The Belvedere
2507 Chestnut Street, Chester, PA 19013
Awards and Affiliations
The Belvedere is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term andrespite care. The Belvedere also offers a memory support unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid,and most private insurances. The Belvedere staff is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury and is VA contracted!
Dementia Care Education by Genesis HealthCare is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Memory Support
- Respite care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- VA Contracted
- On-site Medical Director
- On-site Nurse Practitioner
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
- Vitality to You
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Wellness programs
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Café with always available menu options
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Smoke free environment
- Upgraded linens and bath towels available
Joseph Bewley
AdministratorJoseph studied Psychology at Rutgers University with an end goal of finding a career in which he could help others. He later entered into the Administrator in Training program at Kearsley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center while studying Geriatric Healthcare at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in 2019, working for nearly 3 years as the Assistant Administrator at St. Francis Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. After working as an Interim Executive Director in Chester County, Joseph began his Genesis Healthcare career at The Belvedere Center in May of 2022 as the Administrator.
William S. Zirker, M.D., M.P.H, CMD, FACP
Medical DirectorDr. Zirker has been the medical director of the Belvedere for the past 20 years. Dr. Zirker is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He serves as the Chief of Geriatric Medicine at Crozer Chester Medical Center and Program Director of the Temple University/Crozer geriatric medicine fellowship. Dr. Zirker is a Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Clinical Professor of Medicine at Drexel University School of Medicine. His career and interests are in providing excellent patient care, program development, administration, teaching and research in geriatric medicine. He and his family live in Delaware county and are active in supporting the community and growing the geriatric programs throughout the county.
Lorraine McNair
Director of Marketing & AdmissionsLorraine is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with her Bachelor’s in Social Welfare. She has 10 years of experience in Child Welfare and 10 years of experience working in Aging and Adult Services. She also has 3 years of experience in Hospital Social Work working at Taylor Hospital Transition Care Unit. For the past 18 years she has been an Admissions Director at a previously managed Genesis Healthcare Center until she transferred to The Belvedere Center in July 2022.
Carol Dougherty
Director of NursingCarol was born and raised in Delaware County Pennsylvania. She has a degree in Marketing and worked for ARAMARK as a marketing Coordinator prior to becoming a RN. She attended DCCC and received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 1994 and her BSN in 2010 from West Chester University. Carol dedicated her nursing career to the public sector working at the county owned Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care center, for 28 years where she held a variety of positions as an RN. Upon her retirement she felt compelled to continue working in Long Term Care in a new environment and was thrilled to come to The Belvedere Center as DON.
Our Staff
Administrator - Joseph Bewley
Director of Nursing - Carol Dougherty
Assistant Director of Nursing- Noemi Velez
Administrative Assistant- Robin Wright
Admissions Director- Lorraine McNair
Workforce Manager- Denise Bullington
Staffing Coordinator- Anna Dawson
Social Services Director- Judith Ghebremichael
Social Services Specialist- Jo'Nelle Grant
South Unit Manager- Nancy Kemmerer
Homestead Unit Manager- Shandaisha Larry
Homestead Program Director- Tamala Bethea
Activities Director- Arianna Orsini
Assistant Activities Director- Melissa Pepper
CRC- Stacey Gricco
CRC- Sandy Green
Senior Maintenance Director- Rob Oslar
Environmental Services Director- Deacon Stewart
Director of Dining Services- Nicole Richmond
Registered Dietician- Sharon Staley
Medical Records Director- Bonnie Serratore
Unit Secretary- Ethel Dillard
Reception- Angela Mitchell-Williams
Reception- Anyae Johnson
Business Office Manager- Tamoa Nelson
AP & AR- Miracle Johnson-Smith
