Arden Courts of Susquehanna
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- 2625 Ailanthus Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- (717) 540-7018
- 4.1 ( 10 reviews )
- Memory Care
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About This Community
Developed nearly 30 years ago, Arden Courts provides a unique approach to caregiving and was created to help people living with memory loss enjoy residential living, while receiving the professional assistance they need 24 hours a day. We understand dementia because memory care is all we do.
Arden Courts recognizes that our residents have individual routines and interests, capabilities and needs. We set out to accommodate their individuality beginning with an assessment by one of our professional staff members. Working with you, we develop an individualized care plan which is regularly adjusted to meet any changes in your loved one’s routine or condition.
Our community was specially designed not only to be safe and secure, but to instill a sense of home that enables our residents to remain as independent as possible. The layout of the community was designed to help your loved one stay as oriented as possible while maximizing their independence. Our safe and secure landscaped walking paths and courtyard areas allow residents to explore and be as active as they would like. Our engaging, success-oriented programming is scheduled throughout the day and is tailored to meet our resident’s abilities and interests.
When it comes to memory care, experience makes a difference. Contact us to arrange for your personal tour and discover how Arden Courts can make a difference in your loved one’s life today.
Reviews
4.1
( 10 Reviews )
Kelly
I went to Arden Courts of Susquehanna. This is more of care for individuals that have more memory and cognitive issues. They're 100% memory care. The way they had it set up was very nice. It's like a circle. It is a controlled community in that you need the codes to get in and out so that the residents don't wander. But it is all open and they have courtyards for the residents available. The rooms were nice. The only thing I did not like about it (that I think for my mother and myself would be uncomfortable) is that they don't have showers in the rooms. They're shared showers. But they are from a level of skilled care, and they are more apt at taking care of people with memory issues and medically, too. They are all trained when it comes to memory care.
They have a wide variety of activities. They also do cognitive games, art therapy, and physical therapy. They even gave me one of the calendars, which was artwork that the residents had done. I think my mother isn't quite at that point, but I would feel very safe having a family member there. Everybody seemed very nice and very personable. It's not a huge community. They only have a capacity of like 64 people, so they have a good staffing ratio for the residents. Everything seemed very clean and very nice. They were working on one section; they were updating it.
Elizabeth
August 21, 2021
Arden Courts of Susquehanna is all memory care. I'd actually visited there about three years ago, and then I went again yesterday. It's excellent and definitely at the top of my list. It's nice and bright. It's actually designed for memory care. It's a big square so you don't get lost, and you don't feel like you're trapped. One of the best things about that is just seeing so many of the residents out and participating in the activities. The staff was all really nice and happy, and they were everywhere. The residents are participating. In some facilities, it's like all the doors are shut. You don't even see anybody, and you might see one staff member. Arden Courts was not like that at all.
Michael
April 04, 2021
There's nothing negative about Arden Courts of Susquehanna, other than the distance from mom's current location. Their location is in more of a commercial area, although the facilities were above board and very good. The staff has been very cordial, very friendly, and very open to answering questions. They allow for family (my brother and me) to explore our potential needs and timeframe. The façade and layout were exceptional. It has been in existence for twenty-plus years. All that Arden has is memory care.
Laura
September 25, 2020
My dad was at Arden Courts of Susquehanna for a short period of time and it was not a match. The rooms were very small and cramped. Because of COVID we were not allowed to go in the rooms, but looking in the window I could see that it was very hard for Dad to maneuver around around the room with his walker. I think they had a staffing problem, but their hearts were in the right place, and they really wanted to take care of him because everyone that I met there seemed really great. There were just not enough people to take care of as many residents as they had. They didn't have time to take care of him. It was not an ideal situation for him and his level of needs. They had a nice third of a mile courtyard out in the back. The meals were not good, and I didn't think that they were always transparent. It was difficult to communicate with them.
CD
October 30, 2019
My husband has been placed into Arden Courts of Susquehanna. They are very caring and compassionate. The staff members pay attention to details about each individual resident. Everyone has a private room, but they are encouraged to come out of their rooms and take part in community activities. The food is good and very tasty. Everyone seems to be friendly. My husband has been there for three weeks now. There is definitely value for the money.
dannl
May 21, 2017
I tried to work at this facility once. I applied. They called me for an interview. When I showed up for the interview, the person who was supposed to interview me was not there. No explanation was given to me. When I explained to the front desk who I was and why I was there, they just stared at me. I was then told to wait in the waiting area. I waited for about 1/2 hr. Finally, somebody came to interview me. You could tell that she was not expecting to do an interview that day. Then, someone else came in....to continue the interview. Butttom line was: they were totally unprepared for me when I came in for the interview. In fact, I felt like I was being passed back and forth. No explanation was given to me that day. I left.....shaking my head because I literally had no idea what had just happened. To this day, I still am confused. I can only assume that they were just unprepared. It was unfortunate because I have a lot of experience with Alzheimer's Disease patients. My mom had the disease for 9 yrs....having recently passed away last August. I have done hours of research on this disease. I guess it's something I was not meant to understand. I definitely was not treated with respect that day. I still shake my head whenever I think about it.....or when I talk about it with friends. Totally confused that day.
Lores
July 06, 2014
We chose Arden Court because they specialized in people with dementia and it was close. He seems to be adjusting, and he is doing well there. He has a private room and it is very nice. He is not participating right now in the memory care program of activities, although they have ten hours of activities each day.
Debra25
March 27, 2014
Mother is in Arden Courts of Susquehanna. The staff is very skilled. It takes somebody special with special training to really deal with my mother's case, and so far, they have been doing a fabulous job. I like that It is fenced with a 10-foott-high fence because my mother is a big walker, and they have a third of a mile of walking path. So,she can actually go out the doors on her own, and she can also come in any of the doors. There are trees and summer bed, and in spring and summer, they do flower boxes. It is really set up nicely. All the cottages are connected with a center court for community, hairdresser, and doctors office.
Gerry2
June 14, 2012
We loved it there! They were very nice. I had no complaints about them at all! My husband got excellent care. The only problem we had with that was that it's half an hour to get there and half an hour back. It's quite a distance from my house that was a little difficult for me. It was also much more expensive. But the staff there were absolutely amazing and nice. They were very friendly. They were wonderful! The residents there are cheerful and I like it that they keep them busy and active. It was a locked-in unit but you don't realize it. I could take cookie mix and they would let me bake with my husband.
Visitor5812
February 29, 2012
Very expensive. But nice. We found something more affordable that wouldn't be temporary as they were at full capacity.
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