Arbutus Park in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, offers three levels of residential support—Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care—with services designed to help residents manage day-to-day health needs. The community is equipped to assist individuals living with mild dementia as well as those who require monitoring for behavioral issues. Residents who use oxygen, follow special diets, or manage diabetes—whether through oral medications, injections, or a sliding-scale regimen—can receive coordinated oversight from the nursing team. With these options, families can select a care level that fits current medical requirements while knowing additional support is available if needs change.
Around-the-clock nursing coverage is provided by licensed RNs and LPNs, and staff remain on site 24 hours a day. Background-checked caregivers deliver awake night-shift monitoring, handle pull-cord alerts, and maintain secured entrances and a fenced rear area. On-site services bring podiatry, audiology, dental care, and therapy sessions directly to residents, and the staff accepts individuals with psychiatric diagnoses. Assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting is available for those who need some physical help, and caregivers can provide standby supervision, walker support, wheelchair aid, or a one-person transfer as appropriate. An activity director coordinates programming that supports cognitive health while promoting engagement and routine.
Accommodation choices range from furnished private rooms with en-suite bathrooms to layouts offering independent temperature controls and optional cable service. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are included, but not every unit includes each listed feature, so families should confirm specifics during a tour. Dining follows a set menu with the flexibility to order off-menu, and snacks are available throughout the day. Specialized preparations—including gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chopped, puréed, or thickened-liquid meals—accommodate physician-ordered diet modifications. In-room dining is offered when residents prefer privacy or are temporarily unable to visit the dining room, and a reservable private dining space is available for family gatherings.
Independent Living residents participate in the same kitchen as the assisted living neighborhood but choose a monthly meal plan that matches their schedule. This plan allows them to enjoy the main dining room when convenient while still cooking in their own apartments if they wish. Housekeeping and laundry services can be selected à la carte to maintain autonomy without sacrificing access to help when needed.
Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, a dedicated movie room, and community-wide internet. Communal gardens, a library, special-interest clubs, and regularly scheduled religious services offer additional opportunities for engagement. A concierge desk helps coordinate appointments, and local transportation services—along with proximity to public transit—assist residents with off-site errands and medical visits.
