Oakwood Residence

Michael Foley transferred to our community after recuperating next door at Oakwood Healthcare. Easygoing and likeable, Mike exudes an especially positive and upbeat spirit that draws people close to him. Born and bred in Philadelphia, Mike knows the area neighborhoods like the back of his hand. In fact, as a postman for the Bustleton Post […]

To address the psycho-social needs of our seniors, our medical staff includes Dr. Darren Whaley, a clinical psychologist prominent in the geriatric population. He meets weekly with residents struggling with emotional issues such as anxiety or depression, providing client-centered supportive therapy to help each individual rise above his or her challenges. Always interested in the […]

Oakwood Residence is home to many fascinating personalities living rich, vibrant lives. Our community attracts a colorful group of seniors and we make it a point to get to know their background and stories. We are delighted to give you a glimpse into the life of Betty Milstein – singer, actress and poet extraordinaire. A […]

In honor of National Foot Health Awareness Month in April, we are proud to feature our caring Podiatrist, Dr. John M. Fanelly, DPM. Cherished by our residents for his amazing bedside manner and sense of humor, Dr. Fanelly has been providing truly excellent foot care to Oakwood seniors for over 15 years. To prevent complications, […]

Lenny, a beloved resident at Oakwood since September 2016, was born in the Baltic State of Latvia in 1945. He arrived in America at the age of 8 and settled in a farm in North Carolina with his parents. The small family later moved to Pennsylvania where his father worked for Bell Telephone. Lenny takes […]

Up Close With Resident Artist Inge April! The Positive Energy of Inge Ingeborg, known to all as Inge, was born in Wuerzburg, Germany and came to the United States in 1950. She began painting on silk at the young age of sixty and is now eighty-seven years young, and a resident at Oakwood. Her room […]

Nicole, known as Nikky, has been an integral part of our team for 17 years. Here’s her story: Upon accepting my position at Oakwood Residence, I was given the task of caring for the Administrator’s mother-in-law. I was a recent graduate – and I was scared! The responsibility was daunting but I put my all […]

Working closely with Deborah St. Peter, our dedicated Director of Nursing, Dr. Kimmel meets on a monthly basis with every resident: giving each his undivided attention, assessing the progression of their medical needs, and making the necessary adjustments in treatment and medication. In practice for more than 30 years, Dr. Kimmel specializes in Family Medicine […]

Janet Simaitis joined our family of residents this past March and is adored by all who come into her orbit. A dedicated employee of the City of Philadelphia for 20 years, she worked as a Clerk Typist II in the Department of Human Services until her retirement at age 60. She has always been devoted […]