Mayfair Meadows is a senior living community with a licensed capacity for 20 residents, so you're not likely to feel crowded there, with a focus on comfortable, apartment-style living that's part of a continuing care retirement community, where seniors can move from independent living to assisted living or nursing care depending on what they need as they age, and it's also got memory care services for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, though those services do tend to cost more than standard senior care, which is just how it usually goes with higher needs. The place offers a choice of studio rooms and different layouts for residents, and the grounds stay well-kept, with gardens and outdoor spots where folks can relax or spend time with each other, and you'll usually find indoor common spaces where people gather for activities or movie nights and chat - you know, the usual get-togethers. Staff stay on-site and available 24 hours a day to help with emergencies, personal care like dressing or bathing, medication management, and even help with getting from a bed to a wheelchair, and they can also help manage insulin for diabetes and support seniors with incontinence or mobility needs. Residents get one to three home-cooked meals a day, and if there are special diet needs like hypertension or diabetes, they work with that, so no one has to cook unless they want to. There's regular housekeeping, laundry, and help with things like grooming, plus a hairdresser or traveling barber comes around, and transportation can be arranged for doctor's visits, shopping, or going to offsite devotional activities. For recreation and wellness, Mayfair Meadows has a book room, fitness and activity programs, movie nights, music or art plans, a hot tub and sauna or health room, plus pet therapy, tabletop games, planned social nights, and support for people who like to keep active. Reviews on the community give it a score of 7.3, based on several reviews, which can help families decide if it's right for them. The community has a home-like feeling, with an inclusive atmosphere where seniors can join in or keep to themselves, and it offers both hospice and respite care for those that need more support for a while. There's always staff and additional support to help with non-ambulatory care, plus plenty of common areas for socializing or quiet time. Mayfair Meadows keeps its profile updated and manages resources to provide a safe, comfortable living space for seniors, focusing on well-being, support, and quality of life without being fancy or overdone.
Close, clean, but unsafe staff
I like that it's close to home, clean, with nice scenery, good dining, local events and a high-tech alarm system — some staff are genuinely kind and reliable. However, my experience has been mixed: care is inconsistent (some nurses are caring, others rude, bossy or lacking bedside manners), and staff can be loud, intimidating and accusatory. Rooms are overcrowded for four people (four beds/dressers, noisy TVs), and I noticed cigarette smell and nicotine stains. I have safety and honesty concerns; this place would improve if problem staff were dealt with.
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About Mayfair Meadows
People often ask...
Mayfair Meadows offers assisted living.
The full address for this community is 4400 Decatur St, Philadelphia, PA, 19136.
Yes, Mayfair Meadows offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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