Foulkeways at Gwynedd
Foulkeways at Gwynedd
1120 Meetinghouse Road
Gwynedd, PA 19436
Phone: (215) 643-2200
Fax: (215) 646-2917
Email: admissions@foulkeways.org
Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been setting the standards of excellence in retirement communities since 1967 when our not-for-profit community was established through the dedicated efforts of Gwynedd Meeting and in affiliation with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). This "friendly community" was the first Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Pennsylvania and the first Quaker retirement community in the nation.
Our community is enriched by the diversity of residents and staff. In addition, our admissions policies are governed by non-discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or economic resources. In other words, all are welcome at Foulkeways.
One of the many comforts of living at Foulkeways Continuing Care Retirement Community is the knowledge that you will receive the highest level of quality health care, regardless of your changing needs. And should those needs include assisted living or skilled nursing care, you will receive the care you require in either Abington House or Gwynedd House located on the Foulkeways campus.
The following highlights are also a part of our continuing care contract:
* Affordable living accommodations
* Full health cares
* Pharmaceutical allowance
* Elegant, fine dining as well as casual dining
* Weekly housekeeping
* Fitness Center
* Indoor pool
* Cable TV
* And much more
We believe that our strong financial base, our unmatched amenities and services among retirement communities and our long, successful history offer you the security and peace of mind so important in choosing a retirement community you will one day call, "home." We encourage you to plan a visit to our beautiful, 106 acre suburban campus. Meet with our residents, walk about our naturally wooded and graceful grounds, visit several apartments, talk with members of our staff and see first hand how Foulkeways can match your future needs. For more information, please visit the other pages within our website or click on Contact Us to request a brochure.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Foulkeways has proven itself, for nearly four decades, as a provider of superb health care services. Our health care philosophy calls first for a pro-active focus on the maintenance of good health and mobility through good nutrition, exercise, and enjoyable community life. The assisted living and skilled nursing care centers maintain this same focus when residents need additional support in times of illness or injury or during the changes that are a part of aging. To meet all of these needs, Foulkeways offers a continuum of care, including Residential Healthcare, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care, all of which are covered by the continuing care contract. Both Abington House assisted living residence and Gwynedd Housed skilled nursing center are licensed by the state of Pennsylvania. In addition, Gwynedd House is Medicare certified.
The opening of Gwynedd House, Foulkeways skilled nursing care residence in August 2001, and the new Abington House assisted living residence in July, 2003, represents the finest and most unique health care concept in our area. The dedicated staff provides individualized care within this distinct, state-of-the-art design, which offers:
* A genuine home-like atmosphere
* Wide, naturally lit, hallways with large picture windows
* Comfortable living rooms where residents can gather with family and friends
* Family-style dining rooms with views of the outdoors
* Hallways designed with resident rooms only on one side
* Tastefully decorated dining rooms with views of the outdoors
* Accessible country kitchens
* A Main Street that connects skilled care and assisted living to the main Community Center
Stays in assisted living and skilled nursing care on a non-contract basis may be available. Rates for Per Diem stays are listed on the Rates page or you may contact the Director of Nursing at 215-643-2200.
Assisted Living
Abington House, Foulkeways new award-winning Assisted Living residence, offers 53 two-room suites for residents needing supplementary assistance with daily life skills such as dressing, bathing, medication management and other tasks. Resident suites are arranged into small neighborhoods to promote community/social interactions in specially designed neighborhood living and dining areas, created to foster and encourage a sense of camaraderie. Each private, two-room suite includes:
* a keepsake nook outside each door
* a spacious living room and bedroom
* kitchenette with combination mini refrigerator/ freezer
* a large walk-in closet
* a large, private bathroom with walk-in shower
* a secure medication drawer in the bathroom
* in-room linen storage
* a deck or patio overlooking a courtyard or garden.
Primary care is provided by a full-time nurse practitioner and staff physicians, affiliated with Abington Memorial Hospital, and specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics, with referrals to specialists as needed.
Additionally, Foulkeways Memory Support Neighborhood serves as a structured, supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's Disease or other cognitive disorders, it features special programming and structured, safe, one-bedroom apartments with free access to all areas of this secured neighborhood, including a specially designed, outdoor courtyard.
Per Diem stays are dependent on availability for individuals who do not have a continuing care contract with Foulkeways. Rates and contacts are listed under the Rates page.
The following services are also provided to our Abington House residents:
* On-site and on-call Physicians.
* 24-hour nursing supervision
* Housekeeping and linens are provided
* Nutritional programs created by a registered dietician.
* A beautiful formal dining room.
* Comfortable `family-style' kitchens.
* Physical, occupational and speech therapies.
* On-site Foulkeways Pharmacy.
* Transportation available for medical appointments.
* A licensed social worker.
* Daily activity and entertainment programs.
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