Assisted Living
How independent living seniors can improve their mind, attitude, energy levels and more through a good night’s sleep
October 30, 2020A good night’s sleep is so vital that the average healthy person will spend nearly one-third of their lives sleeping. As we age, it’s common that sleep patterns will change …
Read MoreHow independent living communities can help seniors stay healthy as we move closer to the cold and flu season
October 16, 2020Cold and flu season has always been a time of year to take extra health precautions. With unique risks this year due to the pandemic, it’s more important than ever …
Read MoreHow a senior living community can be a safe living community
October 10, 2020This week, from October 4th through October 10th, is National Fire Prevention Week. This annual observance is meant to highlight the importance of safety in the home and provide tips …
Read MoreThe heroes behind senior living communities
September 18, 2020National Assisted Living Week is an annual observance of the great value of personal care and assisted living services within senior living communities around the country. Not only does this …
Read MoreHow you can safely visit with your Grandparents in their senior living community
September 8, 2020Family being unable to visit with their loved ones has been a difficult aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as national Grandparents Day, September 13th, 2020, quickly approaches, many families are …
Read MoreWhy the best independent living communities need a strong technology team working behind the scenes
August 24, 2020At Country Meadows, quality care and a family-like atmosphere are two attributes that will always remain constant. But as the world changes, some of our work behind the scenes has …
Read MoreOnline and social media tips for senior independent living community residents
August 7, 2020Older generations can benefit greatly from being online and utilizing social media platforms. But because of its fast nature – between how quickly it keeps evolving and how savvy one …
Read MoreWhat is assisted living like within Country Meadows?
August 3, 2020Making the decision to enter a retirement community can be daunting. Between assisted living communities, memory support neighborhoods, active senior living communities and senior independent living, there are many different …
Read MoreIndependent living versus assisted living and personal care
July 14, 2020At every Country Meadows campus across Pennsylvania and in Maryland, there is one common goal: to give residents the best senior living experience possible. That experience can look and feel …
Read MoreSlowly and safely reopening our Maryland and Pennsylvania retirement living communities
June 26, 2020Maryland and Pennsylvania retirement living communities, including Country Meadows, have been tirelessly working on how to give the best and most reliable care to residents during this fragile time. Thanks …
Read MoreMore than training: How Country Meadows supports co-workers within their senior independent living community
June 17, 2020Now under the third generation of family ownership and management, Country Meadows has consistently strived for one goal: caring for others. At each senior independent living community we own, fostering …
Read MoreHow to ensure our senior independent living residents are getting proper nutrition in this current health climate
June 3, 2020Country Meadows is home for hundreds of seniors across eleven senior living communities in Pennsylvania, plus one in Frederick, Maryland. And during this time where home means something more, the …
Read MoreHow seniors can maintain a peaceful environment to combat COVID-19 related stress
June 2, 2020There are many ways that seniors can protect themselves against the coronavirus, and in doing so, they can be at peace knowing they’re lowering their risk of getting the virus. …
Read MoreHow Country Meadows blends thoughtful dining in an active and social lifestyle retirement community
May 21, 2020When Katherine Thomas began her role as Vice President of Dining and Culinary Services at Country Meadows, she had a big task on her hands. The senior independent living community …
Read MoreHow seniors can stay socially connected during COVID-19 precautions
May 5, 2020While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced stay-at-home mandates across the state, it is a challenge to stay connected to family and friends as we remain separated. For seniors, especially those …
Read MoreHow Country Meadows remains a community in times of crisis
April 24, 2020As a family-owned senior independent living community, Country Meadows thrives on the core values instilled by generations of leadership that came before us. We treat our residents and our co-workers …
Read MoreDirector of Career Outreach discusses the family atmosphere at Country Meadows before, during, and after COVID-19
April 22, 2020We recently had the opportunity to speak with Grace Vazquez, the Director of Career Outreach at Country Meadows, about how her role contributes to the Country Meadows experience. Grace is …
Read MoreRandom Acts of Kindness for seniors in independent living communities
April 14, 2020April has always been a special month for Country Meadows. Each year, we observe Practice Random Acts of Kindness Month throughout April to honor Mary Jane Leader, one of the …
Read MoreHow Design Group manager Sue Seiple turns house to home and campus to community at Country Meadows
March 31, 2020There are a range of details that come to mind when you think of home: favorite furniture, picture frames, flowers from a loved one in a vase on the table, …
Read MoreFulfilling Country Meadows’ promise of Home Sweet Home
February 28, 2020Our promise of Home Sweet Home begins long before a resident moves to Country Meadows. In a blog earlier this month we spoke about how important it is, not only to …
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