Category: Juniper Village at Meadville

As our loved ones age, their care needs may evolve, prompting families to consider different residential options. Memory care and personal care communities are two prominent choices.  The key differences between memory care and personal care homes include the training of staff, security measures, activities and programs, and cost. Choosing the right option depends on…

When a loved one is considering moving into a personal care home, it's important to understand what expenses are included in the overall cost. While specific costs may vary depending on the location and amenities of the personal care community, some common elements are typically covered in personal care home costs. These can include: Room…

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a challenging journey filled with emotional and practical complexities. As the disease progresses, families often face the difficult decision of transitioning their loved one to a memory care home.  The decision to transition a loved one with dementia into memory care requires careful consideration of various factors…

This Veterans' Day was extra special this year at Juniper Village at Meadville. The celebration began with a Veterans' social. Light refreshments were served in our ballroom while we enjoyed a keynote address from John Amato via Zoom. The program also featured a poetry reading, folding of the flag, and presentation of plaques and certificates.…

Jackie Commins, a friend of Juniper Village at Meadville who also is a long-time volunteer for the Special Olympics, recently gave us insight on this wonderful program that serves as an inspiration to many. For many years, Jackie was a school teacher in Baltimore. Upon retirement, she returned to Meadville and became involved with Special…

Residents and associates at Juniper Village in Meadville enjoyed National Assisted Living Week with a celebration of an on-site created County Fair! Many residents and several staff displayed their hand-crafted goods in our Home Show Building in the Col. Walker Room. Winners were awarded ribbons in their respective categories. We had an arcade-style experience step…

Meet Barb Akins, our September Healthcare Hero of the month! She has only been with Juniper for a year, but what a delicious year it has been. Sue is a member of our dining team, and delights us daily with her cooking skills. She's also a master baker. Sue truly puts her "H'art and Soul"…

We would like to thank our Regional Response Health Coalition (RRHC) for all they are doing to help to keep the Northwestern region safe and prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic.    The Regional Response Health Collaboration Program (RRHCP) helps provide operational and administrative support to protect residents in long-term care communities from COVID-19. It helps…

Residents at Juniper Village in Meadville waited with great anticipation as our pooch parade was cancelled on National Dog Day due to weather. They determined it was well worth the wait as we not only got a parade, but also a whole show! Special guest performer and K-9 Ambassador Teeka, stole the spotlight.  Hosea, Bandit,…

It’s never too late for a tattoo, is it? Not according to Juniper Village at Meadville residents who had a blast Wednesday afternoon sipping on a brew with some good old rock-and-roll playing while they got "tattooed"! Resident Flora Dayton said, “Let me tell my kids I got a tattoo today and they’ll be right…