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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 and afford them the the benevolence fund that takes care of them. So they know that they will always be taken care of, and that
opportunity to be independent for as long as possible. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) gives peace of mind to them and their family.”
are popular choices. CCRCs give residents the flexibility of living in an independent home with the option The Terrace also gives residents’ families the reassurance that their loved one is being cared for with well
to move to a higher level of care if needed. As a resident’s level of care increases, they are easily able to visits and nurses available around the clock. As a resident needs more support, they also have access to
transition from independent living to personal care to skilled nursing, all while staying within the same Phoebe’s services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Residents can even
familiar community. 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 Comforting Home Care by Phoebe is available to assist residents with daily tasks such as laundry,
options for residents to help maintain their social, physical, and mental well-being. cooking, and other light tasks, if needed. Housekeeping and linen service are also available to residents
Staying Active at The Terrace of the Terrace.
One of Phoebe’s independent living options is The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. Located in the historic West To live in a Phoebe community, a resident pays an entrance fee and a monthly fee. These fees allow a
End neighborhood, this location has close proximity to shopping, theaters, restaurants, and is within walking resident to live at an independent living community until such time when a higher level of care is needed.
distance to the Allentown Farmers’ Market and other nearby attractions. The resident would then transition to another level of care with additional support.
The Terrace offers residents the opportunity to be as involved in the activities that Phoebe offers as they Fees for apartments at The Terrace, or any of Phoebe’s active retirement communities, vary based on the
would like. What one resident enjoys most about The Terrace is, “…the sociability here. We’ve got very type of living accommodations selected. Different contract plans are available for residents to select, giving
nice activities. We have programs that are offered, we have speakers, we have musicians that come.” The them the flexibility to choose an option that works best for their lifestyle.
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 Richland, Wyncote, Berks.
seen relaxing by the fireplace or playing a friendly game of bridge.
Each location offers a range of amenities for active lifestyles while still providing the level of care that
More recently, Terrace residents enjoyed bouquet building, where they were able to create custom floral Phoebe is known for.
arrangements to showcase in their apartments. Residents have also made crafts, enjoyed movie nights, and “One of the things that just inspires me is when Sue [the Executive Director of Phoebe Allentown] says
played bingo. The activities that are offered to residents are typically at no cost, a benefit of being a resident we are here for our families,” Kocis mentions. “So when you hear staff talk about residents, they are our
at The Terrace. While residents don’t have to participate in activities, many choose to, enjoying the company family—they are our extended family. And we care about them so much. And you can see that and feel it
of their neighbors and friends. when you walk around our communities.”
Life at The Terrace
To learn more about The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown, or any of Phoebe’s active
Apartment layouts at The Terrace range from studios to 2-bedroom suites, with some including balconies retirement or continuing care communities, visit phoebe.org or call 610-794-5032.
overlooking picturesque Allentown. All apartments have kitchens, giving residents the option to make their
The Morning Call eateries historic Allentown has to offer.
own meals. Residents can also enjoy mealtime in the dining room, or at any of the local restaurants and
The Terrace is within walking distance of Cedar Beach Park and the Allentown Farmers’ 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 “…can go out to the grocery store and
| church” whenever she likes.
2022, 24 April, Sunday Instead, they become a lifetime resident of Phoebe, with access to health care services now and in
One of the most important features of the Terrace is that residents are not just renting an apartment.
the future.
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 tell folks when they are shopping is to ask what
happens when [their] money runs out. Because that is so important. If their money should run out, we have
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