Personal Care
There are more retirement homes in Lancaster, PA than ever. But finding affordable senior housing can be a challenge.
June 8, 2015
The population in Lancaster, PA, has been growing steadily for years. It’s also no surprise that the Central PA community is one of the most popular places to retire in Pennsylvania. According to the Lancaster County Planning Commission, the population of Lancaster County is expected to grow by 25 percent by the year 2040. Many …
Read MoreLooking for a nursing home for mom? Here are five things to consider.
May 10, 2015
This week marks the beginning of the American Health Care Association’s National Nursing Home Week. So, in the spirit of celebrating the nursing home, we bring you a list of important things to consider when researching a nursing home for your loved one: Is the nursing home conveniently located? Chances are you will want to …
Read MoreWhat are Assisted Living Facilities? Not Personal Care, in Pennsylvania.
March 27, 2015
The differences between assisted living housing and personal care housing are some of the things that our senior care team outlines with prospective residents and their families all the time. Up until 2011, the terms were interchangeable, but the licensing regulations in Pennsylvania have changed, causing a need for clarification between the two types of …
Read MoreConsidering retirement homes? When is the right time to move?
December 23, 2014
We’ve talked before about the trend today for seniors to age in place. But sometimes needs change and the time comes to begin to look at retirement homes or assisted living or personal care facilities. A conversation with your loved one’s doctor may be the catalyst that brings about the decision to begin searching, but …
Read MoreMom and Dad are considering a retirement village. What should they look for?
December 15, 2014
Your parents just told you that they’re considering moving to a retirement village. What does this mean? The truth is, it can mean a lot of different things, depending on the facility that they are choosing. Typically, when seniors talk about moving to a retirement village, they are talking about a Continuing Care Retirement Community, …
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a nursing home and a retirement community?
November 21, 2014
“What is the difference between a nursing home and a retirement community” is one of the questions our retirement living specialists are most frequently asked. The truth is, while many people use “Nursing Home” and “Retirement Community” interchangeably, there are some big differences between the kinds of services residents receive in both places. Retirement communities …
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