Deer Meadows Retirement Community has been around since 1869, lasting through the years and caring for seniors in Philadelphia. The place offers many types of care, like independent living for people who want their own space, personal care with help for daily tasks, short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, and respite care for families needing a break. There's a full continuum of care, so folks can stay as their needs change, without having to move somewhere new when things get tough or they need more help. The community has a strong focus on memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, with a secure building designed to keep folks safe from wandering, awake staff and nurses around the clock, and structured programs made to help people feel purposeful and connected, even if they're forgetful or need special attention.
Residents can pick from luxury suites, including large two-bedroom apartments, spacious one-bedrooms in different sizes, and studios. There's restaurant-style dining prepared by a professional chef, with special diets like kosher and vegetarian always available, so everyone can find something they like. Meals, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation come standard, and there's parking for residents. Amenities include a wellness center, swimming pool or hot tub, salon and barber, comfortable gathering spaces, fitness areas, outdoor patios, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Apartments are all wheelchair accessible, with accessible showers and tubs, and folks can be cared for even if they're non-ambulatory or need assistance with transferring or diabetic care, whether that means insulin shots or monitoring blood sugar.
The facility pays close attention to each person's needs, and they make personalized care plans, keeping dignity front and center while helping when needed. There's daily scripted physician rounds where doctors come by to check on health, look for progress in recovery, and help manage any ongoing illnesses. Nurses and therapists are on duty at all hours. Home health care services and private duty care are available for people who'd rather stay in their apartment and receive help there, and Deer Meadows Home Health & Support Services LLC, managed by BHP Services, handles the non-medical support, while health care is run by Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center. Stanley Anthony Rynkiewicz III, who's got a whole string of credentials, is the administrator, Gina Grosh is the Clinical Director and a certified wound care nurse, and Kate Liggins handles private duty management.
Social activities and programs fill the calendar for those who like to gather, with devotional services also offered to meet spiritual needs. Pets are welcome, and a Christian-based foundation guides the staff's approach, though everyone's welcome, no matter their background. The community's known for being able to help residents with complex needs, even those with strenuous behavioral issues, and takes special care with issues like medication, incontinence, and reminders for things like grooming or toileting. If someone needs hospice care, aging in place services, or beautician help, that's on offer too.
The facility aims for constant improvement, keeps a caring staff, and tries to make the place both homelike and social. Awards for activities and service say something about their reputation, and residents get immediate access to specialists if needed. Deer Meadows Retirement Community covers a wide range of senior needs in a secure, supportive setting.
