Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.
Multiple reviews emphasize kind, caring staff and attentive day-to-day support, with residents described as being well looked after. A recurring point is that questions get answered and families feel kept informed. Even among comments that are critical of operations and communication, other reviews point to strong relationships with leadership and caregivers.
differentiator2 reviews mention this
Memory care is a key draw
The community’s attached memory care is specifically called out by reviewers.
Some reviewers mention that memory care is attached and describe it as a major reason they considered the community. At least one review highlights memory care as a standout in the local area. This aligns with the community offering assisted living supports, along with care services intended to help with daily needs.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Nursing access concerns appear
A couple of reviews raise serious concerns about nursing access and staffing safety.
Two reviewers express strong negative experiences related to nursing and safety, including claims of no nurse access and being understaffed. Those comments also mention lack of coverage at entry points and increased risk in common areas. Because other reviews do not describe those same problems, these concerns may be worth discussing directly as part of due diligence.
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Features
Housing
36 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
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
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Funck's Family Restaurant (0.1 miles)
Filling Station (0.2 miles)
Wendy's (1.1 miles)
Sakura (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
Hershey Pantry (1.7 miles)
Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen (2.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Medicine Shoppe (0.5 miles)
Palmyra Pharmacy & Gift (0.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
Hershey Longterm Care Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Palmyra United Christian Church (0.6 miles)
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home (1.5 miles)
Physicians
Adrian J Hohenwarter (0.9 miles)
Associated Otolaryngologists of PA (2.4 miles)
Tristan Associates (2.5 miles)
Penn State Medical Group - Psychiatry (2.5 miles)
Cocoa Family Medicine (3.3 miles)
Gastroenterology Associates of Central PA PC (3.4 miles)
Hess, Stacy Penn State Hershey Pediatric Associates (3.8 miles)
Cafes
Lisa's Cafe (1 miles)
Desserts Etc By The Hershey Pantry (1.6 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Coaster Cafe (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Panera Bread (5 miles)
Hospitals
Good Samaritan Hospital Ambulatory Services Center (1.6 miles)
Kcb Properties (2.7 miles)
Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (3.8 miles)
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Academic Support Building (4.2 miles)
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36 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
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
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Friendly staff and a warm, small-community feel that supports personalized care.
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