Arbutus Park Manor is an assisted living community in Johnstown, PA.
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Arbutus Park Manor in Johnstown, PA
Save207 Ottawa Street, Johnstown, PA 15904
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Meals and food quality are repeatedly praised by residents and families.
Residents and families frequently mention enjoying the meals, including healthy-but-comforting options and desserts. Several reviews describe dining as a highlight of day-to-day living, not just a practical necessity. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and dietary support for specific needs.
Many reviewers describe kind, helpful staff who treat residents with respect.
Across many reviews, families and visitors say the staff is kind, supportive, and attentive—often describing a professional team that communicates well about residents’ needs. Several reviews also highlight nurse and aide interactions, with residents being welcomed and cared for like family. While there are a few negative care-experience comments elsewhere, the overall feedback on staff behavior is strongly positive.
Community activities and events show up often in positive feedback.
Many reviewers say there are plenty of activities, from scheduled daily programming to events that help residents stay busy and social. Families also mention resident-friendly options such as holiday decorations and community gatherings that are open to visitors. Reviews also point to room for residents to relax as well, depending on preference.
Cleanliness and overall upkeep are described in both positive and mixed ways.
Several reviews describe the community as clean and well-kept, including common areas and residents’ rooms. A few comments focus on maintenance of grounds and property appearance as part of the living experience. At the same time, at least one review complains about conditions outside the residences, and another says the facility has become dirty.
Fees and pricing come up often, with some people questioning value.
Some reviewers call out the cost, including comments that prices are a little high. Others discuss maintenance fees for things like snow removal and grass/grounds upkeep, with one review saying the outside service didn’t match the monthly fee. There is also praise from a resident describing maintenance fees as comparatively low in the area, so value perceptions vary by what someone expected versus what they saw.
A small number of reviews raise concerns about staffing and call response.
While most feedback emphasizes caring staff, two reviews describe problems related to staffing levels and timely responses to call buttons. One of those comments also describes issues with follow-through on care needs during the visit period. These concerns stand out against the broader positive staff tone in other reviews.
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35 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
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesArbutus Park Manor is located at 207 Ottawa Street, Johnstown, PA 15904 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
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