Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg offers a vibrant and fulfilling senior living experience, blending the comforts of modern residences with comprehensive care services in a lively neighborhood setting. Residents can choose from spacious, thoughtfully designed cottage homes in Blairmont and Hickory Commons, each offering one-floor living and a variety of floor plans and finishes. These private residences allow seniors to enjoy independent living with minimal maintenance and hassle, creating a stress-free environment that feels like home. Residents are welcome to bring small pets, and the cottages can be customized to suit individual preferences, making each home distinctive and inviting.
Hillcrest Apartments, situated atop the well-known “Double Dips” in historic Hollidaysburg and overlooking the campus of Hickory Commons, present an alternative for those who favor apartment living. The 38 recently renovated apartments are bright, spacious, and designed for comfortable, contemporary senior lifestyles. Each apartment, like the cottages, welcomes small pets and provides residents with a harmonious balance of privacy, community, and access to amenities. The neighborhood fosters connections, enabling new friendships to blossom while offering residents the chance to reconnect with familiar faces.
A standout aspect of Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg is the sense of security it imparts to its residents. Knowing that should their needs change, they will receive priority admission to additional campus accommodations gives residents and their families invaluable peace of mind. The home is particularly noted for its skilled nursing care, delivered around-the-clock by a dedicated team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse assistants. The facility’s unique Y-shaped room design enhances privacy and ensures every resident enjoys their own window, further contributing to a comfortable and individualized living environment.
Skilled nursing services at Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg are guided by personalized care plans developed in coordination with each resident’s caregivers and physicians. These tailored plans ensure that both long-term residents and those requiring short-term rehabilitation receive care suited to their unique medical and personal circumstances. All residents are assessed for therapy needs such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy upon admission and are monitored thereafter to ensure any new needs are met promptly. The restorative nursing services not only help residents retain the progress made during therapy but also ensure they can maintain their highest possible quality of life throughout their stay.
The rehabilitation program at Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg is dedicated to helping residents recover and return home safely whenever possible. Short-term rehabilitation is available for those recovering from events such as surgeries, falls, or other medical conditions, including joint replacements, fractures, and strokes. Residents benefit from one-on-one therapy sessions in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all coordinated to promote the most efficient recovery. Therapists also conduct in-home evaluations prior to discharge, ensuring that any necessary adaptations—such as grip bars or raised toilet seats—are arranged to make the transition as smooth and safe as possible. Long-term residents also benefit from ongoing therapy to enhance and preserve their independence at all stages.
Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg is designed to provide a continuum of care within an environment where social engagement, personal comfort, and attentive medical services are seamlessly integrated. Residents can focus on enjoying retirement, secure in the knowledge that their changing needs will be anticipated and addressed with compassion and expertise.