The Buehrle Center, located in Topton, Pennsylvania, is an assisted living facility that provides a range of personal care and medical support services to residents. The facility is designed to support individuals who require assistance with daily living activities and seeks to accommodate those with changing healthcare and personal needs. Assisted living residents at The Buehrle Center have access to various levels of care, with full assistance provided for bathing, eating, and dressing, as well as some physical support for toileting. The community also caters to residents in need of memory care by offering a secured environment specifically designed to accommodate individuals with memory loss and prevent wandering, using secured access points and indoor walking paths.
The Buehrle Center provides a spectrum of healthcare and therapeutic services, including on-site podiatry and dental care, diabetes management, medication management, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Nurses are available to support ongoing medical needs, and incontinence and ambulatory care are also offered. Fitness programs, as well as brain fitness activities such as Dakim BrainFitness, aim to maintain or improve cognitive and physical health. Residents have access to a barber and beauty salon, enabling personal grooming without having to leave the premises. Memory care services are tailored specifically for individuals experiencing memory challenges, and the environment is structured to promote safety and independence. Social clubs and community activities encourage social engagement and participation, supporting an active community life.
Transportation services are available to assist residents with access to medical appointments as well as non-medical destinations. The community offers both complimentary transportation for certain purposes and transportation at cost for other needs, allowing residents flexibility and convenience for trips outside the facility.
Resident and family review summaries indicate that while the Buehrle Center maintains a clean and organized environment, there have been concerns regarding the visible presence and availability of staff, especially within the skilled nursing parts of the facility. Family members have reported observing few staff members in the hallways during visits, which has led to questions about the adequacy of care and supervision provided. This quieter atmosphere and limited visible engagement by medical personnel have raised doubts among some visitors about the responsiveness and attentiveness of staff to resident needs. These impressions suggest that potential residents and their families may wish to directly inquire about staffing levels and staff engagement when considering The Buehrle Center.
Costs at this community start at $2,600 and range up to $9,781. The average price in the community is $6,190, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,978. 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.