Orion is a 25-bed Personal Care Residence that provides a social model of care, in a natural home-like setting.
Orion is dually licensed as a Personal Care Home and as a Secure Dementia Unit.
Orion has offers a unique approach and care program. Orion’s ‘Integrated Care Program’, accommodates Residents who require Memory Care services (under secured dementia care units:55 Pa. Code 2600, 231-236), as well as Residents who require Personal Care services (under Personal Care Homes:55 Pa. Code 2600)
Residents with a primary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, who require a secure dementia unit, are admitted under Pa. Code 2600, 231-236PA
Determination & Documentation:
Resident Medical Evaluation form indicates a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s/dementia and that secure dementia unit is required.
Orion secure consent form completed prior to or by date of admission. Physician, Resident or Signee/POA, and Orion PCHA acknowledge and consent, via signature, that Resident requires a secure dementia residence.
*Mobility classification: Residents with a primary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia who require a secure residence, are classified as Immobile.
Residents with or without a primary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, requiring personal care services, but not requiring a secure dementia unit, are admitted under Pa. Code 2600.
Resident Medical Evaluation form indicates diagnosis and that a secure dementia unit is NOT required.
Orion secure consent form completed prior to or by date of admission. Physician, Resident or Signee/POA, and Orion PCHA acknowledge and consent, via signature, that Resident does not require a secure dementia residence.
*Mobility classification: Residents with or without a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia, not requiring a secure residence, are classified as mobile if they are physically and cognitively (with verbal cues) able to exit the residence in case of emergency and/or emergency drills.
