Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale, PA, operates as a continuing care retirement community, which means residents can move among independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, memory support, and short-term rehabilitation without leaving the campus. Licensed nurses are on duty around the clock in the higher care levels, providing medication administration, wound management, IV therapy, and coordination with onsite physicians, visiting specialists, and rehabilitation therapists. A secured memory support neighborhood adds structured programming and heightened supervision for residents with dementia, while the health center offers post-acute rehabilitation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered in a dedicated gym.

Beyond the core medical services, the community develops individualized service plans that are reviewed regularly and adjusted as needs change. Vital-sign monitoring, fall-prevention programs, and emergency call systems tie directly to the nursing station for rapid response. Staff arrange transportation to outside medical appointments when services are not available on campus and maintain communication with family and primary physicians. Hospice, respite, and outpatient therapy services are available, and social workers help residents and families navigate insurance and care transitions.

Accommodation options range from studio suites to two-bedroom apartments, as well as private or shared rooms in the health center. Depending on the unit, features may include kitchenettes or full kitchens, step-in showers with grab bars, washers and dryers, individual climate controls, basic cable, and Wi-Fi. An emergency pull-cord or pendant system is standard in the higher care levels. Weekly housekeeping and flat-linen service are provided, and maintenance staff handle upkeep of appliances and utilities. Pets are allowed. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Not all accommodations have all the features listed above, so confirming details for a specific unit is recommended.

Residents receive three daily meals served restaurant-style in the main dining room, with lighter fare available in a casual café. Menus are developed by a registered dietitian, and the culinary team prepares diabetic, low-sodium, gluten-free, and pureed options as ordered. Independent-living residents can select flexible meal plans, while personal care and nursing residents have meals included. Room service is available when illness or mobility issues prevent dining-room attendance, and snacks are stocked in common areas throughout the day. Special holiday dinners and themed events are scheduled regularly, though not all dining features apply to every level of accommodation.