Our Care Services

A Full Range of Abilities

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Independent Living
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Personal Care
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Dementia Care
Come and go as you please living

Independent Living

Our aim is to make our residents’ day-to-day lives a bit easier, which enables them to live on their own for as long as possible. Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to continue to participate in their own activities, participate in community life, and enjoy an active lifestyle without the concerns of homeownership, such as yard work or household repairs.

Daily Living assistance

Personal Care

We help aging adults with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, doing laundry, and taking medications. Our staff members, including at least one medical professional, are on call 24 hours a day.

The key difference between independent living and personal care is the level of assistance offered for daily living activities and health care.

A Team that’s Up for the Challenge

Dementia Care

The journey of memory loss is challenging, both for the person who experiences it and their loved ones. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia requires a focused team for the challenge.

We take additional precaution to ensure our residents are safe and protected from wandering off and the fear of injury. To provide mental and physical stimulation, our caring staff provides each resident with activities that are suited to their interests and skills.

Amenities

Dining

Our executive chefs add love to every meal. All of our living options include three home-cooked meals per day.

Activities

We keep fun front and center. Every day we offer engaging activities including exercise, day outings, and games.

Nursing Care

With a fully-trained nursing staff, we can accomodate your needs.

Transportation

Get where you need to go whether it is an offsite doctors appointment or activity. Our team is here to offer support.

Housekeeping

We keep our facilities and resident rooms clean each day.

Maintenance

Our maintenance staff are here to fix common areas as well as in your suite.

Laundry

We support our residents with laundry services.

What is the difference Between

assisted living and personal care in Pennsylvania?

 

The two terms were interchangeable until 2011, when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania began to distinguish between assisted living residences and personal care homes, licensing them separately. By definition, they now differ somewhat in their levels of care. A personal care home offers housing, meals and assistance with medications and personal care tasks. 
 

An assisted living residence does that as well, but also provides some skilled health care services to supplement the personal care.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Office of Long-Term Living distinguishes between assisted living residences and personal care homes in these three ways:

  • Concept – Assisted living residences permit residents to age in place, meaning that even as their health care needs increase, they will not have to relocate to another senior living home to receive that care.
  • Construction – Assisted living residences must provide residents a private room with a lockable door, a private bathroom and small kitchen. Personal care homes are not required to offer these amenities.
  • Level of Care –Assisted living residences must ensure that residents receive skilled nursing care if their needs surpass standard assisted living services.
Live Cardinal has personal care homes that provide most assisted living services, but we have decided not to pursue assisted living status. This is because assisted living licensure drives up administrative and staffing costs without increasing quality of care.