Armstrong Retirement Village sits on over 100 acres at 120 Lakeside Dr in Worthington, PA, and includes several buildings and care types, so folks can pick from independent living cottages, assisted living, skilled nursing, personal care, and memory care all in the same place, which is handy for those who want to stay put as their needs change. There are 9 independent living cottages, 114 skilled nursing beds, and 35 personal care beds, with places like Balcony Towers offering lower-cost options for those with less income. The community is part of Quality Life Services, connecting many local care options such as residential care at C L Manor and Pine View Personal Care Facility, nursing care at Armstrong County Health Center or Sugar Creek Rest, and specialized care at facilities like Rivercliff Terrace, Country Manor, or Grey's Colonial Acres Home. Memory care services are available in a secured area called Memory Lane, which helps those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The staff offer daily help like bathing, dressing, medication management, and even bariatric care up to 400 pounds, as well as therapies like speech, occupational, physical, and respiratory, and often there's a nurse on hand for 12-16 hours with a 24-hour call system for emergencies.
Inside the main buildings, residents find private rooms with bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable, Wi-Fi, and high-speed internet, with air conditioning and setup for phone service included, so everyone's got the basics covered, and family can visit in one of the large gathering rooms or in the private dining rooms set aside for special events. Armstrong Retirement Village features a chapel for spiritual needs, a beauty and barber shop for men and women, a wellness room, a library, computer center, gaming room, and a fitness area; plus, residents can join activities like crafts, gardening, movie nights, card games, bingo, arts and music programs, fitness classes, and outings in the community shuttle bus. For outdoor folks, there are walking paths, gardens, trails, and a fishing pond that's got ducks and geese paddling around, all good spots for relaxation or watching wildlife, and the enclosed courtyard works well for folks needing a safe, quiet space. There's a dedicated memory care courtyard, too.
Meals get served home-style or restaurant-style in sun-filled dining rooms, with a professional chef who can handle allergy or diabetes diets, and snacks or meals are available almost anytime. There are wellness programs, activities planned for both on and off campus, a Resident Life enrichment program, and the Don't Stop Dreamin' initiative, meant to help residents enjoy unique experiences or meet personal goals. The staff write up individual care plans, so everyone's support matches their needs. There are also hospice and respite care services, so caregivers get a break and residents always have support. The facility stays pet friendly, has parking, laundry and housekeeping, concierge, scheduled or shuttle transportation, an emergency alert pendant system, and a pharmacy right there on campus. Folks have options for continuing care, and the campus recently got a full renovation to update the shared areas. There's always plenty of light and friendly places for residents, families, and friends to get together, relax, or celebrate, all set on broad country grounds that encourage keeping an independent life with plenty of help when it's needed.
