The Birches at Harleysville is a senior living community located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. This facility primarily provides assisted living care, with an additional focus on memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents receive support with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community is equipped to manage a broad spectrum of care needs, adapting to individual circumstances with personalized care plans. The facility’s environment is designed to support both independence and safety, featuring secured areas for memory care residents.
Comprehensive medical and ancillary services are available at The Birches at Harleysville. Medication management and diabetes care are overseen by trained staff, ensuring proper administration and monitoring. On-site healthcare professionals and contracted specialists in audiology, dental care, podiatry, dermatology, optometry, and geriatric psychiatry are accessible to address residents’ medical needs. The facility accepts residents with psychiatric conditions and offers support for incontinence and ambulatory care challenges. Residents also have access to a therapy room for physical, occupational, or speech therapy as prescribed, and regular visits from a primary care physician help with continuity of care. Memory care services include structured daily activities, secured living spaces, and staff specializing in dementia care.
The physical setting is designed for both safety and engagement. The community offers secured indoor walking paths for year-round exercise, as well as maintained outdoor walking paths for residents to enjoy time outside. Amenities intended to enhance daily life include a barber and beauty salon, clubs and community groups for social interaction, and scheduled yoga and chair yoga sessions as part of the wellness program. The dining experience is provided in a restaurant-style setting, and there is an emphasis on engaging activity programs tailored to residents’ preferences and cognitive abilities.
Transportation services are available to all residents with complimentary transportation provided by the community. These services can be used for medical purposes, such as attending physician appointments, as well as non-medical outings, like shopping or social events, as scheduled by the facility. This supports continued access to the broader community and facilitates both healthcare and quality of life.
Feedback from residents and families of The Birches at Harleysville is generally positive, with many emphasizing the community’s welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Individualized attention and responsive management are commonly cited, especially during transitions into memory care or periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The community is noted for its cleanliness, food quality, and an active engagement program. Instances of delayed staff response or communication challenges have been mentioned in some reviews, but these concerns are reported to be outweighed by the overall satisfaction with staff dedication, leadership, and the safe, home-like environment. The Birches at Harleysville continues to be recommended by families, healthcare providers, and elder law professionals, with recognition of ongoing efforts to maintain high standards of care and communication.
Costs at this community start at $2,395 and range up to $5,195. The average price in the community is $3,685, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,300. 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.
