The Abramson Residence was designed to promote the dignity and independence of those who live here. Beautifully furnished single-occupancy bedrooms offer residents privacy and room for cherished possessions and treasured mementos.

All 324 bedrooms have individual year-round climate control and are equipped with hookups for satellite television and the Internet. A wireless nurse call system enables residents to talk with staff while they are on their way to provide assistance. Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms further encourage resident independence.

There are no long hallways to navigate. Instead, bedrooms are arranged in clusters of nine around a sitting area and den. Three clusters form a household and share an intimate dining room, where residents enjoy meals tailored to meet their special needs. All food served at the Abramson Residence is kosher and under Orthodox rabbinic supervision.

Households also share a spacious living room, therapeutic kitchen and four-season porch, where residents can socialize and participate in many of our recreational programs and activities. Abundant greenery and live-in pets contribute to the homey atmosphere.

Caring staff is based in the clusters, so residents really get to know the people who care for them.

In the Abramson Residence, 70 percent or more of the residents are seniors who qualify for Medical-assistance grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is a continuation and strengthening of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life's mission to provide a safety net for Jewish elderly with no financial resources.

For more information, or to arrange an in-person tour, call 215-371-3605, or toll-free 1-888-791-5075, or e-mail us at info@abramsoncenter.org. To download the Abramson Residence Application, click on the link on the left navigation bar.

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