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People Above Politics

Taking Action, Getting Results.

2501 Cumberland St., Lebanon PA  17042

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Team Litz:

Honorary Chair:     Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll --a woman who broke the glass ceiling and contributed greatly to PA politics; born in 1930, died November 12, 2008.

Chair:  Jeff Werner

Treasurer:  Richelle Whitman

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Cedar Haven

In 1830, Lebanon County opened what was then known as a "poor house."  The original building was built in what is now South Lebanon Township.  In 1887, a new facility was built and the old one razed.  The new facility consisted of approximately 12 buildings.

In 1937, the county commissioners abolished the poor district and the county almshouse became known as the County Institution District.  Construction on Cedar Haven began 27 years later.

The cornerstone for Cedar Haven was laid in 1964, and the facility opened in 1966 with the transfer of approximately 160 patients from the county almshouse.  Cedar Haven originally housed 240 beds, and a 160-bed skilled care wing was opened in 1975.   Source:  Lebanon Daily News 7/29/94 With a State emphasis on assisted living, over the years, the County decertified 77 beds leaving 323 active beds.

Contact Ed Schlegel and his staff by calling 274-0421; 590 S. 5th Ave., Lebanon PA  17042.                                         Brochure

There are full and part time openings on all shifts for certified and uncertified nursing assistants.  Flexible hours are also available.  There is a competitive wage starting at $10.22 per hour and an excellent benefit package offered.  Applications are available at the front desk.  Duties include bathing, feeding, and caring for elderly residents. 

When the following form is completed and returned for a qualified individual, their name goes on a chronologically dated waiting list.  No preferential treatment is given.  When considering admissions, the commissioners follow the list.

    Client History

On January 1, 1991, LAMP (Long Term Care Assessment Management Program) now know as OPTIONS was started in Lebanon County.  The purpose of this program is to assess a Medical Assistance eligible person's need for long term care.  You will not be admitted to Cedar Haven Nursing Home until you have OPTIONS approval for long term care.   The OPTIONS program will make all final decisions regarding the applicants eligibility for long term care.  If denied by OPTIONS as not needing long term care, the applicant will be denied admission due to state regulations requiring the applicant to need long term care.

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County residents are given preference for admission.  Out-of-county residents will be admitted after County residents have been served.

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A County resident is defined as any person who has continuously resided in Lebanon County for a period of one year immediately prior to admission or for five of the last ten years.  Periods of care in other institutional settings shall not be credited toward this requirement nor serve to disqualify an applicant under these terms of admission.

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While the Lebanon County Home is primarily concerned with providing care for the geriatric person, age shall not be the paramount consideration.  Where acute or chronic need exists and where indigence has been established, consideration for admission shall be given irrespective of age.

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The applicant agrees to make all his assets available to Cedar Haven upon admission in order to defray the cost of his care at the published rate until such resources have been depleted.  An applicant is given the same consideration for admission regardless of assets.

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Applicant agrees to make available any and all income resources he has to Cedar Haven for use in his maintenance and care in the home.  This shall include Social Security benefits, VA benefits, pension(s), income from trusts, and any other miscellaneous income.  Upon application for Medical Assistance benefits, the County Assistance Office shall determine the amount of income that the resident must provide towards his care.

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