Founded in Philadelphia in 1877, Inglis House is a specialty nursing care facility for 297 adults with physical disabilities. Services at Inglis House include long-term, rehabilitative medical and nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapies; and social enrichment programs including computer and education therapy, vocational rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and religious programs. All Inglis House programs are designed to maximize the independence of people with physical disabilities.
Many younger people with physical disabilities choose to move to Inglis House so they can live with people with similar ages and types of disabilities. Residents receive care specifically designed to meet their needs. Residents also choose Inglis House to pursue many of their interests, hobbies and educational goals through the social enrichment programs we offer. Inglis staff are skilled at working with people who have multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders and disabilities.
Medical and Nursing Services
Rehabilitative Therapy Programs
Social Enrichment Programs
Social Services
Community Re-entry Program
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Medical and Nursing Services
As an Inglis House resident, nursing care is available to you 24 hours a day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants. Your medical needs will be handled by a team of attending physicians and nurse practitioners, under the direction of a medical director experienced in meeting the needs of people with complex medical problems and multiple diagnoses. Specialist consultants are available on-site in the following areas:
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Audiology |
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Dentistry |
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Dermatology |
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Gynecology |
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Neurology |
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Optometry |
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Physiatry |
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Podiatry |
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Psychiatry |
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Psychology |
Diagnostic testing is also available on-site in the following areas:
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Blood work |
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Cardiograms |
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X-rays |
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Ultrasounds |
For consultant services not offered on-site, the Inglis House medical staff will coordinate residents’ care with area hospitals and medical practices.
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Rehabilitative Therapy Programs
Inglis House residents benefit from a comprehensive therapy program designed to enable them to reach their personal wellness goals through the following programs:
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Occupational therapy, to develop and enhance skills for activities of daily living |
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Physical therapy, to strengthen the body for increased mobility |
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Respiratory therapy, to increase pulmonary function and health |
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Speech therapy, to improve communication, hearing and swallowing abilities |
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Social Enrichment Programs
Inglis House residents pursue many interests and hobbies, which are an important part of everyone’s well being. Our wide variety of social programs is one of the main reasons people with physical disabilities choose to live here. The Social Enrichment Program offers creative and performing arts, sports programs, computer and educational pursuits as well as regularly scheduled parties and trips. How can you get involved? Here’s a sampling:
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You don’t have to be a computer whiz to enjoy technology. Our accessible computer lab is one of the most popular places for residents to gather. Never use a computer before? That’s okay. You’ll benefit from computer instruction and the latest in adaptive devices to help you get the most out of your computer time. Keep in touch with family and friends or surf the net with free email and internet access. |
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Are you an artist at heart? If so, don’t give up your dream. We offer a variety of creative and performing arts activities from painting and poetry to music therapy. Resident artists display their work in public galleries, have their poetry published and perform regularly in the resident choir. |
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Inglis House residents party with the best of them. That’s why we host a number of celebrations and events throughout the year. Put on your best party clothes and attend a ball, or celebrate holidays with festive performances. |
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Anyone for sports? Get involved in sports and leisure activities like the Inglis House Shuffleboard League, Chess Club and Wheelchair Power Soccer. Or, participate in the Annual Keen Games sports competition. We even have accessible pinball machines. |
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Self improvement can be fun. That’s why our educational programs are so popular among Inglis House residents. Earn your college degree, or take non-credit courses like creative writing and cooking, or join the book club. You can also facilitate a social enrichment program for your fellow residents upon completion of our Leadership Training Program. |
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Residents’ spiritual needs are diverse. The Inglis House Pastoral Care Program will help you carry on your faith traditions. Attend Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Jehovah’s Witness services and also enjoy religious discussion groups and pastoral visits. The full-time chaplain and three part-time chaplains, as well as a number of visiting clergy, minister to residents’ spiritual needs. |
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Like to keep busy while earning a little extra money? Why not join the work activities program. You can help with data entry, clerical assignments and reception. Or, work in the in-house mail room as a mail carrier. It’s a great way to stay on the move and make friends with your fellow residents and staff. |
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Social Services
Inglis House residents work closely with an assigned social worker who helps them take advantage of available medical, rehabilitative and social enrichment programs. By working with other staff, social workers make sure that every resident receives the best possible care to meet their individual needs and goals. At Inglis House, we believe families play an important role in the care of each resident, too. To that end, families are invited to join in individual and group counseling offered by social workers. If residents wish to move to another facility or to independent living, social workers will help with the planning.
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Community Re-entry Program
Many Inglis House residents want to return to independent living. The transition requires a number of adjustments. To make a successful move, many residents enroll in the Inglis House Community Re-entry Program, which helps them develop the skills they need to live independently. Since 2002 all residents who discharged through the Community Re-entry Program continue to enjoy their independent lifestyle.
Participants learn to coordinate their own medical, personal and rehabilitative care, and develop independent living skills in the following areas:
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Financial matters |
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Vocational goals |
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Educational pursuits |
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Social and recreational activities |
In partnership with the Community Re-entry team, residents in this program develop independent living skills first-hand by going out into the community and experiencing daily life activities like shopping, coordinating their own transportation, banking and going to entertainment venues. They also experience what it is like to live on their own through independent living trials, temporarily living in an apartment on the Inglis House campus, so they are fully prepared once they complete the program. For continued support, participants also may receive mentoring and counseling from former Community Re-entry participants.
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