A Personal Care Home is a home designed to help those who need assistance with physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities, at any level. A PCH should be inspected and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Residents have the freedom to live an independent lifestyle and receive assistance only when they need it. Services PCH's most usually assist with are as follows: Eating and drinking Getting out of bed Walking Bathing & personal hygiene Arranging for health care Administering medications Doing laundry and getting dressed Using a telephone Taking care of personal possessions Participating in social activities and more....

Hillside Manor PCH: Certified Nurse Practitioner as a full time staff member who works in conjunction with your Primary Care Physician and provides a second medical opinion for residents Encourage independent living and mental and physical growth 24/7 open communication with families of residents Unique amenities available for residents and families of residents Clean and comfortable living Caretakers who are highly skilled and trained as well as personable and kind and offer companionship to residents Numerous safety features that go above and beyond what is required by law Equipped with a memory care unit for new or current residents. Residents can stay no matter the level of care they require. Other PCH's: Employees who provide care, but cannot provide medical advice and support. Residents must schedule an appointment with their Primary Care Physician Basic everyday needs are taken care of, but there is no room for growth Scheduled appointments to speak with caretakers about family member Visits with families are either in their rooms or in a public area with no privacy Hospital like appearance with little comfort and nostalgia Employees to provide care, but not companionship Safety features required by law Move loved ones to another facility when memory care is needed

As a Personal Care Home located in Pennsylvania, there are safety features that every PCH must be equipped with. At Hillside Manor, we go above and beyond those requirements. The safety of our residents, their loved ones, and our employees is of utmost importance to us. ​ Our facility is equipped with the following: Photocatalytic oxidation systems to optimize the indoor air quality Monitored fire system Audible and strobe alarm system for the hearing impaired Smoke detectors every 15 ft. in hallways Smoke detectors in every bedroom Heat sensors in furnace room, kitchen, laundry room, and mechanical rooms Monitored carbon monoxide detectors in furnace room, laundry room, and kitchen 5 fire SAFE zones & areas of refuge within the building 4 exterior evacuation doors Ground level evacuation 14 fire notification pull stations Fire department located 2 miles from facility 2 hour rated fire doors on every bedroom Monthly fire drills Security system monitoring entire outside of building All medication and nurses stations are monitored Alarmed doors for monitoring who comes and goes from facility Natural Gas powered emergency backup generator in the event of power loss ​ All of our staff is trained and prepared to assist in any emergency situation that may arise.