Independence Court of Erie
Independence Court of Erie is a personal care community offering multiple levels of care, including our brand-new memory care neighborhood. Inside, our community has recently been fully renovated. Spa-like colors and décor make our personal care community peaceful and comfortable.
Independence Court is conveniently located at West Gore and Old French Road just 1.5 miles north of Interstate 90 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Our community is close to the VA Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital, Erie Zoo, Peach Street, restaurants, the shopping mall, and the casino.
Settled in a wooded area in a residential community, each of our spacious apartment views displays beautiful outdoor scenery, including our lovely and relaxing courtyard. Our courtyard is private and located in the back of the building with wooded views. We have multiple seating areas, lovely landscaping, and shaded areas.
Life Enrichment Programming
Independence Court’s Life Enrichment program boasts many activities and local outings that give our residents a purpose every day. We don’t just do Bingo. We make sure to take care of our residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual health. For example, from mid-April through October, residents visit an arthritic swim program in a heated pool. From September through April, a professional musician offers music therapy. Chair yoga is offered twice per month. And, to help our local community, residents bake and provide cupcakes for the neighborhood art house.
Looking for more? Residents with a competitive nature compete every month with other communities in a trivia contest held at various locations around Erie. Four times a week, you can find residents out and about at ball games, picnics, concerts, museums, shopping, boat trips, and more!
Programming at Independence Court keeps us vibrant and in touch with our surrounding community. You’ll find our vibrant program inspires residents to lead fulfilling and active lives.
Dining Program
Join us for three meals a day, plus snacks! The dining experience is a great way to meet with friends and enjoy our friendly staff. Each meal is home-cooked and served in our dining room, which has large windows overlooking our beautiful landscaping.
Our restaurant-style atmosphere provides residents with a menu and a variety of choices. Meals are served by friendly and helpful staff members. Meals change every day, and we are accommodating to individual tastes, preferences, and food allergies.
Care and Services
Personal Care
At Independence Court of Erie, our focus is supporting our residents’ independence and overall wellness. Our tenured staff listens to residents and family needs and follows up to ensure their satisfaction. Many of our staff members have been with us for years, and we have consistently provided the highest quality of care for our residents.
The care that each resident receives at Independence Court is unique to his or her needs. Each resident’s activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, and hygiene, are assessed upon move-in and regularly throughout their stay. We work with the resident, family members, and health practitioners to create the right plan of care for each person.
Care-related services include, but are not limited to:
• Care staff at community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Personal care assistance with activities of daily living
• Medication assistance and administration
• Mobility assistance
• Continence maintenance
• Weekly visits from an outside physician
• On-site visits from the dentist, podiatrist, home health, and more
At Independence Court of Erie, we have an on-site rehabilitation gym when additional therapy is needed after an event or injury. A physician’s order is necessary, and our outside therapy group can help. This convenience can help a resident get back to their regular routine quickly.
Memory Care
Along the Journey is Priority Life Care’s memory care programming. The Along the Journey program was created for our seniors with memory impairments and to help develop strong relationships between families and caregivers. A successful transition involves supporting the resident in their new environment and being a resource for the family.
Goals of Along the Journey:
• Create a safe and comfortable environment for residents
• Provide consistent, well-trained caregivers specific to dementia care
• Provide care based on residents’ abilities and needs, with respect to the individual‘s culture and preferences
• Achieve the highest quality of life possible for residents through cueing and assistance
• Be a resource and provide support to families, staff, and other residents
At Independence Court of Erie, we use activities to help reduce residents’ agitation, improve their moods, and encourage social interaction. Popular activities include morning coffee (hydration) and news, listening to music, spiritual programs, ice cream socials, reminiscing, trivia, and puzzles. One-on-one sensory activities may also be used to help residents relax and have a good night’s rest.
Respite Care
Residents in short-term respite care receive all of the amenities and care in our assisted living or memory care options, but for a shorter, predetermined length of stay. Respite care is for loved ones who may need a little help after a hospital or rehab stay, or when caregivers plan a family vacation or just need some time to relax and recharge. We are here for you. Call and ask us about our respite care package.
Amenities
Our apartments are sunny, with large windows and beautiful views of our outdoor gardens and courtyard. The spacious studios are painted in tasteful neutral colors, and include furniture, private bathrooms, and personal heating and cooling. With both private and semi-private apartments, we are an affordable choice for seniors.
In addition to their apartments, we offer many amenities for our residents:
• Three meals a day, restaurant-style dining with alternative menus
• 24-hour care staff and licensed nurse
• Nursing call system
• Signature Along the Journey (Memory Care) programming
• Memory care secured neighborhood
• Large community areas for socializing and cozy common areas for relaxing and reading
• Monthly birthday parties
• Smoking lounge
• Private dining room
• Guest meal service
• Snack and beverage service
• Guest speakers, entertainment and education programs
• Annual events
• Daily fitness and exercise classes
• Catholic Mass and interfaith services
• Complimentary laundry supplies
• Weekly housekeeping, laundry, and trash service
• Beautifully landscaped courtyard(s)
• Outdoor walking paths
• Exciting and fulfilling daily activities
• Local community outings
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Utilities included
• Cable hookup
• Telephone hookup
• Pet friendly
• Independent climate control
• State-of-the-art security and fire safety systems
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Transportation assistance for medical appointments
• On-site salon/barber
• On-site physicians including on-site therapy – physical, occupational, and speech
