Overall Review of The Jewish Home Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
common24 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and helpfulness
Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind and helpful.
Across many reviews, visitors describe the staff as friendly, helpful, and willing to answer questions. Several residentsā family members say their loved ones were well cared for and in good spirits, including during rehabilitation. A number of reviews also mention support from specific roles such as nurses, aides, reception/front desk, and dietary staff, with the overall experience feeling respectful and attentive.
common11 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odor control
Many reviewers emphasize the facility is very clean.
Multiple reviews repeatedly point to cleanliness, including comments about the building smelling fresh and not smelling of urine. Visitors also describe rooms and common areas as clean and well maintained. A smaller number of negative reviews mention hygiene or odor problems, but the most consistent message is that cleanliness stands out to families.
common3 reviews mention this
Dining matches restaurant-style
Dining is often described with a restaurant-like feel.
Some reviews describe the dining room as attractive and note meals in a way that sounds more like a dining experience than a cafeteria setting. Residents and families also mention that food quality could be better in at least a couple of places, including complaints about meal temperature and overall improvement. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with the positive dining observations.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Response to help can be slow
Several reviews say help call response times were too slow.
A recurring concern in negative reviews is delayed response to call bells and requests for assistance, including reports of long wait times to get help to the bathroom and to respond after falls. Some reviewers connect these delays to understaffing, while others describe care being inconsistent once help was requested. While many other reviews report attentive care, these complaints about call response and supervision are frequent enough to be a clear caveat for prospective residents.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Rehabilitation care feels uneven
Rehab experiences vary, with some families reporting serious issues.
Several reviews describe rehabilitation as going well, including recovery from conditions and positive therapy experiences. But other reviews report problems such as inadequate attention to hygiene needs, lack of proactive care, and concerns about missed or delayed treatment. Taken together, residentsā rehab outcomes appear mixed depending on the unit experience and day-to-day support.
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Features
Housing
64 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Harrisburg International (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
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
Special dietary restrictions
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
Mid Penn Oral Surgeons (0.1 miles)
Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center (0.2 miles)
Mansoor Atizazul Dr Pinnaclehealth Cardiovascular Institute Harrisburg (0.6 miles)
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates (0.7 miles)
Surace Lindsey MD - Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology (0.8 miles)
Forti Consevage & He (1.3 miles)
Allergy & Asthma Specialists Of Harrisburg (1.6 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Rite Aid (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
Parks
Forest Hills Park (0.6 miles)
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (3.7 miles)
Riverfront Park Harrisburg (5.3 miles)
City Island (6.2 miles)
Detwieler Park (6.5 miles)
Adams-Ricci Park (6.7 miles)
Cafes
Greystone Public House (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Little Amps Coffee Roasters (5.1 miles)
Tomato Pie Cafe (6 miles)
Starbucks (6.5 miles)
Starbucks (6.9 miles)
Restaurants
3 B Ice Cream (0.7 miles)
Gilligan's Bar & Grill (2.7 miles)
Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge (3.3 miles)
Wendy's (3.5 miles)
McDonald's (4.2 miles)
McDonald's (4.2 miles)
The Millworks (5.2 miles)
Places of Worship
St Andrews In the Valley Episcopal Church (1.2 miles)
Colonial Park UCC (2.6 miles)
Community Evangelical Free Church (3.4 miles)
Harrisburg Bic Church (5.3 miles)
Theaters
Regal Harrisburg (2.3 miles)
Hospitals
PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital (3.8 miles)
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