IntegraCare Corporation

I was visiting Bedford from out of state on a writing assignment and stopped into a small downtown coffee shop. What I witnessed there ended up being more memorable than my work for the day. At a nearby table sat a group of women with a young gentleman whose kindness immediately stood out. He grabbed napkins and drinks, pulled up a chair, and spent nearly an hour listening to their stories and talking about future plans, including an upcoming pizza trip up a local mountain (forgive me, I’m not from here). After speaking with him, I learned he is the Activity Director at Colonial Courtyard and it made perfect sense. His warmth, patience, and genuine care were impossible to miss. Nothing felt rushed or forced; he simply showed up fully for the people with him. As a writer, I notice how people treat others when they think no one is watching. Colonial Courtyard is incredibly lucky to have someone like him, and if this moment reflects their culture, their residents are in very good hands

Mom has adjusted well to her new home. Moving in was pretty easy and the place is easy to move around. The staff has been very helpful and kind. There are always people around to help. I love the fireplace when you first walk in. The food is good!

It is a very friendly community and they work with each resident to make sure they feel comfortable. Food is good but not great. I would recommend. My uncle is very happy there. One other thing. It is a very tight knit community and the residents really encourage and support one another.

My 90 yo mother was a resident in memory care for the last 22 months of her life. The facility is bright and clean with lots of windows and a bird display in every area. (It is not one of many grim, gray facilies). The outstanding feature is the staff. Care assistants conduct bible study, do hair care, clean and assist residents, often going above and beyond. Nursing staff is attentive and understanding (thanks, [name removed]!) and communicates to the unit staff. The front desk staff is warm and welcoming. Families should be proactive about visiting and keeping in touch. The administrative staff is motivated to keep beds full, but also listens to the needs of families. They make an effort to understand the life stories of residents before they became needy, disabled or infirm. I heard a manger remind staff of how important one resident was in the community before they had dementia. Preserving dignity is a priority.

I had a wonderful experience with The Residence at Presque Isle Bay in Erie, PA. I recently did work in the building and was genuinely impressed by the atmosphere and the community. The residents all appeared happy, engaged, and truly enjoying their time there. This, in my opinion, speaks volumes about the care they receive. The meals looked fantastic and honestly, food I would be excited to eat myself. The staff and overall environment felt warm, welcoming, and well cared for. I wanted to jump right in when they were playing what looked to be Volleyball with a balloon. Based on what I observed, this is absolutely a place I would feel comfortable and confident placing my own mom when the day comes. I would highly recommend The Residence at Presque Isle Bay to anyone looking for a personal care home that truly feels like a community.

It's a great place, staffed by great people. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Newhaven Court at Lindwood is a very clean environment, friendly and helpful staff, friendly residents. Feels like a home style upclass country environment. Meals are very good as well as the portions.

5 for all! What we like the most about the community is their staff members! They are great, friendly and caring. Yes, we would recommend Queenstown Landing to other families based on our experience so far.

What we like the most about the community is the location, the cleanliness and the overall friendliness. [name removed] and [name removed]. We also like the wait staff in the dining room. We would absolutely recommend The Residence at Colvin Run to other families based on the experience so far.

My husband was a resident for 4 months in Memory care. He passed away there at age 92. The place was amazing and made his last months happy with new friendships and fun activities. The staff treated him and our entire family with compassion and overwhelming kindness. We can’t say enough good things about the wonderful staff. Thank you Candlelight Cove!

I live in Florida, so I have been unable to be there in person. I hope to be in Pa soon. Mom has told me that everyone is very nice and helpful. She has been playing bingo. She was not eating very well on her own but is eating better now.

5 - the facilities and staff are outstanding - they do a great job of keeping the residents engaged in a lot of different activities. I would highly recommend Colonial Courtyard

I would rate all 1-8 a 5. [name removed] was reluctant at first and now really appreciates all they have to offer. Highly recommend.

Both my mom and my stepdad joined Colonial Courtyard in Bedford, Pennsylvania in [date removed] , it has been a great experience, but with a few transitional bumps. Making the change to assisted living came with some challenges, after a lifetime of independence, admitting that additional, full time help was now required took some humility, and being willing to cooperate, being humans, we all struggle with loss of our autonomy, now both parents are adjusted and happy with the much needed support. They have independence, but the support for medicine, meal times and emergencies is there with grace and care. I’m very happy with the wonderful atmosphere, happy caregivers and staff. If you are in the Bedford county Pennsylvania area, and have this need, please consider this site.

I stopped to visit my Aunt [name removed] and was amazed at how well she has adapted to senior living. She is younger and has been living at home after having a stroke. We were concerned about the age difference between her and some of the other residents, but she is thriving. I ate lunch with her, and a lady at her table is over 100+ years old, and she and [name removed] have the funniest conversations. It makes my heart happy to see my aunt interact with everyone who works there. If my mom were still living, this is where I would want her to be. I know my aunt is safe and she is thriving.

I recently toured Colonial Courtyard at Bedford and was surprisingly impressed with the atmosphere. It was warm, welcoming, and everyone was very happy. I had toured several other places, and they were great but there is something different about the Courtyard. It seemed like family as soon as I walked in. I hope that my cousins choose this for my aunt. It will be a great fit for her.

The experience we had in the eight months my sister was a resident was top notch, from the administrator to the "blue angels" as my sister called her caregivers, to [name removed] the building maintenance coordinator, [name removed] the front desk receptionist. I have several other friends who have had experience with the Pines. All of us agree that our loved ones were not just cared for in a manner we would hope, but went over and above. We weren't with my sister when she passed, but her caregiver that day stayed beyond her shift and was with her when she took her last breath. She also attended the memorial service for my sister, and we made sure everyone got to meet this sweet woman. And one other thing, one of their selling points is that all of the staff know the names of all of their residents.....and I saw that first hand.

The entire staff is wonderful - friendly helpful and kind. They assist my dad and make his day easier along with keeping him safe. The genuine good feelings that you get in this facility make all the difference in helping my family feel better about where dad is.

Chestnut Ridge has been a godsend for my mother who has dementia. Everyone on the staff goes above and beyond to make sure all the residents are healthy, fed and happy 24/7. The staff is constantly on the floors and instantly available.

New, modern facility with a proactive staff that is consistently trying to meet the resident’s needs. Convenient location for independent living residents. Staff is concerned for the safety of residents.