Dresher Estates by Priority Life Care is a two-story senior living community with a newly renovated Colonial-style building, where people can choose from independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, and the staff there stay around for years and show genuine care and warmth to residents, really taking time to know everyone and treat them as individuals with their own stories and needs. They have a community dog named Candy who spends time with residents and brings a bit of cheer, and several memories care programs, including one called Along the Journey, for residents dealing with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and they've even gotten recognition from US News for their quality in memory care, which is no small thing. The building and grounds are quite pleasant, with colorful landscaping, gardens, a spot for residents to plant and tend to their own flowers, a koi pond, and an outdoor kitchen, besides an inviting courtyard for leisurely cookouts and get-togethers, and it's all pretty comfortable and easy to get around with lots of indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy. People can expect private rooms that have large windows, plush carpet, bathrooms with ceramic tile, and kitchenettes for some added independence, plus cable TV, telephone, and high-speed internet, so no one has to give up little comforts if they don't want to, and friends and family can stay connected.
Meals are prepared to order with special attention paid to each resident's dietary needs, like diabetes or allergy considerations, and the dining is both restaurant-style and available as room service if needed, with the staff going to some length finding out what people like and making sure they get it. There's an all-day schedule of activities, planned by staff or suggested by residents themselves, which can be anything from clubs and leisure groups, educational classes, and fitness exercises, to day trips out to theaters, shopping centers, or places like Mondauk Common Park, or even just quiet time gardening or enjoying cards and games in one of the common rooms. Dresher Estates also sits close enough to Temple Sinai that folks who want to keep up with religious services or community programs can do so with ease.
Healthcare services cover a wide range, including help with things like getting dressed or bathing, medication reminders, and coordination with doctors, so residents who need extra care or supervision have those options available with support all day and night, and there's nursing care between 12 and 16 hours daily. They pay careful attention to safety and comfort, especially for those with memory concerns, offering features to limit wandering and confusion, plus a dedicated Memory Care Neighborhood with outdoor areas designed for tranquility and secure enjoyment. Residents get access to amenities like a computer center, gaming and fitness rooms, a beauty salon, and wellness center, with housekeeping and linen needs all looked after by staff. Pets are permitted, too, adding to the home-like environment, and concierge services, like move-in help or personal shopping, keep things running smoothly. Transportation in house vans is available for medical appointments or local outings.
A philosophy of person-centered care runs through the place, with personalized assessments for every resident involving family, caregivers, and doctors to make sure each care plan matches individual routines and needs, and the aim is always to keep dignity and respect at the center, especially for folks with memory problems, which might be because they're part of groups like Hilarity for Charity that support families dealing with Alzheimer's and talk a lot about brain health. Dresher Estates also offers short-term respite care for families who need a temporary solution, and their spectrum of services goes from active, independent adult living environments, to assisted care, to specialized memory care therapies, and even hospice and home care options, if that's ever needed down the line. It's a community with familiar faces, a natural rhythm, and quite a few options so residents and families can find what fits best.
