Pursue Independence with
Supportive Living
The Baer Center for Assisted Living
The Baer Center for Assisted Living
Located on our Founders Campus, this friendly neighborhood offers support and opportunities to maximize residents’ independence.
With five levels of care available, you or a loved one can age in place here more comfortably, for a longer period of time. The Baer Center team includes Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) who are available to assist residents with bathing, dressing, transportation to and from meals and activities on campus as well as other wellness needs as requested. Having CNAs are unique to the assisted living setting…most communities have non-certified staff in assisted living. Another unique aspect of the program is that nurses in the Baer Center are on duty 24-hours a day, allowing residents to receive clinical oversight and assistance.
What's the difference Assisted Living and Personal Care?
Until a few years ago, in the state of PA, assisted living and personal care were essentially the same thing. Seniors and families looking for “assisted living” sought assistance with personal care as well as meals, housekeeping and transportation. However, these communities were licensed by the state of Pennsylvania as Personal Care Homes. Under a Personal Care license, care is limited to general health maintenance and assistance with personal care. When an individual required a level of care beyond that, they would transition to skilled nursing, where the cost could exceed 2-3 times more than in personal care.
To bridge the gap between personal care and skilled nursing, Pennsylvania Department of Long-Term Living introduced a license for Assisted Living Residences in 2011. While assisted living provides similar care to personal care, assisted living also has the capability to provide acute medical care. This helps lower the cost of care for residents needing advanced care, but not yet skilled nursing care.
What are the benefits of Assisted Living?
- Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
- Care services can adapt to changing needs (in-home care is available)
- A home-like environment providing safety and security
- Active engagement in numerous social programs and activities
- Response staff available 24/7 to meet needs
- Less expensive approach to skilled nursing care
Suite & Room Features
- Private suites with a bedroom, living room and kitchenette with a breakfast bar and walk-in closet
- Private rooms with refrigerator/microwave
- Carpeted living areas
- Safety-equipped bathroom with zero-entry walk-in tiled European shower
- Individually controlled heating and air-conditioning
- Phone line, cable jack, and wireless Internet access
- 24-hour security / emergency call system
Amenities & Services
- Active community life with social, educational and cultural opportunities
- Community living room with activity kitchen
- Gathering spaces with fireplaces
- Dining options include the Maple View Dining Room, Gallery Café or take-out meals
- Outdoor courtyards and front porch
- Personalized door-to-door mail delivery and daily door-to-door newspaper delivery
- Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services
- Housekeeping, linen and towels, laundry service available
- Laundry room on each floor for residents who desire to do their own laundry
- Priority access to Moravian Manor Communities’ Health Center
Becoming a resident is as easy as…
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