Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as caring and responsive in day-to-day interactions.
Many reviewers focus on the people working at Paxton Ministries, saying they are friendly, courteous, and dedicated to helping residents. A few reviews also highlight specific staff support, including examples of going above and beyond for residents. Even in strongly negative reviews, the comments still revolve around how staff handle residents and visitors.
common3 reviews mention this
Dining and meals get praise
Meal service is a recurring positive, with residents and helpers describing good food.
Several reviewers mention food positively, including comments about great food and serving meals. Residents and volunteers describe time spent around meals as part of the experience at the community. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities and gatherings are common
Reviewers mention activities, outings, and on-site gatherings as part of life there.
Multiple reviews describe an active routine, including activities and fun outings. Reviewers also mention participating in community gatherings and events with residents, including church-related events hosted on-site. This matches the community’s advertised mix of scheduled daily activities and resident-run or organized programming.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Some residents describe uneven treatment
A couple of reviews raise concerns about how residents are treated by certain staff.
While most reviews speak well of the community, at least two people describe negative experiences tied to judgment or how staff members treat residents differently. One reviewer discusses concerns related to judging someone for their past, and another says certain staff put residents down or treated staff and residents as unequal. These comments suggest the experience may vary depending on staff and situation.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
85 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Move-in coordination
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Harrisburg International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Administer insulin injections
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Community Check Up Center (0.4 miles)
Hamilton Health Center (1 miles)
Premier Eye Care Group (1.3 miles)
Maternal Fetal Medicine of Central PA (1.5 miles)
Internists of Central PA (1.8 miles)
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (1.9 miles)
Green Hill Family Health Center (2 miles)
Places of Worship
Harrisburg Bic Church (0.4 miles)
Trinity United Methodist Church (2 miles)
Community Evangelical Free Church (2.5 miles)
Colonial Park UCC (4.4 miles)
Restaurants
Little Saigon Restaurant (0.5 miles)
Club XL (0.9 miles)
Tres Hermanos (0.9 miles)
El Sol Mexican Restaurant (1.5 miles)
Fiesta Mexico (1.7 miles)
McGrath's Pub (1.8 miles)
The Sturges Speakeasy (2 miles)
Hospitals
Department Of Surgery (1.5 miles)
Labor & Delivery (1.5 miles)
UPMC Pinnnacle Harrisburg (1.5 miles)
Alex Grass Medical Sciences Building (1.5 miles)
Harrisburg State Hospital (2.5 miles)
PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital (2.8 miles)
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Assisted living facilities offer crucial support for older adults needing help with daily activities but come with varying and significant costs, which can be financed through personal savings, government assistance programs, long-term care insurance, and home equity options. Professional guidance from experts can aid families in navigating these financial complexities to establish a sustainable budgeting approach for assisted living services.
Assisted living costs often exceed Social Security benefits, necessitating a combination of funding sources like state aid and Medicaid. Understanding the interaction between Social Security programs and available financial support is essential for affording such care.
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85 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Move-in coordination
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Harrisburg International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Administer insulin injections
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Specialized diabetic care
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