Congregational Home

Congregational Home is a caring Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) for the elderly offering housing, health care and quality of life services. Since opening our doors in 1974, we have thrived on the vitality and foresight of the dedicated group of leaders committed to providing the very best options in care for older adults. Residents and families recognize our notable quality of care is made possible through a combination of staff longevity, ongoing training and unwavering dedication. Our philosophy is based upon our Christian heritage and our desire to serve the needs of people of all faiths. Whether it's our new Short-term Rehab suites, our Spiritual Care services, or our Abundant Life program, you'll find caring staff who love what they do.

Experience Assisted Living with the Congregational Home difference:

• 24-hour staff supervision
• 24-hour emergency and voice response call systems
• Registered nurse on-site 24/7
• Assistance with daily living tasks such as dressing and bathing
• Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen changes
• Daily medication management
• Nutritious and savory dining (two meals per day included) and regularly scheduled trips to area supermarkets
• Provided transportation to medical appointments or assistance with set-up
• Recreational and enrichment programs including the Abundant Life Program
• Cable TV access and utilities included (except telephone)
• Social Services and Pastoral Care

A service plan is customized for each person according to his or her own needs. Because the aging process is different for each individual, we monitor our residents daily to identify any potential health changes. Over time, our staff members get to know our residents very well, and together we create a safe environment and a life filled with enriching experiences.

Congregational Home's new Medicare-certified Short-term Rehabilitation Unit provides private deluxe accommodations combined with caring nursing staff and therapists.

Here's what you'll find:

• Thirteen private 2-room suites beautifully appointed with a living room, kitchenette, bedroom and bath and three single rooms with private bath
• Telephones and large flat-screen TVs in every room
• Meal service in our dining room or served in your suite
• Personal laundry service
• Stunning fireplace lounge for relaxing and visiting
• Pet friendly environment

Therapy options:

Physical Therapy - Helps individuals address problems with pain, balance, walking and lower body strength. One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to prevent falls.

Occupational Therapy - Concentrates on issue of self-care including personal hygiene, dressing and performance of daily living functions such as meal preparation and laundry. OTs also work with individuals who are experiencing pain or decreased function in their arms or hands. Adaptive equipment may be introduced to make everyday activities safer and easier.

Speech Therapy - Focuses on communication issues with individuals who are experiencing problems with memory, word-finding, understanding, and problem solving. Speech Pathologists are also key to assisting individuals who are experiencing swallowing difficulties.

Skilled Care at Congregational Home is designed for long-term residents having advanced limitations in self-care. These residents regularly require a high level of assistance and medical management. Our Skilled area consists primarily of single occupancy rooms with private bathrooms with walk-in showers, but it also includes several two-room suites that offer the luxury of a separate living room and bedroom with private bath. A schedule of weekly activities provide a variety of life-enriching programs for the overall well-being of our residents.

Our available Memory Care is designed to increase comfort and reduce anxiety for those residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our wellness philosophy and personalized approach puts the resident first and nurtures the health and well-being of the whole person - mind,body and spirit.

Respite Care services are offered for individuals requiring short-term stays while caregivers are away from home or in need of a break from the daily routine, challenges and stress of caring for an aging adult.Respite Care has the benefit of renewing a caregiver's energy and outlook and is often referred to as the gift of time.