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Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy. 

Unlike a traditional nursing home, Riverton Estates is for those who need a certain level of help and supervised care, but they are generally able to move about freely without supervision, and have no other healthcare or mental conditions to constrain them. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://healthapps.state.nj.us/facilities/fsFacList.aspx">State of New Jersey Department of Health Long-Term Care Facility Search</a>

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Deer Meadows Retirement Community is situated on seven acres of land and is conveniently located in Northeast Philadelphia. Offering independent living, personal care, secured memory care and skilled nursing, this community offers a continuum of care and is uniquely positioned to meet the changing needs of our residents. Originally founded in 1869 as The Baptist Home of Philadelphia, for nearly 150 years, Deer Meadows has been a provider of high-quality residential services that allow seniors to remain active and independent, while confident of the best assistance, support, and medical care. Residents are able to enter our community at any care level and do not have to pay a "buy-in" that many continuing care requires. 

Our residents enjoy maintenance-free living in a safe, caring environment. Residents can choose from our beautifully appointed studio, one, or two-bedroom apartments. All our accommodations offer meals, housekeeping, and a recreational and social calendar for our residents' convenience. Our one and two-bedroom apartments have a full kitchen and washer/dryer. Studio units have kitchenettes with washer/dryer units on each floor. There is no need to move apartments if you step up from independent living to personal care, as we simply bring the care to you. 

Deer Meadows Retirement Community is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best employees in each field, from our trained dining room staff to our highly skilled technicians in maintenance. All staff members from administrative to support and maintenance are carefully screened and undergo age-sensitive training. As a result, everyone at Deer Meadows works diligently to provide the high level of service that residents and their families have come to expect. At Deer Meadows we not only care for our residents, we care about them. 
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<li>Studio, 1 or 2- Bedroom Options</li>
<li>24 Hour Security</li>
<li>24 Hour Front Desk Service</li>
<li>Emergency Call System</li>
<li>Maintenance Free Living</li>
<li>Individually Controlled Heating and Air Conditioning</li>
<li>Internet Connection</li>
<li>Washer/Dryer in Unit or Community Laundry Facilities</li>
<li>Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner</li>
<li>Private Dining Rooms</li>
<li>Health and Wellness Program</li>
<li>Wellness Center</li>
<li>On Site Health Center</li>
<li>Rehabilitation Program</li>
<li>Personal Care</li>
<li>Recreation Program</li>
<li>Beauty Salon/Barber Shop</li>
<li>Gift Shop</li>
<li>Activity Areas</li>
<li>Multi-Purpose Auditorium</li>
<li>Transportation</li>
<li>Pet Friendly</li>
<li>Respite Care</li></ul> To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/HUMAN_SERVICE_PROVIDER_DIRECTORY/">Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory</a>

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A carefree&nbsp;lifestyle that includes beautifully appointed&nbsp;apartment homes and days filled with exciting social events is what you&#39;ll find when joining Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park.&nbsp;Another perk of our community is that you become part of a close-knit community where friends live next door and everyone feels like family.

Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park&nbsp;is one of several senior living communities owned by Wesley Enhanced Living. We are a nonprofit, faith-based senior living provider whose communities deliver a wealth of opportunities. Because we know that the old rules about retirement no longer apply, our staff are committed to create the purpose-filled lifestyle our residents desire.&nbsp;

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

A fully stocked library and computer lab, craft room&nbsp;and a fitness center&nbsp;are just a few of the community features that are found in your new home at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. We also have a full recreation calendar filled with activities and outings that will have you laughing with friends and learning a new hobby. For those times when you want a moment of quiet reflection, there is a courtyard&nbsp;when you can sit and listen to the visiting birds or meditation chapel.

You can choose from a variety of floor plans that range from an intimate studio to a spacious two-bedroom suite. These newly renovated apartment homes&nbsp;include wall-to-wall carpeting, in-suite climate control, kitchens and a washer/dryer. What you will also appreciate are the stunning views available from your windows.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Included in your monthly fee are 30&nbsp;delicious meals served restaurant-style in our main dining room. This allows you to customize when you would rather have our talented chefs cook for you.&nbsp;Concierge services are also available,&nbsp;and for when you need to run errands or attend appointments, you can relax in style as we chauffeur you around.

In addition to independent living, we provide personal care services and skilled nursing, which means that as your health care needs change, we can provide the supportive services you need to remain active and independent. These supportive services include medication supervision, insulin diabetic management and assistance with activities of daily living.

Our tradition of delivering outstanding care and services for seniors in Media&nbsp;is why families and seniors choose for Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park.

Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park

<h4>One Campus, One Continuum, Many Choices</h4>

In one place, with one team, youll find everything you want to make your retirement years the best years: financial and physical security, friendship, activities, and entertainment. PPH is the whole package ? reasonably priced apartment homes and health services, and people who really care. Its an oasis where you can live life to the fullest.

For adults aged 62 and older, PPH provides a true continuum of care, from independent living to personal care, memory care, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. We can and will be there consistently for residents as they age. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/HUMAN_SERVICE_PROVIDER_DIRECTORY/">Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory</a>

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