Phoebe Berks

Phoebe Berks sits on 66 acres and offers different living options for seniors, so those who want independence can pick from maintenance-free apartments or cottages, and folks needing more help can move into personal care, which provides assistance similar to assisted living, and for those needing ongoing medical support, skilled nursing and memory care services are available, including specialized plans for Alzheimer's and dementia, and all of these choices mean residents get the right amount of care for each stage of their retirement. The community features over 190 apartments, more than 30 cottages, almost 50 private rooms, and a four-bed infirmary, so there's a range of places to live, and the grounds include a boardwalk with bocce and shuffleboard, a putting green, walking and biking trails, gardening plots, and a gazebo, while indoors people can enjoy the recently renovated swimming pool, hot tub, library, woodworking shop, bank, auditorium, chapel, and a Village Gift Shoppe, plus there's a cafe, a convenience store, and a dining room with several meal options to match different dietary needs, all of which support varied preferences. Residents can get help with daily routines like bathing, dressing, taking medicines, preparing meals, and doing housework, and there's a team of licensed nurses around, so health questions and rehab needs are covered, with health and wellness programs running throughout the week, a fitness center for exercise, massage therapy, and easy access to doctors using TeleHealth services from Lehigh Valley Health Network. For people who like to stay active, there's a full calendar of activities, games, educational programs, entertainment, and spiritual support with onsite and offsite devotional services, all meant to support socializing and well-being, and apartments and cottages can be decorated any way people want, with pet-friendly options and high-speed Wi-Fi, and there's wheelchair access throughout the community. Emergency response systems keep people safe, and the facility holds an emergency preparedness plan along with an infirmary for those who need short-term or respite care after surgery, so caregivers can get a break, and residents get help with recovery. Phoebe Berks is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, supports care through federal and state programs like the Affordable Care Act, and connects to mental health parity and behavioral health support, especially with Tower Behavioral Health services and learning centers that help with mental health, disaster response, opioid resources, and symptom checking. Seniors who like help at home can use Comforting Home Care by Phoebe for companionship and non-medical support, and transport services are ready to take people where they need to go. The community aims to make things easy for folks who want retirement to be comfortable and safe, and while there are lots of amenities, like beauty and barber shops, bank, and community rooms, the main focus stays on offering a safe, steady, and supportive home that gives options for every stage of aging. Tours take place weekdays and by appointment on evenings or weekends for those who'd like to take a closer look.