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Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA

Mifflin Center is a memory care community in Shillington, PA.

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Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with two single beds, a window with curtains, and a nightstand holding a lamp and flowers.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living and dining area with wooden flooring, featuring a round table, chairs, large windows with curtains, and a vase of sunflowers.

  • Bedroom

    A well-lit shared hospital room featuring two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and colorful curtains.

  • Trees

    A serene outdoor space featuring a green bench, neatly landscaped plants, and a white fence surrounded by trees.

  • Windows

    A bright and inviting dining area featuring a round table with chairs, surrounded by large windows that let in natural light.

  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant interior featuring red tablecloths and classic decor.

  • Bathroom

    A well-designed bathroom featuring a sink, mirror, and an inviting arrangement of towels and flowers.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room designed for rehabilitation exercises.

500 E. Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607

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

3.6 from 129 reviews
5 stars
60
4 stars
28
3 stars
2
2 stars
8
1 stars
31

Overall Review of Mifflin Center

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pests and odor raise concerns

Some residents report mice, bed bug worries, and strong urine odors.

Several reviewers describe serious cleanliness problems, including mice seen in rooms and reports of bugs and bed-bug concerns. A number of negative stays also mention urine odors and dirty conditions, with commenters describing how long it took to address issues. A smaller set of notes says the facility is clean, but the recurring pest/odor complaints are frequent enough to be a major concern for some families.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is uneven

Food is a recurring complaint, with reports of cold or unappetizing meals.

Multiple residents and families say meals were not very good, including comments about meals arriving cold or tasting poor. Some reviewers specifically compare meals to cafeteria food or describe limited protein options. At least a few other reviewers say the food could be better, which aligns with the overall theme that dining quality can be inconsistent.

  • A cozy living and dining area with wooden flooring, featuring a round table, chairs, large windows with curtains, and a vase of sunflowers.
  • A bright and inviting dining area featuring a round table with chairs, surrounded by large windows that let in natural light.
  • A cozy restaurant interior featuring red tablecloths and classic decor.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Memory care draws mixed feedback

Feedback about the memory care unit is mixed, ranging from good to alarming.

For memory care, some families describe the unit as helpful for transitions and say staff keep residents busy with activities. Others paint a very different picture, describing neglectful care and poor conditions within the dementia/memory setting, including cleanliness and staff responsiveness concerns. The reviews also repeatedly connect memory care to the level of daily support residents receive.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication problems frustrate families

Families describe difficulty getting timely calls, updates, or follow-through.

Some reviews report that staff did not return calls or that telephonic updates were missing or delayed. Others mention weak communication during discharge or billing/office processes, with families feeling left in the dark about what was happening. A few reviews also note quicker responsiveness at times, but the communication complaints show up often enough to be a clear drawback.

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

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

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
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel United Church of Christ (0.3 miles)
  • Bethany Lutheran Church (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Berks Foot And Ankle Specialists (0.4 miles)
  • Sunrise Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Brennan Therese Diflorio DMD MD (0.7 miles)
  • Kenhorst Family Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • Women's Lifecycles (1.5 miles)
  • Alvernia University - Health And Wellness Center (1.8 miles)
  • Berks General Medical Group (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy of Shillington (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
  • Berks Discount Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • V & S Sandwich Shop (0.9 miles)
  • Friendly's (1 miles)
  • Liberty Ale House (1 miles)
  • Arby's (1.2 miles)
  • Schaylor Brewing Company (1.7 miles)
  • Jimmy G's Beverly Hills Tavern (2.1 miles)
  • Trooper Thorn's Irish Beef House (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Museum Park (1.8 miles)
  • Reading Public Museum Arboretum (2 miles)
  • Red Caboose Park (2.6 miles)
  • Cornwall Terrace Playground (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Reading Hospital Sleep Center (2.1 miles)
  • TRHMC C-Building 3rd Floor (2.3 miles)
  • The Reading Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Central Monitoring Room (2.3 miles)
  • Beginnings Maternity Center (2.5 miles)
  • Reading Hospital Regl Cancer (2.5 miles)
  • Reading Hospital & Medical Center: Webb Sara Q (2.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Dosie Dough (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Fox Berkshire (3.6 miles)

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