In Pennsylvania, ‘Personal Care’ communities are licensed to provide many of the same services known as ‘assisted living’ in Maryland and Virginia.
At IntegraCare, our assisted living and personal care communities offer more than support—they offer a vibrant lifestyle. With help always nearby and a team who knows each resident by name, you can enjoy each day with confidence and comfort.
Searching for assisted living near you that truly feels like home? At IntegraCare, quality care and vibrant living go hand in hand.
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Each of us is on a journey…and none of us travels alone. As we age, we rely on others for help with daily tasks like getting dressed, taking medications, preparing meals, and more.
Often, this support only takes a few minutes. So why pay for hours of home care, just to have someone sitting around your house?
And what happens when your aide isn’t scheduled, or doesn’t show up? Or if they’re new and don’t know your needs?
There’s a better way: live in a personal care or assisted living community.
Share the cost of care with neighbors. Get the benefits of 24/7 support…without paying for every minute. Let someone else manage the staff and ensure you always get the help you need.
That’s what IntegraCare is here for.
Discover the everyday comforts and thoughtful services that make life easier, safer, and more fulfilling in our assisted living and personal care communities:
A beautiful community brings peace of mind—but knowing your loved one receives prompt, in-person assistance brings even greater reassurance.
At our communities, a response means a caregiver arriving in person, not just a distant voice checking in. Whether for an urgent need or a simple request, call bells are part of our daily service, and we take them seriously.
For added confidence, our call bell response times are reported daily on our website, so you always know your loved one is in attentive, caring hands.
Ask other senior living communities about their response times!
View an example of how we report call bell times here.
Personalized Care That Grows With Your Needs
If you think, “Mom needs a lot of help. She really requires 24- hour home-care,” think again.
Our LifeBridges program is designed for seniors that require lots of care. They live in a beautiful environment and get the frequent care they need.
But “How will she fit into a vibrant senior housing community?”
Very nicely. She enjoys the full benefits of a great community plus, when she wants, she visits LifeBridges’ designated areas for dining and activities where residents needing more assistance can enjoy life with dignity.
While “Assisted Living” and “Personal Care” may sound different, they offer mostly similar support — help with daily tasks, medication, meals, and community life. The distinction lies in state licensing: Personal Care is the term most commonly used in Pennsylvania, while Assisted Living is used in Maryland and Virginia. No matter the name, our residents receive the same compassionate care and vibrant lifestyle across all locations.
This level of living is ideal for seniors who:
“The service is good. The food is good. The nurse is always here. You couldn’t ask for anything better.”
“Very happy to have a community available in Queens Anne’s County to take care of our seniors that need assisted living services. Generational family is grateful. Please continue to grow.”
“I am comfortable and happy to be here. The environment is kind and friendly. As I begin to require more services I am optimistic that they will be available.”
“This place is a gem. Mom was expected and welcomed! They made the move in as easy as could be. The employees make it special, they have true caring and compassion. The size is just right for ease of adjustment for someone starting to have some cognitive issues. The other residents also were so welcoming and thy look out for each other. Honestly like a family sharing a home. So well run it should be used as a model.”
What is the difference between personal care and assisted living?
In Pennsylvania, this level of care is licensed as personal care. In Maryland and Virginia, it is licensed as assisted living. IntegraCare delivers the same services and lifestyle in all three states; the distinction is regulatory terminology.
What services are provided in assisted living and personal care?
Communities provide 24/7 on-site support, chef-prepared meals daily, reminders for medications, meals, and activities, personalized assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming, weekly housekeeping and laundry, in-room emergency response systems, on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and access to memory care and short-term respite care as needed.
For whom is assisted living or personal care appropriate?
Assisted living and personal care are for those who need assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication reminders, while wanting to maintain independence. Residents enjoy private accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and a vibrant calendar of events and activities with 24/7 support.
What is the LifeBridges program?
LifeBridges serves residents who require more frequent care. Residents live within the larger community and have access to designated dining and activity spaces with higher support, 24/7 personalized assistance, and care transitions without moving to a different community.
Is care available overnight and on weekends?
Care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Team members are on-site at all times, and each residence includes an emergency response system.
