Mary J Drexel Home Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Roxann Bambach
 ADMIN
  Roxann Bambach.
 MEDICAL DIR
  William Miller.
 NURSE DIR
  Jennifer Whitlock, RN.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Joseph Melfe.
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Jennifer Miller.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Jerilyn Iacono.
 MAINT DIR
  Delbert Rice.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms 36
   Semipriv rooms 7
   Max res 43
   Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
   Min age 65
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Social work/Mental health
   Physical therapy
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Group exercise
 NURSING SERVICES
  Skilled nurs beds 30
   Intermediate nurs beds 30
   State-licensed nurs home
   State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  1887
 OWNER TYPE
  Private non-profit
 OWNER
  The Mary J Drexel Home
 AFFILIATIONS
  Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
   PANPHA
   AAHSA
    Retirement Homes & Senior Housing

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