Lawrence County Geri-Care is a memory-care and assisted-living community located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The community provides specialized care and support for residents with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, while also accommodating individuals who require assisted-living services. The secured environment is designed to enhance safety and comfort for those at risk of wandering. Residents benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their specific medical and daily living needs.

The facility offers incontinence care, helping residents maintain hygiene and comfort by providing routine assistance with toileting and the use of incontinence supplies. Ambulatory care is also available, with staff trained to assist residents who need help with mobility, transfers, or walking, to promote independence as much as possible. To support residents with chronic conditions, diabetes care is provided, which includes monitoring blood glucose levels, managing medications, and coordinating with healthcare professionals as required. Lawrence County Geri-Care is a secured community, featuring controlled-access entries and monitored common areas for resident safety. Additional amenities include an on-site barber and beauty salon, giving residents convenient access to haircuts and personal grooming services within the community.

For transportation needs, Lawrence County Geri-Care offers transportation services at cost. This service can be arranged for both medical and non-medical purposes, including doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, and social outings. Families and residents coordinate with staff to schedule transportation according to their needs, with costs clearly outlined and communicated in advance.

According to resident and family reviews, staff members are generally recognized for their friendliness, patience, and respectful treatment of residents, even in challenging situations. The administrator is described as honest and caring, taking a proactive approach to ensure residents feel safe and are treated with respect; reports indicate a low tolerance for any unkind staff behavior. Families noted satisfaction with the level of personal attention and integrity in the care provided. While the community is consistently described as clean and the staff as welcoming, some concerns were expressed about food variety and meal quality, with meals sometimes considered lacking in freshness or excitement. The range of activities available was viewed as somewhat limited by some residents and family members, suggesting a desire for increased engagement opportunities. Although the environment is well maintained, some felt it was not as home-like as they would prefer, and room sizes were noted as an area of concern for couples.

Costs at this community start at $2,800 and range up to $6,795. The average price in the community is $4,797, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,447. The cost of memory care 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.