Salem Hill Haven

424 Heckman Cemetery Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

5 from 1 review
Assisted Living

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The staff at Salem Hill are friendly and efficient, demonstrating genuine care for their patients.
    • pro Dan and Donna are always available to answer questions and address concerns, ensuring a personal touch in the care provided.
    • pro Residents receive excellent care tailored to their individual needs.
    • pro The facility features clean and tastefully decorated rooms, contributing to a pleasant living environment.
    • pro The food served at Salem Hill is praised for its quality.
    • pro The reviewer highly recommends Salem Hill for anyone needing assisted living, reflecting a strong trust in the facility's services.

    Cons

    • pro The reviewer expresses concern about the need for their mother to be in a rehab center after a fall, indicating potential issues with safety or accident prevention at Salem Hill.
    • pro There is an implication that the transition to a rehab center suggests that not all needs were adequately met during her stay at Salem Hill.
    • pro While the care is generally praised, there may be unaddressed concerns regarding specific aspects of care or attention needed after an incident, as indicated by the reviewer's hopes for recovery.

    Review

    Salem Hill stands out as an exceptional facility for assisted living, characterized by the heartfelt care and dedication of its staff. This unique environment fosters a sense of community and support for residents, making it a preferred choice for families seeking quality care for their loved ones. The commitment shown by the staff, particularly Dan and Donna, to attend to each patient's needs is commendable. Their availability and willingness to engage with both residents and family members ensure that all concerns are addressed timely and effectively, demonstrating a personalized approach to care.

    From the outset, it’s clear that Salem Hill prioritizes the well-being of its patients. The friendly demeanor of the staff creates a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel valued and cared for on a personal level. Each team member is not only efficient in handling daily operations but also genuinely invested in providing emotional support to those who reside there. This blend of professionalism and compassion contributes significantly to the overall positive experience within the facility, setting it apart from others offering similar services.

    The physical environment at Salem Hill also merits praise, as it is clean and tastefully decorated. Attention has clearly been paid to creating spaces that are both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing for residents. This attention to detail enhances the living experience, allowing residents to feel at home while receiving assistance with their daily activities. Such an environment promotes dignity and engagement among older adults while ensuring they enjoy their surroundings as much as possible.

    In terms of nutrition and meal preparation, feedback suggests that Salem Hill excels in providing food that meets dietary needs without sacrificing taste or variety. Residents can enjoy meals that not only cater to their health requirements but also provide satisfaction—an important aspect of any assisted living facility where food plays a central role in daily life. This balance helps maintain the morale of residents and complements their overall well-being during their stay.

    A particularly touching note from one reviewer describes how their mother received excellent care at Salem Hill after facing challenges due to a fall. Currently residing in a rehab center with hopes of returning home once she recuperates, this situation highlights Salem Hill’s supportive network extending beyond just medical care; it emphasizes emotional strength during recovery phases too. The close-knit relationships formed within this facility allow individuals like her mother to thrive within a community full of encouragement from fellow residents and caring staff alike.

    In summary, Salem Hill offers an enriched assisted living experience through its exceptional staff like Dan and Donna who bring warmth alongside efficiency into their roles. Their ability to provide individualized care ensures each resident receives attention tailored specifically to them—something truly invaluable in such settings. For anyone searching for assisted living options for themselves or family members, this facility comes highly recommended based on its consistent delivery of quality service across various aspects of daily life—from accommodation standards down to meal provisions—all contributing positively towards helping individuals navigate later stages in life gracefully while surrounded by genuine camaraderie.

    Features

    Housing

    • 36 resident community capacity 36 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living

    Amenities

    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Garden Garden
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    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
    • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

    Description

    Salem Hill Haven is an assisted living community located in Spring Mills, PA. This community offers a variety of amenities to enhance the residents' quality of life. Each resident can enjoy cable or satellite TV in their private rooms, and there is also a small library for those who enjoy reading. The community provides fully furnished accommodations, including a kitchenette for residents who prefer to cook their own meals.

    Housekeeping services are available to ensure that the common areas and the residents' rooms are clean and well-maintained. Wi-Fi and high-speed internet are provided throughout the community, allowing residents to stay connected with friends and family.

    Salem Hill Haven offers 24-hour supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. Trained staff are available to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The staff also provide medication management services, ensuring that each resident receives their prescribed medications on time.

    The community places a strong emphasis on mental wellness, offering a mental wellness program designed to support the emotional well-being of residents. Special dietary needs are accommodated by providing diabetes diet options and other special dietary restrictions.

    Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining where delicious meals are prepared and served by trained culinary staff. The dining experience can be tailored to accommodate special dietary restrictions.

    To promote an active lifestyle, Salem Hill Haven offers a range of scheduled daily activities for residents to participate in. In addition, resident-run activities allow individuals to take charge of planning events that cater to their interests and hobbies.

    The location of Salem Hill Haven provides convenient access to nearby amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, transportation options, and places of worship. This allows residents to easily access essential services and maintain social connections within the local community.

    Overall, Salem Hill Haven provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks while promoting independence and overall well-being.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Pharmacies

    • Penns Valley Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
    • Mc Lanahan Drug Store (8 miles)
    • Weis Pharmacy (11 miles)
    • Palotx Weis Markets 18 (11 miles)
    • Rite Aid (12.3 miles)
    • Parrish Apothecary Shop (13 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (13.2 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks (3.3 miles)
    • Homans General Store (7.1 miles)
    • Hublersburg Inn (7.3 miles)
    • Sweet Indulgence Desserts (10.5 miles)
    • Denny's (10.8 miles)
    • Wilderness Lodge (10.9 miles)
    • Wendy's (11 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Family Life Of Penns Valley (4.2 miles)
    • Tri-Penn Charge United Church (5.4 miles)
    • Howard United Methodist Church (11.8 miles)
    • Lighthouse Reformed Churchhoward Howard (11.8 miles)
    • Harvest Fields (14.2 miles)
    • Evangelical Lutheran Church (14.5 miles)
    • St Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church (15.1 miles)

    Transportation

    • Confer's Taxidermy (4.5 miles)
    • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.9 miles)
    • U-Haul Moving & Storage (13.8 miles)

    Cafes

    • Earlystown Diner (8.2 miles)
    • My Cafe Buzz (13.2 miles)
    • Bonfatto's (13.2 miles)
    • Pump Station Cafe (14.9 miles)
    • Café Lemont (15.5 miles)

    Hospitals

    • The Meadows Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (10.2 miles)
    • Mt Nittany Medical Center (10.4 miles)
    • Nittany Valley Health South (11.6 miles)
    • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center (11.6 miles)
    • Penn State Health Medical Group - Benner Pike (14.4 miles)
    • Ucbh (15.1 miles)
    • Mount Nittany Physician Group Ear, Nose & Throat (15.3 miles)

    Physicians

    • Centre Hall Audiology and Hearing Aid Center (11.2 miles)
    • Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (11.6 miles)
    • Centre/Huntingdon Tapestry of Health (13.2 miles)
    • Bellefonte Medical Clinic PC (13.2 miles)
    • Bellefonte Medical Center (13.2 miles)
    • Dr Theresa Kaufman (14.1 miles)
    • Penn State Health Dermatology (14.4 miles)

    Parks

    • Bald Eagle State Park (12.7 miles)
    • Talleyrand Park (13.1 miles)
    • Mifflin County Youth Fair (14.8 miles)
    • Oak Hall Regional Park (14.8 miles)
    • Spring Creek Park (15.6 miles)
    • Dalevue Park (16 miles)

    Theaters

    • Premiere Theatres 12 (14.1 miles)

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