Chicora Medical Center is an assisted-living facility located in Chicora, Pennsylvania. This center provides housing and supportive care services designed for older adults who require some assistance with daily living but wish to maintain a degree of independence. The facility emphasizes medical supervision and a secure living environment, offering both private and shared accommodations within a community setting.

The care at Chicora Medical Center addresses a variety of medical and personal support needs. Residents have access to a Mental Wellness Program designed to promote emotional health and provide coping strategies for stress and mood disorders. Diabetes care is available, with provisions for blood glucose monitoring, dietary guidance, and medication management tailored to individual requirements. The facility is structured to accommodate individuals with memory loss, offering specialized Memory Care services that feature secure environments and trained staff skilled in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Incontinence care is available, including routine assistance with hygiene and product management. Ambulatory support is provided for individuals with mobility challenges, ensuring safety during transfers and throughout daily activities. The center also delivers medication management, overseeing the administration and timing of prescriptions to support residents’ ongoing health needs.

Assistance with activities of daily living is a part of the daily care model at Chicora Medical Center. Staff offer full assistance with bathing, eating, and dressing, ensuring residents with limited mobility or dexterity can maintain personal hygiene and nutrition. For toileting, residents can expect some physical assistance as needed, while still being supported in maintaining their dignity and privacy.

Chicora Medical Center offers transportation services for residents requiring travel to medical appointments, community errands, and other non-medical outings. Complimentary transportation is available for essential medical visits, while transportation at cost can be arranged for other purposes as needed. This service is intended to assist residents in maintaining their health care routines as well as personal independence within the broader community.

Feedback from residents and families commonly reflects satisfaction with the quality of medical care provided at Chicora Medical Center. Physicians are noted for being knowledgeable and attentive, with multiple reviewers attributing improvements in health to the clinical care received. However, there are recurring concerns related to the scheduling system for internal health services. Many individuals report prolonged wait times and difficulty booking appointments over the phone, though some find the facility’s app-based scheduling system offers a more streamlined alternative. This administrative challenge is a noted area for improvement despite generally high marks for clinical care. Most reviews indicate that addressing these scheduling issues could further enhance the overall experience at Chicora Medical Center.

Costs at this community start at $1,300 and range up to $8,060. The average price in the community is $4,680, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,714. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.