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By MARK MARONEY
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When considering a personal care home, Celebration Villa of Loyalsock has a lot going for it.
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Located at 2985 Four Mile Drive in Montoursville despite the Loyalsock Township name, Celebration Villa of Loyalsock specializes as a personal care community.
The name Celebration tells much of what guests choosing to live here can anticipate.
Jenn Miller, the facility executive director/personal care home administrator, recently shared all the facility offers.
First, those reading might remember Outlook Point, which transitioned over to Elmcroft and in November 2021 became Celebration Villa of Loyalsock.
With a staff consisting of about 30 employees the personal care touch is a consistent commitment.
Among these professionals includes three licensed practical nurses who are on staff and there is also a nurse on call at all times.
When asked why should individuals or families consider living here or sending their loved ones to Celebration Villa the answer was easy for Miller.
“We have six levels of care and that’s not just for those who are independent but also somebody who may need some extra help with care such as individuals who are in a wheelchair or those who may have to use a walker,” Miller said.
Currently, the facility has 47 guests in house and the facility is licensed for 90, she said.
The living arrangements consist of studio and two-bedroom apartments.
Some of the two-bedroom apartments are currently occupied by one individual guest.
Asked what the typical day is like for the guests, Miller said it begins with a morning wake up and breakfast at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
That is followed by a wide range of activities such as physical or exercising and/or mental exercise through games like Bingo followed by a social hour and then happy hour and a nutritious lunch afterwards.
Following the afternoon meal, the guests typically either wind down, chat a bit and go to their physical therapy sessions or enjoy other activities such as games or watching television.
Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. By 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. most of the guests are settling down and preparing for their nightly rest.
Celebration Villa of Loyalsock holds community activities and celebrates all the holidays.
A trunk or treat was held before Halloween and friends and family gather for Thanksgiving dinner In December, Christmas and other holidays may be observed for those who participate.
Nestled among the most lovely picturesque area on Four Mile Drive anyone interested in this facility for themselves or their loved ones may contact Miller or the Celebration Villa of Loyalsock staff at 570-368-2076.