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The Residence A Senior Living Community At The Jewish Home in Harrisburg, PA

The Residence A Senior Living Community At The Jewish Home is an independent living community in Harrisburg, PA.

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The Residence A Senior Living Community At The Jewish Home in Harrisburg, PA

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4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of The Residence A Senior Living Community At The Jewish Home

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff care feels personal

Residents consistently describe staff as kind, devoted, and responsive to needs.

Across many reviews, residents and families say the staff treats people with warmth and genuine concern. Multiple reviewers mention feeling confident their loved one is cared for and safe, and that staff members are willing to help beyond the basics. Several notes also highlight specific team members and a caring, respectful culture day to day.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Scheduled activities and community events are a frequent bright spot for residents.

Residents describe a steady flow of activities, including resident-focused events and regular programming. Reviews call out community celebrations like themed events, plus scheduled day-to-day activities supported by organized calendars. Families also note that the activity program helps residents stay engaged and stimulated.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed feedback

Meal experience ranges from praised to merely adequate, depending on the reviewer.

Some residents and families say the meals are a standout, describing them as great or beautifully prepared for special dinners. Others report that food is adequate or not very good. Even where breakfast or main meals are viewed positively, the overall dining feedback isn’t consistent across reviews.

  • A group of people enjoy a buffet-style meal indoors.
  • A stylish and modern living room featuring a cozy sofa, elegant coffee table, and a dining area. The neutral color palette enhances the contemporary decor.
common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upgrades stand out

Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-kept environment and recent improvements.

Multiple reviews emphasize cleanliness and a well-maintained feel, including orderly units and fresh-smelling common spaces. Several reviewers also mention renovations or upgrades as a positive change. While a few notes focus more on what the interior still needs, most of the condition feedback is favorable.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication and value concerns

Some families report difficulty reaching staff and question the overall value.

A few reviews describe problems getting in touch when needed, including one that says it was difficult to reach the right person. One review also notes limited communication from administration, even while describing the facility as clean. In the most negative note, a reviewer also calls the housing prices excessive.

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Features

Housing

  • 64 resident community capacity 64 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • 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
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Harrisburg International (11 miles away) Harrisburg International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Mid Penn Oral Surgeons (0.1 miles)
  • Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center (0.2 miles)
  • Mansoor Atizazul Dr Pinnaclehealth Cardiovascular Institute Harrisburg (0.6 miles)
  • Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates (0.6 miles)
  • Surace Lindsey MD - Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology (0.8 miles)
  • Forti Consevage & He (1.2 miles)
  • Community Medical Associates (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Greystone Public House (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Little Amps Coffee Roasters (5.1 miles)
  • Tomato Pie Cafe (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Hills Park (0.7 miles)
  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (3.8 miles)
  • Riverfront Park Harrisburg (5.2 miles)
  • City Island (6.1 miles)
  • Detwieler Park (6.5 miles)
  • Adams-Ricci Park (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • 3 B Ice Cream (0.7 miles)
  • Gilligan's Bar & Grill (2.7 miles)
  • Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge (3.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • The Millworks (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Andrews In the Valley Episcopal Church (1.2 miles)
  • Colonial Park UCC (2.6 miles)
  • Community Evangelical Free Church (3.4 miles)
  • Harrisburg Bic Church (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Harrisburg (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Harrisburg State Hospital (4 miles)
  • Polyclinic Campus (4.7 miles)
  • Alex Grass Medical Sciences Building (5.7 miles)
  • UPMC Pinnnacle Harrisburg (5.8 miles)
  • Labor & Delivery (5.8 miles)
  • Department Of Surgery (5.8 miles)

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