The independent living program on the Johnstown Campus offers seniors the opportunity to remain independent while residing in an environment that is safe and secure.

The town houses sit along Jacob Albright Drive on the grounds of the Arbutus Park Community. They consist of two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and garage. The town houses were constructed on-site with drywall interior, brick and vinyl siding exterior with shuttered windows and patios.

An expected approach to nursing home care has been devotion to rigid routines, where residents are expected to fit into the institution’s schedule. This often conflicts with a resident’s desire to continue to be the individual she was prior to moving to long-term care. Person-centered care requires us to know what residents want and build our schedule around their desires.