Cedarbrook Fountain Hill, owned and run by the County of Lehigh, sits on the eastern side near Bethlehem and has two locations-one in Allentown, one in Fountain Hill-with a building that has a three-story wing for independent living apartments, where seniors find studio and efficiency units with kitchenettes, refrigerators, two-burner stoves, microwaves, a sitting area, and handicap accessible showers, with private and semi-private rooms and a call system in each apartment that links straight to the nursing home switchboard for emergencies, so seniors can have privacy while knowing help's close by. There are community dining rooms, lounges, activity rooms, and storage spaces on every floor, and secure entrances and designated parking lots keep things safe and easy for residents. The community offers different levels of care, like independent living for active seniors, assisted living, a skilled nursing facility, and dedicated memory care programs for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia; these memory care services cost quite a bit more since specialized care can run up to three times higher than standard senior healthcare costs. Cedarbrook Fountain Hill has services for short-term respite care, palliative and hospice support, and long-term living, welcoming families who need flexible arrangements or caregiver relief.
Cedarbrook's focus on geriatrics includes nursing, rehabilitation, and help with daily activities, so residents get help with medication, personal care, meal programs (where one or two prepared meals are served daily), and support for emotional and social needs. Laundry and housekeeping make things a little simpler for everyone. Some amenities come standard, while others may cost extra or might be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance-things like meals, social activities, laundry, housekeeping, and access to barber/beauty shops, pharmacy, clinics, and therapy programs, all run by Cedarbrook Nursing Home. Rehabilitation and wellness programs offer care like wound treatment and therapies for speech, movement, and daily living, even a nuclear medicine division for more complicated health issues. People can meet staff and residents in person by scheduling a tour.
Life Enrichment programs add social and recreational activities, and Cedarbrook offers vocational training, case management, and counseling for health, career, or family support, plus a library, computer lab with internet, a cafeteria, and massage and meeting rooms. Memory care residents take part in memory-enhancing routines, have secure areas, and get 24-hour support from trained staff. Independent seniors can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle with maintenance-free options and privacy, plus regular access to social groups and activities designed for active folks aged 55 and up. The community has continuing care and disability support so seniors can stay as their needs change, and Brookview Independent Living offers another choice for independent residents looking for the same quality and features. While Cedarbrook Fountain Hill can't provide 24-hour personal care in all situations, it does cover daily support and has a plan to grow with residents' needs.
