Senior Commons at Powder Mill

Josie Blevins

Senior Commons at Powdermill is a great place for anyone who needs extra care. It’s a safe place and will give family a peace of mind that their loved one is being taken care of, so well, by friendly and great staff.

Hope O'Pake

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Senior Commons at Powder Mill and I was really excited about what I saw. In my role as Director of Quality Services for Heritage Senior Living, I have the privilege to offer support to our communities as they seek innovative ways to ensure our residents are engaged, happy, healthy, and enjoying a great quality of life. As a former Licensing Representative for the PA Department of Human Services, I saw some of the best senior living options available. I also had a front-row seat to witness what works well and what doesn’t. I am thrilled to be part of the process of watching our teams learn and evolve as they continue to strive for excellence in all they do, so they can best serve the people depending on us. At SCPM, I appreciate seeing a home with spacious rooms for activities, exercise, church, and entertainment. I also value knowing there are two memory care neighborhoods to provide support to those with dementia care needs. Most of all, I enjoy the energy of growth as I watch this community continue to blossom on its journey to be the best it can be.

STEPHANIE MARTIN

91st bday was had by Grams today, no visitors cuz of a staff member w/COVID. I don't care bout personal feelings, if you work in health care you should be MANDATED to get vaccine or get another job, PERIOD. The few staff I have met seem good, just aren't enough of them, much like every other facility in the area. I will say this, Grams & Grandpa LOVE the food. I feel way better w/them there as opposed to home.

June Massey

In Jan. 2013 my father passed away while both parents were living in NC. Knowing Mom would have to now live near a child, she chose to live near me. I gave her a year after my father passed to make the move, not wanting to uproot her so soon after his death. I talked to marketing at a couple of places and got floor plans for her and she choose Senior Commons at Powder Mill. She had wanted to live in independent living in a two-bedroom apartment. In August she fell and we decided it would be best for her to move more quickly and not spend a winter alone in NC. What was available for her at the time was a two-room suite in assisted living. We took it and prior to her even going into the suite, my husband and I got her furniture situated so when she walked in, it looked like home. She was so comfortable there that she never went over to independent living. In the 7+ years that she was at Senior Commons, she was treated with respect and care. She never had an unkind word to say about any of the staff. The only complaint she had when she first arrived was there was too much salt in the food, and after a town hall meeting where it was brought up by several residents, that was rectified. As my mother was nearing end of life, I feel like the staff took me under their wing to make sure that both of us were comfortable. It was a difficult time and they helped me get through it. They became family. This year has been difficult for all. I can’t imagine what they have gone through, including employee turnover, COVID with the residents as well as staff, ability to care for everyone the way they would like. But through all the years and especially this one, the right decision was made for Mom to live out her life at Senior Commons. And I thank them for the care they have shown.