Connections Day Program, Employment Services, and Assistive Tech Solutions-including smart home tech to help people with disabilities live with more independence.
There's also support for folks who want or need different housing, through Inglis Housing Corporation and Self Determination Housing of Pennsylvania, providing accessible, affordable apartments and home modifications for those with special needs, and if someone needs help getting or keeping a job, there's even employment services available, which can make a real difference, and then there's the Innovation Centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, which work on new ideas like showing how smart technology can help people stay independent.
The whole place is run as a public charity and non-profit, so the focus stays on care and quality of life, and it's recognized in several award categories like Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and Most Friendly, and they're always looking for ways to improve-from resident input and community volunteers to grants and new programs-so you might say that while the building itself is big and sturdy, it's really the sense of community and support for independence that stands out, and through care management, wellness programs, and constant focus on what residents need, Inglis House tries to help people live as fully as they can, whether someone wants more privacy in an apartment or needs more hands-on nursing care, and even though there are always challenges with any long-term care, folks there can find a place that's safe, active, and stable, with memory care, respite, rehabilitation, and accessible homes all part of life on campus.
