- Contact this community directly.
- Have your questions answered.
- Schedule a tour or receive a brochure.
Carnegie East House
Carnegie East House is a non-profit facility that provides enriched housing for elderly who need assistance with the activities of daily living. Carnegie East House's mission is to provide the freedom of independent living and is dedicated to protecting personal dignity, respect and security while maintaining quality of life and relationships to the local community.
Carnegie East House recognizes the need for housing with support services. Many seniors struggle with the increasing frailty that often accompanies greater longevity. However, one's frailty does not diminish one's desire to maintain independence. Part of Carnegie East House's mission is to assist its residents to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. Caring, mission-driven Carnegie East House staff provide a number a quality programs and services, including three meals a day, housekeeping, personal care attendants, case management workers, and extensive recreational and wellness programs.
Building Features:
- Building-wide smoke, fire and sprinkler detection system
- Charming main dining room with restaurant-style service
- Private dining room available for parties and family gatherings
- Community room for enjoying concerts, religious services, lectures and recreational activities
- Spacious garden terrace with ample seating for residents and guests
- Well stocked library with computers and Internet access, Low Vision Library
- Beauty/Barber shop with a spa-like ambience without leaving the building
- Day Rooms throughout the residence - perfect for intimate gatherings and small group activities
- Emergency Back-Up Generator
- Convenient in-house pharmacy
- Wellness & Rehabilitation Center
Apartment Features:
All apartments include many distinctive features designed to maximize independence and provide a safe environment for older adults.
These include:
- Handicapped accessible toilet and shower with conveniently positioned handrails
- Emergency call system in each apartment that connects to the concierge desk for prompt response
- Kitchnettes equipped with an efficiency refrigerator, freezer and cook-top stove
- Individually controlled heating and air-conditioning units
- Conveniently located cable and telephone service jacks
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Window treatments for privacy