New Perspective The Winds at Mattern Orchard in Duncansville, PA, operates as an assisted-living community and is prepared to manage a wide range of medical needs. Residents who wander during the day or night, display behavioral challenges, stay up all night, or live with moderate dementia can be safely accommodated. The team is trained to provide wound care, oxygen management and diabetic oversight whether the resident relies on oral medications, injections or sliding-scale insulin. The community also admits adults under 60 when appropriate, and visiting podiatry services help keep foot-health issues from becoming larger medical concerns.

Clinical support is reinforced by an RN or LPN on staff, a nurse on call 24 hours a day and awake caregivers throughout the night. Background-checked employees monitor alarmed doors, a fenced rear area, wander-guard technology and a PERS system that alerts staff to emergencies. Residents who need full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating or toileting receive that help, and mobility support ranges from simple standby aid to two-person transfers, Hoyer-lift moves and bed-bound care. The community also accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses, coordinating with outside providers when needed.

Accommodation options include suites that may feature a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls and cable service. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry are part of the basic package. Because floor plans differ, families should confirm which specific features are included in the room they select.

Meals follow a set menu, and snacks are available between dining periods. The kitchen can modify textures to mechanical-chopped, puréed or thickened-liquid consistencies and will work with medical providers on other diet adjustments. A private dining room is available when residents wish to host guests or mark special occasions.

Resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas and scheduled transportation keep residents connected to the broader community. On-site amenities include a barber and beauty shop, movie room, wellness center, communal gardens, internet access and regular religious services. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.