Services at UU House
"We have an amazing staff of people. We have a library and a group of people with whom I have things in common. I've enjoyed making new friends. It's been an adventure, and much differentthan I thought."—Bill, Priestley House Resident
Our community includes the Joseph Priestley House, which provides independent living and personal care/assisted living, and the Benjamin Rush House, which provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative services. Both houses benefit from our expert healthcare services, as well as a full complement of world-class support capabilities. Additionally, both houses offer respite stays,as well as recuperative and temporary services. Residents are welcome depending on bed availability in the appropriate unit.
Joseph Priestley House: Independent Living and Personal Care/Assisted Living
The Joseph Priestley House offers Independent Living and Personal Care/Assisted Living. Both types of living arrangements allow residents with increased needs to remain independent for a longer period of time.Independent Living
Individuals who are able to live independently can take advantage of our private rooms, which range in size from spacious to cozy and which are accessible by elevator. Independent living residents receive other personal care services as needed to maximize their independence and quality of life.
Is independent living right for you?
If you or your loved one answer "yes" to these questions, independent living at Joseph Priestley House may be a good option:
• Are you able to take your medications without assistance?
• Are you able to make your own arrangements with healthcare providers?
• Would you be able to walk to and from the UU House dining room on your own or with the help of
an assistive device?
• Are you able to make your own arrangements with healthcare providers?
• Would you be able to walk to and from the UU House dining room on your own or with the help of
an assistive device?
Personal Care/Assisted Living
Our personal care/assisted living program provides further support for carrying out daily living tasks based on each individual's specific needs. Those needs may include assistance with bathing and dressing or escort to daily activities.
Is personal care/assisted living right for you?
If you or your loved one answer "yes" to these questions, personal care/assisted living at Joseph Priestley House may be a good option:
• Do you need reminders about taking your medications?
• Do you need help making arrangements with healthcare providers?
• Would you need assistance getting from your room to the UU House dining room?
• Do you need help making arrangements with healthcare providers?
• Would you need assistance getting from your room to the UU House dining room?
Benjamin Rush House: Skilled Nursing Care and Short-Term Rehabilitative Services
The Benjamin Rush House is both Medicare and Medicaid certified and offers skilled nursing care. In fact, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have awarded Rush House a rare five-star rating based on our health inspections, nursing home staffing, and quality measures. We have private and semi-private rooms, all on one floor, for individuals who need 24-hour intermediate or skilled nursing care.Restorative Nursing
Rush House provides a world-class restorative nursing program to help residents function at the peak of their abilities. Our restorative nursing program serves as the bridge between physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy and nursing. Our specialists work with residents one to one to improve skills in walking and mobility, bathing, dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing, transferring from bed to chair, amputation care, and communication ability.
Short-Term Rehabilitation
In addition to long-term residential care, Rush House provides rehabilitative services to individuals who need short-term care.
Healthcare Services
UU House maintains a team of dedicated nursing professionals who provide expert care around the clock. Whether administering medications, bathing and dressing residents or assessing residents' conditions, our specially trained nursing professionals exhibit kindness, compassion, and excellent nursing skills. In addition to nurses, our professional healthcare team includes:
• Certified gerontological nurses
• Dentist
• Gero-psychiatrist
• Ophthalmologist
• Occupational therapists
• Physical therapists
• Physicians with a geriatric focus
• Podiatrist
• Speech pathologists
• Dentist
• Gero-psychiatrist
• Ophthalmologist
• Occupational therapists
• Physical therapists
• Physicians with a geriatric focus
• Podiatrist
• Speech pathologists
Support Services
To meet the needs of our residents, UU House relies on teams of professionals who deliver a full array of support services, including:
• Activities Department. We maintain a full-time Activities Department that offers a variety of
programming to engage, stimulate, and entertain residents.
• Administrative Team. UU House's front-office personnel greet guests in person and on the phone.
The administrative team also includes staff members who handle accounting, admissions,
employee benefits, and finance for the community.
• Chaplain. Our part-time chaplain, Rev. Libby Smith, provides a range of support to our residents.
She hosts a weekly Bible study group and a biweekly religious service. She also leads a family
support group and is available for one-to-one interaction with residents.
• Dining Services Department. UU House's dining services are delivered by Morrison Management
Specialists (part of Compass Group). The department operates under a simple yet compelling
philosophy: When food tastes better, people will eat more—and potentially stay healthier!
• Facilities Department. This UU House team provides maintenance, security, and transportation
services to residents and their families—helping ensure that our building is safe and secure.
Equipped for mobile and wheelchair-bound residents, UU House's van provides transportation
for doctor visits, group trips, and other outings.
• Housekeeping and Laundry Department. In delivering their important services, members of our
Housekeeping and Laundry Department emphasize the three "Cs" of capability, caring, and
commitment to residents and their families.
• Social Worker. UU House's social worker is attentive to the emotional needs of our residents
and assists residents and families with applying for Medicare Part D, understanding their health
insurance coverage, and scheduling care conferences.
programming to engage, stimulate, and entertain residents.
• Administrative Team. UU House's front-office personnel greet guests in person and on the phone.
The administrative team also includes staff members who handle accounting, admissions,
employee benefits, and finance for the community.
• Chaplain. Our part-time chaplain, Rev. Libby Smith, provides a range of support to our residents.
She hosts a weekly Bible study group and a biweekly religious service. She also leads a family
support group and is available for one-to-one interaction with residents.
• Dining Services Department. UU House's dining services are delivered by Morrison Management
Specialists (part of Compass Group). The department operates under a simple yet compelling
philosophy: When food tastes better, people will eat more—and potentially stay healthier!
• Facilities Department. This UU House team provides maintenance, security, and transportation
services to residents and their families—helping ensure that our building is safe and secure.
Equipped for mobile and wheelchair-bound residents, UU House's van provides transportation
for doctor visits, group trips, and other outings.
• Housekeeping and Laundry Department. In delivering their important services, members of our
Housekeeping and Laundry Department emphasize the three "Cs" of capability, caring, and
commitment to residents and their families.
• Social Worker. UU House's social worker is attentive to the emotional needs of our residents
and assists residents and families with applying for Medicare Part D, understanding their health
insurance coverage, and scheduling care conferences.
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