The Meadows Brochure

Residents enjoy a friendly game

Inspiring Residents to Live a Longer, More Rewarding Life Residents of The Meadows enjoy days filled with engaging activities and social occasions, a variety of entertainment and delicious, chef-prepared meals shared with good friends.

From craft classes and music entertainment to movies and pet therapy sessions, Meadows residents are inspired to live a happier, more rewarding life. In the process, improvements in emotional, physical and spiritual health help to enhance individual well-being and longevity.

As part of Shannondell at Valley Forge – a community known for providing an inspiring retirement lifestyle – personal care and memory care at The Meadows at Shannondell offer residents this same encouraging environment, making it easy to cultivate camaraderie and friendships. Additional peace of mind for residents is gained from the quality of care provided daily.

Families of residents can rest assured that spouses and parents are living well at The Meadows.

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Distinctive Comfort and Quality of Life With spacious, beautiful living areas boasting natural light, an outdoor garden courtyard and manicured grounds, The Meadows looks and feels like a well-appointed home.

Residents of The Meadows live comfortably and truly enjoy the attention to detail that distinguishes their community, including a variety of amenities and activities. Whether searching for a quiet nook to read or looking to join friends for a game of Monopoly, residents find their home environment offers a high quality of life.

And when it comes to dining, fresh ingredients go into delicious chef-prepared dishes – such as rotisserie chicken, eggplant parmesan and grilled salmon – served tableside by courteous dining staff.

Floor plans also offer residents options matched to their living needs and budget. Larger private suites include private bathrooms, a kitchen area, and separate dining and living areas. More affordable hotel-like private rooms with private bathrooms are also available for those who don’t require the additional living space. All residences allow residents to decorate using their own furnishings, keepsakes and personal items – helping everyone to feel at home.

After all, living comfortably is a vital part of living well with good friends at The Meadows.

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“It’s such a friendly environment. Everyone at The Meadows is so helpful and kind.”

– Irwin M., spouse of Meadows resident

Caring Professionals Providing Peace of Mind Virtually every day, we hear from family members of residents at The Meadows how much they appreciate the peace of mind that our staff instills in them.

This feeling doesn’t come by chance.

We’ve worked hard to earn a reputation for exceptional care provided by gracious, highly trained professionals (including a full-time licensed nurse) who monitor and respond to residents’ needs 24 hours a day.

Many of our employees have worked at The Meadows since opening in 2006. These professionals not only enjoy their work – inspiring and caring for aging adults – but they

also enjoy getting to know each resident, including their life experiences and family. Likewise, many residents’ families consider our caregivers part of their extended family.

As someone considering entrusting the care of a family member to The Meadows, you can feel confident that all of our employees take great pride in providing a stimulating, high quality of life while also caring for and about residents.

This attentive, personalized approach by staff helps to ensure that residents are living well at The Meadows.

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Personal Care at The Meadows For families who determine that a loved one needs ongoing support with daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, bathing and medication management, The Meadows offers quality personal care services provided by a dedicated and highly trained staff, including a full-time, licensed nurse.

Personal care residents at The Meadows still enjoy the freedom to plan their day as they please. But with a variety of planned activities overseen by an activities director – including games, puzzles, music entertainment, movies and exercise classes – residents find it easy to fill their days with things to do and share with friends.

Residents of The Meadows also appreciate the ability to choose a floor plan that best accommodates their living needs and budget. More spacious private residences include private bathrooms, a kitchen area, and separate living and dining areas. More affordable hotel-like private rooms with private bathrooms are also available for those who don’t require the additional living space.

Of course, families and friends of personal care residents are always welcome to visit, including joining us for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Personal care services & amenities include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Licensed nurse on duty 24/7 On-site nurse practitioner Physician access on a routine basis On-site dental office On-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech) On-site podiatry, psychiatry and cardiology services Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and medications in addition to other needs All private suites with private bathrooms, some offering separate living/dining and kitchen areas Planned activities and social events Comfortable, well-appointed living areas for gatherings Outdoor garden courtyard Chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining Housekeeping services Exercise classes and walking areas outdoors Library, barber and beauty salon Registered dietitian

Instructor-led exercise always draws a crowd

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Memory Care at The Meadows For adults living with memory impairment or cognitive deficits, The Meadows offers a comfortable and secure living area designed for their daily needs.

We feature personalized memory care programs tailored for the abilities of each resident. Residents’ days are filled with engaging activities such as music sessions, art therapy, pet therapy, gardening, cognitive exercises and social gatherings. Caring, highly trained staff make sure that memory care residents live a meaningful life – paying special attention to their individual physical, emotional and spiritual needs while also helping to ensure their personal safety.

Similar to personal care, memory care residents enjoy the same level of comfort that comes from private rooms with private bathrooms. Peace of mind is also a vital part of our program. Families of residents appreciate frequent communication with staff as it provides confidence that loved ones are receiving compassionate, quality care daily.

Memory care services & amenities include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Licensed nurse on duty 24/7 On-site nurse practitioner Physician access on a routine basis On-site dental office On-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech) On-site podiatry, psychiatry and cardiology services Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and medications in addition to other needs All private rooms with private bathrooms Access-controlled, secure care area Secure outdoor courtyard Comfortable, well-appointed living areas for gatherings Planned activities and social events Chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining Housekeeping services Barber and beauty salon Registered dietitian

“My mother couldn’t be in a better setting. I know she’s getting great care.”

– Kathy E., daughter of memory care resident

Living Well Just Comes with the Neighborhood As part of Shannondell at Valley Forge – a leading continuing care retirement community located in Audubon, Pennsylvania – The Meadows at Shannondell has been a vital part of the community’s continuing care program since 2006.

Originally, The Meadows included personal care, memory care and skilled nursing care.

Today, skilled nursing care is provided at Rehab at Shannondell, an adjacent, stand-alone facility that specializes in cardiac, orthopaedic and medical rehab.

What this means to families of personal care and memory care residents at The Meadows is that if residents ever require skilled nursing care or rehab services, this comprehensive care is conveniently located right next door. This is just one more reassuring aspect – for residents and families – of living well at The Meadows.

With a stimulating lifestyle, a resort-like setting, and a history of quality, compassionate care for aging adults, The Meadows offers everything residents need to live a more rewarding life, longer. We invite you to see for yourself.

To schedule a visit, call 610.908.3800 or email meadowsinfo@shannondell.com.

Pet therapy is a favorite activity at The Meadows

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“The Meadows is a very positive place. The staff really gets to know the residents well.”

– Dick T., son of personal care resident

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The Meadows at Shannondell is conveniently close to King of Prussia, the Main Line and downtown Philadelphia.

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