Countryside Christian Community, located in Annville, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of care services with a focus on assisted living, supplemented by amenities for continuing care, retirement communities, and nursing homes. This non-profit facility emphasizes a Christian approach to care, aiming to create an environment that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of its residents. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, the community has been a Medicare participant since November 1, 1984, and provides services such as respite care, diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and comprehensive nursing care. Additionally, residents have access to clubs and communities, a barber/beauty salon, chaplain services, and laundry/dry cleaning facilities. Resident and family counseling are also offered to support individuals and their loved ones during their stay.
Countryside Christian Community supports its 33 current occupants by providing a continuum of care that enables smooth transitions between levels of necessary services, including assisted living, independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Despite their focused offerings, reviews of the facility highlight varying experiences regarding the quality of care and interactions with staff. Some reviewers note professional and supportive care, contrasting with accounts highlighting retaliatory behavior and unmet promises concerning long-term care. The facility's management decisions have also drawn criticism from some regarding communication about lifetime care options. Nonetheless, recent upgrades to the facilities and enhanced wellness programs reflect efforts to improve residents' quality of life. These mixed reviews, in conjunction with the facility’s ongoing developments, illustrate the challenges and efforts involved in providing satisfactory elder care services.
Costs at this community start at $5,292 and range up to $9,140. The average price in the community is $7,216, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,843. 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.
