Wesbury United Methodist Comm

Wesbury United Methodist Comm sits on a spacious 110-acre campus in Meadville, Pennsylvania, not far from Allegheny College and Emmanuel Church, and has served the region since 1913 as a nonprofit, Christian retirement community that offers a wide range of elder care options, everything from independent villas and apartments in Thoburn Village to personal care suites and cottages, along with assisted living, rehab, skilled nursing, and specialized memory support in places like the Cribbs Residential Center and the Memory Support Center. Residents get access to onsite medical care at the facility's medical center, with 24-hour skilled nurses, aides, and therapists for physical, occupational, and speech needs, along with support for non-ambulatory, diabetic, and high-acuity care, so anyone needing help with dressing, bathing, medication, or memory loss will find dedicated staff and specially trained caregivers ready to give personal attention, whether the stay is long-term, short-term, or just for respite. The Memory Support Center follows the Habilitation Therapy Model, aiming to keep those with Alzheimer's or dementia safe and active with therapy, social engagement, and help as needed. People at Wesbury can join social activities like woodworking, gardening, card games, book clubs, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, and there are group programs, a recreation room, musical group, and a variety of volunteer opportunities, so folks usually find something to do every day, whether it's an offsite trip or community events like chicken barbecues, craft fairs, or the Senior Golf Scramble. The grounds have outdoor lakes, walking trails, a picnic pavilion, putting green, golf course, garden spaces, patios, and a cybercafe, and inside, residents use the community common areas, enjoy studio apartments wired for cable, and take part in religious services with chapels and pastoral care. Free high-speed WiFi, free transportation, onsite parking, and wheelchair access all help make life easier. Meals are provided, including special diets if required, and the staff handles laundry, cleaning, room service, in-home help, and things like medication administration, staff background checks, and drug screening are part of their process. Residents have access to a beauty salon, barber shop, education center, on-site pharmacy, exercise classes, yoga, and scheduled therapy. Pets are supported in some areas, and family or friends can stay at the Shryock Guest House. The campus uses a holistic approach, aiming to balance independence, care, spiritual needs, and social interaction, and a resident council helps voice preferences. The facility's long history, foundation for benevolent care, and range of living choices mean seniors can stay as their needs change. Newsweek has ranked Wesbury among the top 15 nursing homes in Pennsylvania for the past four years, and local readers have voted it the area's Best Nursing/Personal Care Home and Best Home Health Care. Accredited and run by a Board of Directors, Wesbury provides a variety of virtual tours, photo galleries, and a video gallery for those who want to learn more about daily life there.