Residents who are able are encouraged to eat their meals in the dining room. Efforts are made to encourage the residents to socialize during their meal period to make this time of the day a pleasant one. Laundry YCNH operates a fully equipped laundry in the facility which processes bed and bath linens as well as the resident's personal clothing. Arrangements can be made for the family of the resident to do the resident's personal laundry if so desired. Pharmacy A licensed pharmacy operates in the facility under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.
Medication is dispensed from the pharmacy upon orders of the staff physicians.
All medication is administered to residents by licensed nursing staff. The Environmental Services and Plant Operations departments are responsible for providing a clean, safe, sanitary and pleasant environment for both the residents and the employees. The Therapeutic Recreation Department plans daily activities to meet the residents' physical, emotional, and social needs. Throughout the year, a number of special events are scheduled in which families may participate. Beautician-Barber York County Nursing Home maintains both a barber and a beautician service area.