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The Lakes At Jefferson Nugent in Mercer, PA

The Lakes At Jefferson Nugent is an assisted living community in Mercer, PA.

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The Lakes At Jefferson Nugent in Mercer, PA

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegant banquet hall with tables, chairs, and a central chandelier.

  • Decor

    A cozy kitchen interior featuring a wooden counter with chairs, large windows, and stylish decor.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, a nightstand, and a comfortable armchair by the window.

  • Trees

    A large mansion with prominent columns, surrounded by landscaped grounds and trees.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs set on a light wood floor, illuminated by ceiling lights.

  • Kitchen

    A modern open-plan kitchen and living area with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious lobby with a decorative tree and seating area.

  • Cabinets

    A small apartment room featuring a bed and a kitchenette with cabinets, a microwave, and a mini fridge.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines.

7271 West Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137

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4.4 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of The Lakes At Jefferson Nugent

common 11 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed impression

Cleanliness is described as strong, though a few reviews report troubling odors.

Several reviews describe the building as clean, well-kept, and modern, including comments about a clean facility and bright, orderly spaces. A couple of residents’ family members mention a different experience, describing unpleasant smells and care-related cleanliness not being kept up consistently. One review also praises a clean, safe, and welcoming environment from a caregiving-agency perspective.

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Residents and visitors consistently mention caring, responsive staff.

Many reviews highlight staff as friendly, helpful, and warm, with families describing staff who answer questions and keep communication easy. Several reviews also describe a positive day-to-day atmosphere with staff and residents interacting in a friendly way. At the same time, a few reviews express serious dissatisfaction about professionalism, turnover, and how some administrators or staff treat residents.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and events are active

Residents and visitors describe frequent activities and events.

Residents and families mention activities happening every day, plus events that make it easy to stay engaged. Multiple reviews point to a schedule of community happenings, including meetings and social gatherings. One review also describes the community supporting external initiatives through a month-long collection effort.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Care quality and supervision vary

Reviews suggest care can feel dependable, but supervision concerns do come up.

Several reviews praise the care experience, describing compassion, knowledge, and staff willingness to provide the support families are looking for. Others raise concerns about supervision and monitoring—especially for residents with memory-related needs—describing residents wandering without check-ins. A separate review also criticizes what it calls insufficient assistance and inadequate upkeep for residents who need it.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Price feels high to some families

Some reviews question whether the cost matches the level of care.

One family member describes the monthly price as more than expected for what they felt residents received. Another critical review specifically frames the facility’s approach as money-driven and argues that residents are not getting the care they deserve. These concerns are not shared in the more positive reviews, where families describe the value they received.

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Dining and restaurant-style are offered

The community offers restaurant-style dining and meal supports for diets.

The community lists restaurant-style dining and diet support for diabetes and special dietary restrictions. In resident and family feedback, dietary accommodations are referenced through those same diet-related needs, even though most reviews focus more on staff, cleanliness, and daily life than on menus.

  • A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs set on a light wood floor, illuminated by ceiling lights.
common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby food and services

Daily errands and meals are within a short drive.

The area around the community includes nearby restaurant and cafe options, along with pharmacy and medical destinations. This can help families and residents with practical needs without needing to travel far for basic stops.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 69 resident community capacity 69 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Shenango Valley Baptist Church (2.4 miles)
  • New Virginia United Methodist Church (3.8 miles)
  • Calvary Fellowship Chapel (6.9 miles)
  • Sharpsville Church of the Nazarene (7.1 miles)
  • Fredonia United Methodist Church (7.3 miles)
  • Mercer Baptist Church (7.7 miles)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Church (8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • PharMerica (4.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.9 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (5.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (6.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (6.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Murcko Restaurant (4.8 miles)
  • Red Lobster (5 miles)
  • Yumberries (5.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (5.1 miles)
  • Bob Evans (5.1 miles)
  • Applebee's (5.1 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • The Perfect Bite (5.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.9 miles)
  • FIREBEAN Espresso (8 miles)

Physicians

  • Lucich, Adam Horizon Community Family Medicine Upmc (5.1 miles)
  • Crago Family Medicine (5.1 miles)
  • Estafanous Marc MD (5.1 miles)
  • Dr Porter (5.2 miles)
  • Sharon Pulmonology Specialists (5.2 miles)
  • Vitreo-Retinal Consultants (5.2 miles)
  • Francisco Cano MD (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • HMS Playground (5.2 miles)
  • Brandy Springs Park (5.7 miles)
  • Marti Park (10 miles)

Hospitals

  • University of Pittsburgh Physicians (5.4 miles)
  • Sharon Regional Health System (5.8 miles)
  • Wound Center (5.9 miles)
  • UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley (6.4 miles)
  • New Wilmington Family Medicine (8.1 miles)
  • Brookfield Family Medicine Center (10.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (9.8 miles)

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