Betty Pomeroy has lived at Masonic Village at Sewickley for less than a year, but she’s already a big fan and has referred several people who recently moved in, too.
“It’s a good fit for me,” she said. “It’s everything I expected and more.”
Betty spent much of her life in Wexford, PA, but the past 11 years she lived in a condominium in Sewickley. Her husband, Hal, passed away a few years ago. A retired nurse in another long-term care facility, Betty knew she wanted to move somewhere that offered all levels of care, so it was “one move and done.” As someone who is vision impaired, she wanted someplace manageable, where she could find her way around and get to know people by the sounds of their voices.
“What gave me the push [to come here] is my brother-in-law got sick, and he didn’t have a place to go,” Betty said. “I had heard of Masonic Village and put my name on the waiting list. I waited almost a year before deciding to come [in October 2024]. Everybody has been friendly, and the staff is excellent. There is nothing they won’t do to accommodate you, and they are very good at explaining things.”
Staff members encourage residents to get involved with activities that suit their personalities. Since she arrived on campus, Betty decorates and plans events, participates in aerobics, and attends both the book club and the mindful discussion roundtable. She enjoys living in her one-bedroom apartment because it’s the ideal size for one person.
“Because of my eyesight, I didn’t want something big to take care of, so this is perfect,” she said. Her two children (a third is deceased) call and visit when they can, and the best part, Betty said, is they are relieved that she’s well cared for.
“My family is happy because I’m happy,” she said. “They love it when they call, and I say, ‘I can’t talk to you right now’ because I’m going to a lifelong learning class or aerobics. Instead of getting upset, they are so excited for me, that I’m enjoying things.”
Working in the medical field, Betty has experienced both the good and the bad but said it’s a “stretch” to find anything to complain about at Masonic Village at Sewickley. She credits the marketing staff for helping her make such a life-changing move with ease.
“The feeling of security here is great,” she said. “You feel that you’re well taken care of in a pleasant environment.”
