Gardners Specialized Community Residence

221 Old State Road, Gardners, PA 17324

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Harrisburg International (25 miles away) Harrisburg International (25 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Gardners Specialized Community Residence is a welcoming and specialized community residence located in the picturesque town of Gardners, PA. Our dedicated team provides exceptional care and support for individuals requiring board and care home services.

Our residents enjoy a comfortable and fully furnished living environment, complete with a dining room where delicious meals are served. In addition to our cozy indoor spaces, we have an outdoor garden area where residents can relax and enjoy the fresh air.

We take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, with our attentive housekeeping services ensuring a clean and organized living space for all our residents. Our move-in coordination services help ease the transition into our community, allowing new residents to settle in quickly and comfortably.

At Gardners Specialized Community Residence, we understand the importance of staying connected in today's modern world. That is why we provide telephone access as well as Wi-Fi/high-speed internet capabilities for all our residents.

Our compassionate staff offers assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We work closely with health care providers to ensure coordinated care for each resident's specific needs. For those with diabetes or special dietary requirements, our team provides specialized meal preparation and adherence to dietary restrictions.

Transportation is arranged for medical appointments, enabling residents to attend important healthcare visits without any hassle. Additionally, we offer transportation for doctors' appointments within our convenient location.

In terms of amenities outside the community boundaries, Gardners Specialized Community Residence benefits from its proximity to three pharmacies, two restaurants offering diverse dining options, and places of worship for spiritual nourishment.

Furthermore, residents at our community can engage in scheduled daily activities that promote socialization and overall well-being. These activities cater to different interests and preferences while fostering a sense of belonging within the community.

Choose Gardners Specialized Community Residence for personalized care in a warm and supportive environment.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Twirly Top (0.3 miles)
  • Cassell's Grille (3.4 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (8.2 miles)
  • Walnut Bottom Diner (8.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (8.4 miles)
  • Noonan's Tavern (8.4 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (8.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Holly Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Alert Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Quality Care Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.8 miles)
  • Smart Meds Pharmacy (9.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mt Holly Springs Church of God (4.2 miles)
  • Huntsdale Church of the Brethren (6.9 miles)
  • Newville-Shepherds Gate Worship Center (6.9 miles)
  • Haven of Hope Pentecostal Church (9 miles)
  • West Street Ame Zion (9.3 miles)
  • Big Spring United Lutheran Church (12 miles)

Parks

  • Pine Grove Furnace State Park (6.1 miles)
  • Letort Park (9.2 miles)
  • Tumbling Run Game Preserve (9.7 miles)
  • Memorial Park (9.7 miles)
  • Plainfield Playground (10.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Caffe 101 (6.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.6 miles)
  • Denim Coffee (9.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Currie & Hecht (7.9 miles)
  • NHS Stevens Center (8 miles)
  • Carlisle Internal Medicine (8.1 miles)
  • Carlisle OB/GYN (8.1 miles)
  • Dr Quereshi Gastroenterologist (8.1 miles)
  • Carlisle Ear Nose & Throat (8.2 miles)
  • Yellow Breeches Family Practice (8.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • All Better Care (8.1 miles)
  • UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle (8.3 miles)
  • Carlisle Regional Medical Center (8.3 miles)
  • Carlisle Hospital (9.2 miles)

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