Overall Review of Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy get attention
Residents and families describe therapy teams as caring and focused on recovery progress.
Several reviews discuss rehabilitation stays with therapists or a physical therapy team working with residents and pushing recovery day to day. Families also mention clear day-to-day attention to physical issues and getting stronger over time. One reviewer credits the therapists with making meaningful progress, while another highlights ongoing, attentive rehab care.
common4 reviews mention this
Food is frequently praised
Food quality comes up often, with multiple reviewers calling it good or delicious.
Residents and families repeatedly mention the food positively, including comments that the meals were good and even described as delicious. Reviews also describe efforts to provide more than one option for residents during their stay. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and dietary support for special dietary restrictions.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Call bells and care timing are a concern
Some reviewers report delayed response when residents needed help or drinks.
A few reviews describe moments when residents pressed call bells or needed assistance and staff did not respond right away. One account describes a resident waiting for hours after ringing for help, while another says call bells were not answered and care was delayed during overnight coverage. These accounts stand out against the many positive comments, but they are consistent enough to be worth considering before choosing this community.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Staffing levels divide opinions
A couple of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels.
One reviewer says the staff tried to meet everyone’s needs, but that there sometimes was not enough help on hand. Other negative reviews mention being understaffed more directly, alongside broader complaints about care continuity. Together, they suggest staffing capacity may not feel consistent to every family.
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Features
Housing
39 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Harrisburg International (11 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Norlanco Family Medicine (0.7 miles)
Sudbrink Oral Surgery Pc (1.9 miles)
Hearing & Ear Care Center (2.9 miles)
Eden Park Pediatric Associates (4.9 miles)
Susquehanna Family Medicine (5 miles)
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD. (8.3 miles)
Columbia Regional Health Center at St Anne's Retirement Community (8.6 miles)
Restaurants
T J Rockwell's (3.2 miles)
Bube's Brewery (3.9 miles)
Twisted Bine Beer (4.2 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (5 miles)
River House Bar & Grill (7.6 miles)
Trio Bar and Grill (8.5 miles)
Parma Pizza & Grill (9 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
GIANT Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (9 miles)
Rite Aid (9.4 miles)
Rite Aid (9.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (5.4 miles)
Coffee and Cream (7.7 miles)
Manchester Cafe (9.8 miles)
Starbucks (10.7 miles)
Panera Bread (11.3 miles)
Starbucks (11.5 miles)
Desserts Etc By The Hershey Pantry (11.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Geyers United Methodist Church (7.5 miles)
First Baptist Church (10.1 miles)
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home (11.9 miles)
Parks
A Herr Park (9.5 miles)
Shank Park (9.7 miles)
York Heritage Rail Trail (10 miles)
Murray Ridge Park (10.1 miles)
John Rudy County Park (10.2 miles)
Bullfrog Valley Park & Trail (10.6 miles)
Hospitals
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Academic Support Building (10.6 miles)
Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (10.7 miles)
Kcb Properties (10.9 miles)
Good Samaritan Hospital Ambulatory Services Center (11.5 miles)
Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of York (11.5 miles)
Transportation
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (10.7 miles)
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39 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Harrisburg International (11 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Friendly, helpful staff.
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