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Phoebe Offers Continuing Care Retirement Options in Allentown

Seniors today are looking for retirement living options that promote an active lifestyle fund that takes care of them. So they know that they will always be taken care of, and
and afford them the opportunity to be independent for as long as possible. Continuing that gives peace of mind to them and their family.”
Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are popular choices. CCRCs give residents the
flexibility of living in an independent home with the option to move to a higher level of The Terrace also gives residents’ families the reassurance that their loved one is being
care if needed. As a resident’s level of care increases, they are easily able to transition cared for with well visits and nurses available around the clock. As a resident needs
from independent living to personal care to skilled nursing, all while staying within the more support, they also have access to Phoebe’s services, including physical therapy,
same familiar community. occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Residents can even stay at Phoebe’s short-
term rehabilitation facility if recovery is needed after a surgery or injury.
Phoebe Ministries offers four 60+ communities, which provide a wide selection of
amenities and program options for residents to help maintain their social, physical, and Comforting Home Care by Phoebe is available to assist residents with daily tasks such
mental well-being. as laundry, cooking, and other light tasks, if needed. Housekeeping and linen service are
also available to residents of the Terrace.
Staying Active at The Terrace
To live in a Phoebe community, a resident pays an entrance fee and a monthly fee. These
One of Phoebe’s independent living options is The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. Located fees allow a resident to live at an independent living community until such time when a
in the historic West End neighborhood, this location has close proximity to shopping, higher level of care is needed. The resident would then transition to another level of care
theaters, restaurants, and is within walking distance to the Allentown Farmers’ Market with additional support.
and other nearby attractions.
Fees for apartments at The Terrace, or any of Phoebe’s active retirement communities,
The Terrace offers residents the opportunity to be as involved in the activities that vary based on the type of living accommodations selected. Different contract plans are
Phoebe offers as they would like. What one resident enjoys most about The Terrace available for residents to select, giving them the flexibility to choose an option that works
is, “…the sociability here. We’ve got very nice activities. We have programs that are best for their lifestyle.
offered, we have speakers, we have musicians that come.” The Terrace also has
exercise programs, cooking demonstrations, and a library where residents can often be In addition to The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown, Phoebe also has CCRCs located in
seen relaxing by the fireplace or playing a friendly game of bridge. Richland, Wyncote, Berks. Each location offers a range of amenities for active lifestyles
while still providing the level of care that Phoebe is known for.
More recently, Terrace residents enjoyed bouquet building, where they were able to
create custom floral arrangements to showcase in their apartments. Residents have “One of the things that just inspires me is when Sue [the Executive Director of Phoebe
also made crafts, enjoyed movie nights, and played bingo. The activities that are offered Allentown] says we are here for our families,” Kocis mentions. “So when you hear
to residents are typically at no cost, a benefit of being a resident at The Terrace. While staff talk about residents, they are our family—they are our extended family. And we
residents don’t have to participate in activities, many choose to, enjoying the company of care about them so much. And you can see that and feel it when you walk around our
their neighbors and friends. communities.”
Life at The Terrace To learn more about The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown, or any of
Phoebe’s active retirement or continuing care communities,
Apartment layouts at The Terrace range from studios to 2-bedroom suites, with some visit phoebe.org or call 610-794-5032.
including balconies overlooking picturesque Allentown. All apartments have kitchens,
giving residents the option to make their own meals. Residents can also enjoy mealtime
in the dining room, or at any of the local restaurants and eateries historic Allentown has
The Morning Call The Terrace is within walking distance of Cedar Beach Park and the Allentown Farmers’
to offer.

Market. Many residents enjoy visiting the Farmer’s Market to get fresh produce and
meat, and to enjoy a meal from one of the many vendors.
While Phoebe offers transportation services, many residents choose to bring their
own vehicle. A 3-year resident of The Terrace chose to bring her car and enjoys how she
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“…can go out to the grocery store and church” whenever she likes.
Sunday, November 28, 2021 care services now and in the future.
One of the most important features of the Terrace is that residents are not just renting
an apartment. Instead, they become a lifetime resident of Phoebe, with access to health
Future Care
When a resident needs additional care, Phoebe is by their side to help them. Vicki Kocis,
Sales Coordinator for The Terrace, understands the importance of giving residents peace
of mind in knowing that they will always have a home at Phoebe. “The biggest thing I
Because that is so important. If their money should run out, we have the benevolence
4 tell folks when they are shopping is to ask what happens when [their] money runs out.