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PHOEBE OFFERS CONTINUING

CARE RETIREMENT OPTIONS

IN ALLENTOWN

Seniors today are looking for To live in a Phoebe community, a
retirement living options that resident pays an entrance fee and
promote an active lifestyle and a monthly fee. These fees allow a
afford them the opportunity to be resident to live at an independent
independent for as long as possible. living community until such time
Continuing Care Retirement when a higher level of care is needed.
Communities (CCRC) are popular The resident would then transition to
choices. CCRCs give residents the another level of care with additional
flexibility of living in an independent support.
home with the option to move to
a higher level of care if needed. As Fees for apartments at The Terrace,
a resident’s level of care increases, or any of Phoebe’s active retirement
they are easily able to transition from communities, vary based on the type
independent living to personal care of living accommodations selected.
to skilled nursing, all while staying Different contract plans are available
within the same familiar community. for residents to select, giving them
Phoebe Ministries offers four 60+ the flexibility to choose an option
communities, which provide a wide Life at The Terrace Because that is so important. If their that works best for their lifestyle.
selection of amenities and program money should run out, we have the In addition to The Terrace at Phoebe
options for residents to help maintain Apartment layouts at The Terrace benevolence fund that takes care of Allentown, Phoebe also has CCRCs
their social, physical, and mental range from studios to 2-bedroom them. So they know that they will located in Richland, Wyncote, Berks.
well-being. suites, with some including balconies always be taken care of, and that Each location offers a range of
overlooking picturesque Allentown.
All apartments have kitchens, giving gives peace of mind to them and amenities for active lifestyles while
Staying Active at The Terrace their family.”
residents the option to make their still providing the level of care that
One of Phoebe’s independent own meals. Residents can also enjoy The Terrace also gives residents’ Phoebe is known for.
living options is The Terrace at mealtime in the dining room, or at any families the reassurance that their
Phoebe Allentown. Located in the of the local restaurants and eateries loved one is being cared for with well “One of the things that just inspires
historic West End neighborhood, historic Allentown has to offer. visits and nurses available around me is when Sue [the Executive
this location has close proximity to The Terrace is within walking the clock. As a resident needs more Director of Phoebe Allentown] says
shopping, theaters, restaurants, and distance of Cedar Beach Park and the support, they also have access to we are here for our families,” Kocis
is within walking distance to the Allentown Farmers’ Market. Many Phoebe’s services, including physical mentions. “So when you hear staff
Allentown Farmers’ Market and other residents enjoy visiting the Farmer’s therapy, occupational therapy, talk about residents, they are our
nearby attractions. Market to get fresh produce and and speech therapy. Residents can family—they are our extended family.
even stay at Phoebe’s short-term
The Terrace offers residents the meat, and to enjoy a meal from one rehabilitation facility if recovery is And we care about them so much.
And you can see that and feel it when
opportunity to be as involved in the of the many vendors. needed after a surgery or injury.
activities that Phoebe offers as they While Phoebe offers transportation Comforting Home Care by Phoebe you walk around our communities.”
would like. What one resident enjoys services, many residents choose to is available to assist residents with To learn more about The Terrace
most about The Terrace is, “…the bring their own vehicle. A 3-year daily tasks such as laundry, cooking, at Phoebe Allentown, or any of
sociability here. We’ve got very nice resident of The Terrace chose to and other light tasks, if needed. Phoebe’s active retirement or
activities. We have programs that are bring her car and enjoys how she “… Housekeeping and linen service are continuing care communities,
offered, we have speakers, we have can go out to the grocery store and also available to residents of the visit phoebe.org or call
musicians that come.” The Terrace church” whenever she likes. Terrace. 610-794-5032.
also has exercise programs, cooking One of the most important features
demonstrations, and a library where of the Terrace is that residents
are not just renting an apartment.
residents can often be seen relaxing
The Morning Call by the fireplace or playing a friendly resident of Phoebe, with access to
Instead, they become a lifetime
game of bridge.
health care services now and in the
More recently, Terrace residents
future.
enjoyed bouquet building, where
arrangements to showcase in their When a resident needs additional
| they were able to create custom floral Future Care
Sunday, January 23, 2022 played bingo. The activities that are them. Vicki Kocis, Sales Coordinator
apartments. Residents have also made
care, Phoebe is by their side to help
crafts, enjoyed movie nights, and
for The Terrace, understands the
offered to residents are typically at
importance of giving residents peace
no cost, a benefit of being a resident
of mind in knowing that they will
at The Terrace. While residents don’t
always have a home at Phoebe.
have to participate in activities, many
they are shopping is to ask what
choose to, enjoying the company of
their neighbors and friends. “The biggest thing I tell folks when
happens when [their] money runs out.
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