The Residence A Senior Living Community At The Jewish Home sits in the countryside near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, about 2.7 miles from Linglestown, and offers care in a peaceful place with landscaped gardens, walking paths, and open porch seating so residents can enjoy fresh air and gentle strolls. The community provides care for seniors across many stages of life, including independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, adult day care, hospice, and short-term respite stays, while also supporting in-home and skilled nursing if that's needed. With both private and semi-private rooms, including large studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites, each apartment comes with a kitchenette, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, and WiFi, while some feature private bathrooms and all residents can access furnished common areas like the dining room, wellness center, fitness and game rooms, movie night areas, library, and gardens.
Staff help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, toileting, and personal care, while also offering occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and 24-hour emergency call help, making sure the needs of each person are met, and a nurse is on staff part-time, with awake staff available around the clock. There are special programs for individuals with memory loss, including secured and protected spaces with lock and alarm systems, and memory care activities that might include music therapy, pet therapy, tabletop games, and outings, all designed to keep residents safe, engaged, and supported. Meals play a central role, with three homemade, chef-prepared dishes served daily in the communal dining room or delivered as room service, and kitchen staff support dietary needs related to diabetes, low salt, low fat, kosher, vegetarian, and other health requirements.
Laundry and linen service, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation to appointments, planned group outings, and community-sponsored and resident-run activities like arts and crafts, music programs, board games, book club, religious services, and fitness classes such as yoga and stretching are all part of daily life, and the activities calendar is meant to keep residents' minds and bodies active. The Residence also includes therapy rooms, a hot tub spa, aquatic area, wellness spaces, a salon or barber shop, and event spaces for social evenings, and the community is pet-friendly, allowing furry companions to live with residents.
The Residence at The Jewish Home recognizes dietary, faith-based, and cultural needs, offering kosher options, celebrating Jewish traditions, and including Veterans Affairs aid support, home care insurance options, and home sale assistance for move-ins. The community offers parking lots, guest parking, transportation coordination, high-speed internet, and security features throughout. Residents and families should know The Residence charges a $3,000 entry fee, combines rent and care costs into a simple monthly payment, and has extra fees for a second resident sharing an apartment.
Serving up to 120 seniors in a secure setting, The Residence at The Jewish Home has earned recognition for its caring staff, joyful community, and range of care levels, and as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, it allows people to age in place with respect and dignity, whether someone's living independently, needs help with daily activities, or requires specialized Alzheimer's or respite care, and the community stays licensed under state guidelines with regular reviews for safety and quality. Close to local parks, shopping, and health offices like the Penn State Children's Heart Group, residents have access to healthcare, spiritual services, and the broader Harrisburg community, so families know their loved ones are in a safe, engaging, and supportive home.
