Bishop White Lodge, our on-site Skilled Nursing Facility, is considered to be one of the largest nursing facilities within the Continuing Care Retirement Community industry.  Its 148 beds are evenly divided among three floors with the majority in private rooms.  One floor is exclusively devoted to the care of patients with Alzheimers disease and other illnesses related to memory impairment. 

Our Residential Contract for apartment residents covers an unlimited number of days for temporary nursing care, as well as permanent nursing care if needed.

For those who are not residents of Cathedral Village, we accept outside admissions into skilled nursing care for those who need approved Medicare services such as short term physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, etc. For more details and information about an admission,contact the Director of Admissions for Bishop White Lodge via
e-mail or call 215-984-8695.

Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairment illnesses have special needs that are cared for by our compassionate and expert staff.  We offer flexible care that provides our residents with a comfortable environment that strives to maintain their independence.  Recreational programs are created to focus on each resident’s personal life experiences and abilities.

Our medical team provides residents with constant supervision and regularly re-evaluates their conditions and needs. 

We believe that the education and support of all who care for each resident are essential components of a successful program.  Our Supportive Services Department is comprised of skilled social workers that assist our residents and their families in becoming familiar with their new surroundings.  They are also responsible for keeping the line of communication open with our residents’ families or friends.

Supportive Services also offers support to family and friends in times of need and encourages them to take part in the resident’s care by attending regularly scheduled care plan meetings.  A “caregivers” support group has been established along with an Alzheimer’s support group.  Both give those dealing with similar issues a chance to share their experiences with each other. Through cooperative interaction among our residents, staff, families and community resources, we strive to set the standard for excellence in the care of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses.

Each floor of Bishop White Lodge has its own large dining room where meals are served “restaurant style” by the Nursing Assistants.  The wide variety of menu items are the same as those prepared for apartment residents.  If a resident has a special diet or any kind of restriction that limits their food options, they will be consulted privately by our physicians and registered dietitian to devise a personal food plan that suits them.