Village at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania, operates as a licensed nursing home, providing 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents who need continuous medical oversight. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants handle medication administration, wound care, intravenous therapy, and post-surgical recovery. The facility also offers on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy designed to help residents regain or maintain function after illness or injury, with care plans adjusted regularly by an interdisciplinary team.
In addition to routine nursing services, the community has physician coverage and nurse practitioner visits for primary and specialty consultations. Diagnostic services such as laboratory work, imaging coordination, and pharmacy support are arranged without residents needing to leave the campus unless a higher level of acute care is required. Fall prevention programs, diabetic management, respiratory care, and pain management protocols are in place, while an emergency call system links each resident directly to staff for rapid response.
Accommodations are available in a selection of private and companion suites. Many rooms include access to outdoor areas, basic utilities, and individually controlled heat and air so residents can set a comfortable temperature, although not every unit is equipped with each of these features. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are provided, and families may bring personal furnishings to make the space familiar.
Meals are prepared daily by culinary staff who follow menus reviewed by a registered dietitian. Residents receive three meals and scheduled snacks, with therapeutic diets such as low-sodium or mechanically altered textures accommodated upon physician order. Table service encourages social interaction, and room-service delivery is available for those who are ill or prefer to dine privately.
The community encourages engagement through an active calendar of social, recreational, and educational programs that range from chair exercise classes and discussion groups to art workshops and guest lectures. Transportation is scheduled for off-site events when appropriate, and staff members guide residents in choosing activities that match individual interests and functional abilities.