Services
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The Joseph Priestley House Offers:
Independent Living
The Joseph Priestley House has private rooms
that range in size from spacious to cozy and are accessible by elevator.
Residents receive additional personal care services as needed to enhance independent living and living life to its
fullest.
Assisted Living
The Assisted Living Program provides further support for
carrying out daily living tasks based on the specific needs of each individual,
for example, assistance with bathing and dressing, or escort to daily activities.
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The two levels of care in the Joseph Priestley House enable residents with increased needs to
remain independent for a longer period of time.
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The Benjamin Rush House Offers:
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Skilled Nursing Care
The Benjamin Rush House has private and
semi-private rooms all on one floor for people in need of 24-hour intermediate
or skilled nursing care. Rehabilitative services and a restorative nursing program help residents function at the peak
of their abilities.
The Benjamin Rush House is Medicare and
Medicaid certified.
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Both houses offer respite stays, recuperative and temporary services. Non-residents are welcome, depending on bed availability in the appropriate unit.
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Dining Services
Three meals per day, prepared in-house by our
professional dietary staff, are served in the restaurant style main dining room. Dining Services can
accommodate residents who are on restricted diets or have special dietary
needs.
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Housekeeping/Laundry Services
Housekeeping and in-house laundry services are provided for
both Priestley House and Benjamin Rush House.
Priestley House residents’ rooms are cleaned weekly and
laundry is picked up at the beginning of the week and returned by weeks end.
Benjamin Rush House receives daily housekeeping as needed, as well as daily laundry services.
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Activities
Activities designed to stimulate residents’ cultural,
intellectual, recreational and spiritual interests are available.
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Cultural and intellectual activities
- art exhibits displayed at UU House with
“Meet-the-Artist Receptions”
- art, horticultural and music therapy
- recitals featuring professional instrumentalists and vocalists
- discussion groups
- intergenerational programs
- Board-sponsored festivities
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Recreational activities
- daily exercise classes
- excursions to area events
- special events – birthday parties,
holiday celebrations
- teas
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Spiritual activities
- Sunday vespers
- observance of traditional religious
holidays
- transportation to area churches
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All rights reserved.
224 West Tulpehocken St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-0809
uuh@uuhouse.org
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