Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek

Pros

• The staff at Sugar Creek Rest is generally a pleasure to get along with and provides excellent care for residents.
• The facility is clean, well-kept, and one of the most beautiful that the reviewers have seen.
• Residents are offered a variety of activities, including crafts and local bus trips, keeping them engaged and active.
• The rural surroundings of Sugar Creek Rest provide a scenic and peaceful setting for residents.
• Family members are encouraged to participate in special events for residents and can bring in additional items like food and clothing.
• The renovated spaces create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.
• Dietary needs, such as those for diabetic residents, are accommodated by the kitchen staff.

Cons

• The overall experience at Sugar Creek Rest was not the best despite good staff and nursing care.
• The food was horrible, which led to the mother being taken out after only five days.
• The heating in the patients' rooms wasn’t that great.
• The location of the facility is deep in the woods, requiring travel on a narrow dirt road with many confusing turns.
• GPS does not always lead accurately to the facility, making it difficult to find.
• Some residents found the food to be average, indicating dissatisfaction with meal options during their stay.

Review

Sugar Creek Rest has been the center of care for several families, bringing both positive and negative experiences to the forefront. Located in a picturesque, rural setting that resembles a farm, this facility offers residents an aesthetically pleasing environment surrounded by nature. Many reviews praised the cleanliness and well-maintained grounds of Sugar Creek Rest, which were described as some of the cleanest and most beautiful facilities visited. The buildings themselves have undergone renovations in recent years, further enhancing their charm and comfort. The inviting atmosphere is complemented by various amenities including a chapel, beauty salon, library, family room with multiple TVs and fireplaces, and even a snack store to foster a sense of community and home-like feel.

One consistent highlight across all reviews was the attentiveness of the staff. Visitors appreciated how caring and accommodating the staff members were toward residents. Families expressed gratitude for the support provided during difficult times; they noted that staff allowed them to plan special events around holidays such as Christmas or bring in items like food and clothing for their loved ones. This level of engagement from personnel contributed positively to many residents' overall experience at Sugar Creek Rest.

Nevertheless, while most experiences centered around supportive interactions with staff were commendable, significant concerns came up regarding meal quality. Food was consistently identified as a source of dissatisfaction among reviewers. One account detailed how terrible food led to a resident's swift departure after only five days due to dietary restrictions that weren't adequately addressed. While another review indicated average meal quality—featuring soups, pastas, sandwiches, and dessert options—it still fell short of expectations considering one resident had specific diabetic dietary needs which were somewhat met but not entirely satisfactory.

Despite these culinary disappointments, there were several commendable activities available at Sugar Creek Rest that enriched residents’ lives daily. Engaging programs ranging from bingo nights to local bus trips offered opportunities for socialization beyond mere physical care. Creative crafting sessions using materials like popsicle sticks allowed residents to express themselves artistically while fostering camaraderie within groups—all essential elements for enhancing mental health during one's stay at such institutions.

Moreover, access issues seem to be prominent amid praise for the scenic location of Sugar Creek Rest. Though its seclusion provides privacy—an attractive feature for some—it also poses challenges in terms of transportation logistics; reviews indicated difficulties navigating meandering dirt roads leading into the facility often left family members confused about directions alternately aided by GPS devices that sometimes failed them completely.

To conclude on a more positive note concerning overall care provided within this mostly pristine environment: families expressed genuine appreciation for how respectful and comfortable their loved ones felt during their residency at Sugar Creek Rest through different stages toward end-of-life care or rehabilitation needs alike; making it apparent that despite some drawbacks—like poor dining experiences or tricky access routes—the facility managed effectively imparting compassion throughout its community nursing approach while ensuring residents received dignified treatment befitting their specific circumstances at what can be very vulnerable points in life transitions.

Restaurants

• County Line Tavern (3.2 miles)
• Millerstown Inn (5.2 miles)
• Cindy's Place (5.2 miles)
• Gino's Dairy Stand (5.8 miles)
• Asian Green (8.6 miles)
• Brady s Landing (8.6 miles)
• Allegheny Mariner (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

• Mater Dolorosa Parish (4 miles)
• St Marks Luth Church Parsonage (7 miles)
• Grace Baptist Church (8.6 miles)
• Zion Lutheran Church (8.6 miles)
• East Butler Presbyterian Church (9 miles)
• Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church (9.3 miles)
• First Church Of God (9.3 miles)

Physicians

• Cowansville Health Center (4.4 miles)
• Butler Medical Associates (5 miles)
• Worthington Family Practice (5.1 miles)
• Hoffman Memorial Medical Center (7 miles)
• Cardiology Associates (7.8 miles)
• Adagio Health (7.9 miles)
• Kiselica Lawrence D DDS (8.2 miles)

Pharmacies

• Quality Pharmacy (5 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (8.8 miles)
• Petrolia Pharmacy (9 miles)
• Hiland Pharmacy (9.6 miles)
• Klingensmith's West Kittanning Drug Store (9.6 miles)
• Pratkanis (9.6 miles)
• Mission Pharmacy Services (9.6 miles)

Parks

• Washington Township Memorial Park (6.9 miles)

Cafes

• The Old Bank Deli & Coffee Shoppe (7.1 miles)
• Ispirare Coffee (9.8 miles)
• Crouse's Cafe (10 miles)

Transportation

• Wolf's Wildlife Reflections (7.1 miles)
• Scherder's Taxidermy (7.5 miles)
• U-Haul (7.5 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (10.2 miles)
• U-Haul (11.2 miles)

Hospitals

• Armstrong Outpatient Imaging Center (7.9 miles)
• Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (8.4 miles)
• Schwalm Hall (10.4 miles)
• Butler Memorial Hospital (10.7 miles)
• BHS Cardiovascular Center (10.7 miles)
• Butler Healthcare Providers (11 miles)
• Bhs Womens Center Maternity (11 miles)