Answers families need before they call.

Is Cornerstone Living family-owned?Yes. Cornerstone is family-owned and operated, which helps keep the care personal and the decision process more direct. Is memory care all Cornerstone does?Yes. Cornerstone Living is focused on memory care for people living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and memory loss. That focus allows the team to support residents across a wide range of needs, from verbal guidance and reassurance to more hands-on personal care, as long as those needs can be safely supported in a personal care setting. Why does an intimate setting matter for memory care?An intimate, simpler community can feel calmer and easier to understand. Familiar spaces, familiar faces, and steady routines can matter a lot for people living with memory loss. Will my loved one need to move if care needs increase?Cornerstone operates with a philosophy of aging in place. The goal is for residents to remain in the community as needs change, as long as those needs can be safely supported in a personal care setting. What type of care setting is Cornerstone?Cornerstone is a Pennsylvania personal care home with care staff present around the clock and RN leadership. What does Cornerstone provide?Cornerstone provides bedding, towels, meals, snacks, cable TV, Wi-Fi, laundry, and basic furnishings. Families can ask the team about toiletries and guest meals. What care support can be provided?Depending on the resident's needs and care plan, support may include verbal guidance, hands-on help with ADLs and IADLs, eating and drinking assistance, altered diets such as pureed, thickened liquids, mechanical soft, diabetic, or heart healthy diets, mobility support such as stand-and-pivot, two-person transfer, Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand, repositioning, diabetic support, and wound care. Do you offer respite stays?Yes, respite may be available for caregiver travel, rest, recovery, or trying the setting. Call for current availability, daily rates, and minimum stay requirements. Do you have private and semi-private rooms?Yes. Families can ask about private and semi-private room options and what is currently available. What furnishings are included?Rooms include basic furniture such as a bed, dresser, nightstand, and lamp. Families can bring familiar personal items to help the room feel more like home. Do you post rates online?Families receive current rates by phone because room availability, respite stays, and long-term care needs can vary. Cornerstone uses a straightforward monthly-fee approach, without routine nickel-and-dime add-ons. Do you accept Medicare or Medicaid?As a Pennsylvania personal care home, Cornerstone does not bill Medicare or Medicaid for room and board. Families can call to discuss private-pay options, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance. Can long-term care insurance or veterans benefits help?Families can ask how long-term care insurance may fit their situation. If your loved one is a veteran, ask about Veterans Aid and Attendance. What happens if finances become a concern later?Every family's situation is different. Cornerstone works with families one-on-one to understand options, which may include adjusting what is possible or helping think through a transition if another level of care is needed. What should families bring to the first call or tour?Bring your main questions, a general sense of timing, and whether you are asking about respite or a long-term stay. Detailed personal care information can be discussed privately with the team. Who should I contact for admissions or care questions?Start with the main number at 610-298-3300. The team can route admissions, care, billing, or general questions to the right person, including Ashley or Kiersten when appropriate. Can families visit?Families are encouraged to stay connected. Call the team about the best time to visit and how to plan around resident routines. Can families call or video chat with residents?Families can call the main number, and staff can help residents connect by phone or video when needed. Do residents have to follow one fixed schedule?No. Cornerstone has daily structure, meals, activities, and care routines, but the team tries to honor each resident's pace and preferences when possible. Can Cornerstone help coordinate outside services?The team can discuss outside services families often ask about, including dental care, eye care, hospice, labs, podiatry, primary care, therapy, visiting nursing, and X-ray when appropriate. How do I schedule a tour?Call 610-298-3300 or use the contact form. Keep the first message general, and the team can continue privately by phone.