Personal Care

Memory Care apartments now available in Personal Care!

Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village offers some of the largest one bedroom memory care apartments in the surrounding area. Now is a great time to make the move while apartments are still available.

Listen to The Caregivers Corner podcast to learn more about memory care options within personal care and the differences between assisted living residences and personal care.

We'll Cover Your Daily Rate for the First 60 Days

Reserve a Personal Care apartment by March 31, 2023 and we’ll waive the daily rate for the first 60 days*.  A savings of up to $23,000 with the  maximum level of support.

Contact the Welcome Center to schedule a private tour today at 717.790.8201 or email rlettich@messiahlifeways.org

*Contact the Welcome Center for discounts available to existing Residential Living residents.

Licensed as Personal Care, Enhanced Living at Messiah Lifeways offers the freedom to live life how you choose, enhanced by extra support where you need it the most. Many caregivers struggle with allowing someone else to take care of their aging parent or loved one, but it can oftentimes be the best solution to ensure that your loved one gets the compassionate care and assistance they need. Enhanced Living at Messiah Village offers residents a wide range of private accommodations ranging from a studio to a two bedroom apartment. Plus, the personal care services help take care of daily tasks for people who may need assistance in doing so. Examples of personal care tasks may include the following:

If additional personal care and support is needed, the initial assessment helps to determine a unique care plan based on a tiered scoring system. These additional tiers, licensed as Personal Care include Basic Services plus:

Reassessments are done at scheduled intervals or on an as-needed basis to match the changing needs of residents to ensure they are receiving the right amount of care and attention they require.

Floor Plans

Enhanced Living residents live in the well-appointed Nittany, Laurel or Hopewell neighborhoods. Offering private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences centered near inviting and beautifully-decorated gathering areas. All personsal care residences are located in the Village Center, which is home to the library, salon, art studio, chapel, shopping, dining, and more. Explore the private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences available in Enhanced Living.

Respite Care

Licensed as Personal Care, the Enhanced Living Respite Program is a great option for caregivers in need of a break. Respite care offers prearranged short-term care ranging from a 14 to 30-day stay on Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village’s beautiful 80-acre campus. Respite provides private living accommodations equipped with a 24-hour emergency call system, three chef-prepared meals a day, assistance with activities of daily living, medication monitoring and administration, laundry and housekeeping service.

When might someone need personal care?

If you or your loved one is showing any of these signs, it may be time to look into personal care.

When Is It The Right Time For Personal Care?

Knowing when and if it’s time for a loved one to move to a personal care home or assisted living residence is not easy. We’ll explore some key indicators that can help you determine if a move may be necessary, especially if you’re the primary caregiver. Plus, I’ll cover additional factors to consider to help make this choice a bit easier.

Help with Choosing the Right Personal Care Home with guest Robyn Wertz

Choosing the right personal care home or assisted living can be challenging. Listen in as special guest Robyn Wertz, Director of Admissions at Messiah Village, talks about overcoming some of those challenges. We also clarify some common misconceptions about personal care and assisted living, discuss the importance of planning ahead, and more.

Get to know the

Messiah Lifeways Nursing and Enhanced Living Welcome Center​

Questions? Want to schedule a tour?

In addition to the support tasks mentioned above, the right personal care home can also provide your loved on with plenty of enriching activities and amenities, such as fitness programs, support groups and social clubs, and even adult learning opportunities. Our team would be more than happy to discuss Personal Care services with you, or provide a tour of our campus.

Apply today

If you would like to apply for Enhanced Living, print out the application from the link below. You can submit your application via fax, email, mail or drop off to the Welcome Center in person. There is no fee for submitting an application.

Reserve a Personal Care apartment by May 31 and receive 50% off your daily rate for 3 months!

*Terms and conditions vary based on current residency. Three months will be measured as 90 days. Contact the Welcome Center for more detail.

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