Axiom Healthcare of Harrisburg sits in a calm spot and has a homelike feel, where folks get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication, and help getting around, and you'll find people with memory care needs and people needing advanced care here, too, and there's staff on duty 24 hours with nursing support for a good chunk of the day, plus a 24-hour call system for safety. The place offers private and shared rooms, all with private bathrooms, and you can get furnished rooms, cable TV, a telephone, a kitchenette, and Wi-Fi, so residents can stay connected and keep some comforts of home, and people can pick from all-day dining and restaurant-style meals planned by a chef, with allergy-sensitive choices, and there's a focus on keeping things social, with movie nights, group activities, music programs, library time, exercise programs, and arts and crafts, and outdoor spaces like walking paths and garden areas mean you can get a bit of fresh air or join in outdoor programs. You'll see both staff-run and resident-run activities, and there's transportation and parking for those who need to head to doctor appointments or other outings, and the beauty shop, laundry, housekeeping, and even dry cleaning help out with everyday chores.
Services go beyond the basics, with skilled nursing for those recovering from illness or needing long-term care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help folks get stronger or adjust after an injury, plus wound care, rehabilitation, on-site X-rays for quick check-ups, and respiratory and behavioral health programs for those who need regular care or extra support, and the staff works with each resident's family on planning and support. Axiom Healthcare of Harrisburg takes Medicare and Medicaid, has move-in help, a family and resident council system, and has both a fitness room and a movie theater. The place has 68 certified beds but usually has about 28 residents per day, and you'll find both community and individual activities happening all week, and a regular nursing team reports about three nurse hours per resident per day. Ownership changed recently and the community is affiliated with Petersen Health Care, and though the staff wants to keep everyone safe and well, reports show there have been some deficiencies, like not always having a registered nurse for eight hours a day, not enough pressure ulcer care, and some issues with room sizes and infection, so families might want to ask about these when visiting or reviewing the latest inspection reports. Everyday life is kept as comfortable as possible with a friendly staff who try to bring a steady, cheerful mood to the halls, and residents can expect both skilled nursing care and chances to have fun and stay active as long as possible.
