Sunrise of Haverford takes a person-centered care approach where the staff really does try to get to know each resident, focusing on respect and individuality, and you can see that in the way the Designated Care Managers and Life Enrichment Managers organize daily life based on what people want or need, so there are different programs for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term stays, hospice care, and even Dignity Home Care. There's a special Reminiscence Neighborhood for people with Alzheimer's or other types of memory loss that's set up to reduce confusion and help residents feel safe, with dedicated caregivers around the clock for companionship and support. You'll find everything from walking and wheelchair help to a full activities program with art classes, fitness, games, educational events, and day trips to Philadelphia and Ardmore, which isn't far away, and those excursions are planned with safety and support in mind.
The building itself has lots of thoughtful details, like handrails in the hallways, safety features such as sprinkler systems, handicap-accessible areas, and even a model bathroom, which is good for anyone who might worry about moving around. The place is pet-friendly, so residents can keep their pets, and there are cozy indoor sitting areas, activity rooms, a game room, and a lobby, plus a wrap-around porch and a little secret garden outside, which people like for visits or quiet relaxing. There's Wi-Fi throughout, cable TV, and a bistro for snacks all day, and you can dine in the big dining room with chef-prepared meals made from fresh ingredients, or request suite dining if you want it quieter, plus special events like cooking classes, holiday meals, chef demonstrations, Sunday brunches, and generational dinners.
If someone needs help with bathing, dressing, or medication, personal care assistants are there, and laundry and housekeeping are handled regularly, so you don't have to worry about chores. Room options include kitchens or kitchenettes, and some have washers and dryers, and there's on-site therapy-physical and occupational-with medical support like nurses, wound care, podiatry, and medication management right in the community. Residents with higher needs can get skilled nursing care, and there's hospice care for those who need comfort at the end of life, so you see a wide range of support under one roof, and the front-line staff has been around so long that folks say it feels familiar and steady.
For memory care, the community offers specialized programs and safe layouts to help those with dementia or Alzheimer's live with more comfort and fewer worries about wandering, with activities centered on their needs so they're engaged but not overwhelmed. Maintenance and building services are covered, and scheduled transportation helps residents get to appointments and run errands, so family doesn't have to take care of every little trip. The electronic health record system, Sunrise CareConnect, keeps track of care and makes updates easier for the team. Residents can choose independent, maintenance-free living if they're healthy and active, or move into assisted living or memory care when they need more help. Sunrise of Haverford has been doing this for over thirty-five years, with meals and activities winning awards for quality and variety, but the real highlight is how staff and residents build strong bonds over time.
