About Centre Crest
The award-winning Centre Crest Nursing Home has been providing exceptional short term and long term nursing care for over 73 years. The facility, whose main building opened in 1939 and was expanded in 1964 and 1972, was extensively renovated throughout in 1996 and currently has a capacity of 240 beds. The facility has received numerous Nursing Home of the Year Awards presented by the Pennsylvania Association of County Affiliated Homes.

Centre Crest offers a home-like, resident-centered atmosphere. It provides a meaningful and purposeful program of life enrichment activities. Its therapeutic recreation program is designed to improve the resident's quality of life through recreation and leisure which are based on the interests, needs and abilities of the resident.

Nursing
Certified Nurse Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses work as primary caregivers on each nursing units, they assist with activities of daily living including but not limited to dressing, bathing, walking, eating and personal hygiene. Registered Nurses are available to assess each resident’s condition, communicate with the physician and provide specialized services such as IV therapy and drawing blood for testing. Registered Nurse Unit Managers provide support and services to each nursing station throughout different shifts. Nursing personnel at Centre Crest are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for your loved one in a compassionate, caring manner.

Rehabilitation Services
Centre Crest, in addition to short term and long term nursing services, provides on-site rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.  Approximately 25 to 30 residents return home each month, after completing their rehabilitation program at Centre Crest.

Alzheimer's Unit
A 24-bed segregated Alzheimer's Unit, Stanton Court, has been in the forefront of providing care for residents with dementia since 1996. Recognized for its progressive approach toward care and high staffing levels, Stanton Court is known as one of the best specialized units in the area. Purposeful activities occupy the residents with meaningful projects, create new interests and encourage participation in past interests. Professional around the clock nursing care and a well-trained staff have all contributed to the success of Stanton Court. Families have the assurance of knowing that their loved one can be easily transferred to another area should more nursing support be needed.

Insurance
Centre Crest accepts Medicare, Medical Assistance, managed care, and private pay residents.