The Lutheran Home at Topton is a senior care community located in Topton, Pennsylvania, and is operated as part of the Diakon Senior Living network. This facility provides a range of care levels, with primary services in assisted living and additional offerings in continuing care retirement and skilled nursing. Residents at The Lutheran Home at Topton can access various residential options, including independent living, personal care, memory care units, and nursing home care. The facility’s aim is to support aging adults through changing care needs, providing both long- and short-term accommodations, including rehabilitation therapies and support for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment.

Care and medical support at The Lutheran Home at Topton are tailored to accommodate the needs of residents with memory loss, including a secured community specifically designed for individuals with dementia-related conditions. English-language care and support are available, with services including specialized memory care, incontinence management, ambulatory care, and diabetes management. Staff are equipped to assist residents with medication management and coordinate with visiting podiatry professionals. The community also provides fitness programs and yoga or chair yoga classes to encourage physical wellness. Assistance with activities of daily living is provided based on need: full assistance is available for bathing, eating, and dressing, while toileting assistance consists of some physical help. The facility incorporates both indoor and outdoor walking paths for exercise and mobility, and a barber/beauty salon is present for personal grooming. Residents also have opportunities for engagement through organized clubs and community groups.

Transportation services at The Lutheran Home at Topton include both complimentary and fee-based options. These services are designed to support residents with access to medical appointments, therapy, and other off-site needs, as well as non-medical outings for shopping, social activities, or recreational trips, depending on individual requirements and schedules.

Community reviews and feedback indicate ongoing challenges with the quality and consistency of care. Residents and family members frequently report chronic short staffing, resulting in long wait times for assistance with needs such as help to the restroom or response to call systems. There are noted concerns about communication, particularly about unresponsiveness from some staff and challenges in medication management and addressing health concerns. While certain aides and therapy staff have been described as capable and compassionate, the general perception is that management engagement with daily care is lacking, and administrative processes—such as discharge planning and the transition of residents home—require improvement. Facility cleanliness has received mixed feedback; while the facility grounds are typically well-maintained, individual rooms and furnishings can exhibit wear and varied levels of cleanliness. Despite these challenges, the facility has ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing campus amenities and programming to promote resident wellness. No major changes in ownership or large-scale construction have recently taken place at the campus.

Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $10,646. The average price in the community is $6,073, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,330. 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.