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The Village At Penn State in State College, PA

The Village At Penn State is an assisted living community in State College, PA.

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The Village At Penn State in State College, PA

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  • Interior

    A view of a restaurant kitchen interior with a counter and hanging lights.

  • Outdoors

    A scenic view of a golf course putting green with a clubhouse in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with traditional furniture and a fireplace.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, red armchair, patterned rug, and lamp by the window.

  • Building

    Outdoor patio area with tables and chairs near a residential building.

  • Architecture

    A large suburban house with a well-maintained lawn under a blue sky with clouds.

  • Kitchen

    A chef scoops ice cream from tubs in a modern kitchen setting.

  • Artwork

    A beautifully arranged living room featuring red upholstered chairs, a dark sofa, and an elegant rug, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with elegant furnishings and vibrant rugs, bathed in natural light.

  • Swimming Pool

    An empty indoor swimming pool with metal handrails and a calm atmosphere.

  • Indoor Pool

    Adults enjoying a lively game in the swimming pool.

160 Lions Hill Road, State College, PA 16803

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4.5 from 48 reviews
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Overall Review of The Village At Penn State

common 7 reviews mention this

Staff and residents feel welcoming

Residents and staff come across as genuinely welcoming and easy to get along with.

Multiple reviewers describe a friendly atmosphere with residents and staff who feel welcoming. Several also specifically thank the housekeeping, dining room, and staff for their professionalism and support. One reviewer even points to a kind gesture that helped with a lost driver’s license, reinforcing the general tone residents experience.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food and dining draw praise

Dining is repeatedly highlighted as a standout part of daily life.

Reviewers consistently mention strong food and dining experiences, calling out excellent dining options and fabulous food. Others include dining as part of what makes the community enjoyable, pairing it with activities and day-to-day support. The community also offers meal preparation and service with special-diet support, aligning with the dietary details residents reference.

  • A view of a restaurant kitchen interior with a counter and hanging lights.
common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and transportation help

Plenty to do—plus transportation—shows up in multiple reviews.

Several reviewers say there are many things to do in the community and note scheduled daily activities. Transportation is also mentioned, with one reviewer describing being taken by bus to other places. Another ties activities together with handy transportation and describes the overall experience as enjoyable.

common 5 reviews mention this

Facility quality feels solid

Reviewers describe the building and property as clean, beautiful, and well kept.

More than one reviewer characterizes the facility as excellent or very nice, and several use positive descriptions like beautiful. One reviewer also directly mentions the property being clean. Even when other issues come up, the overall look and feel of the community remains a recurring point of approval.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication during coordination needs work

Communication problems are a recurring complaint, especially around coordination.

A reviewer reports trouble communicating with staff while trying to coordinate an in-person visit. Another describes poor communication between administration and residents. Both accounts point to coordination and information flow as an area that can frustrate families and residents.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 14 resident community capacity 14 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • University Park (2 miles away) University Park (2 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • American Ale House & Grill (0.8 miles)
  • The Field Burger & Tap (1.4 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.5 miles)
  • The Greek (1.5 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.5 miles)
  • Crazy Boil (1.6 miles)
  • Champs Sports Grill (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Sunset Park (1.5 miles)
  • Bernel Road Park (1.7 miles)
  • Tom Tudek Memorial Park (1.9 miles)
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (2 miles)
  • Alumni Pond (2.2 miles)
  • Spring Creek Park (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Mt Nittany Surgical Center (1.5 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physicians Group - Elizabeth M Raquet MD (1.5 miles)
  • Roberts Philip G Jr Orthopedic Surgery (1.5 miles)
  • Shurgalla Stephen Dmount Nittany Endocrinology Diabetes Center State College (1.5 miles)
  • Blair Plastic Surgery (1.5 miles)
  • Penn State Orthopaedics (1.5 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physicians Group Mifflin Mount Nittany Physician Group Obgyn State College (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mount Nittany Physician Group Cardiology – Vein & Vascular Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Geisinger Medical Group (2.5 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group Orthopedics (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Sowers Harvest Café (2.1 miles)
  • Re Farm Cafe (2.2 miles)
  • WC Clarke's The Cheese Shoppe (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Biopharm Connect (2 miles)
  • Wegmans (2 miles)
  • McLanahan Drug Store (2.1 miles)
  • Nature\'s Medicines State College (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.6 miles)
  • Megabus (1.7 miles)
  • University Park Airport (SCE) (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (2.5 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • College 9 Theatre (3 miles)

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