Residents and families describe delays, missed basics, and inconsistent follow-through.
Several reviews raise concerns about responsiveness, including reports of residents waiting for help with basic needs and staff not noticing calls right away. Others describe missed care items such as delays with bathing, not receiving medications, or meals not being delivered. A few reviews also mention staffing being short, which residents and families say can affect how quickly care happens when needs come up.
common28 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness is consistently cited
Many reviews say the staff is kind, helpful, and attentive to residents and families.
Across the reviews, many families and residents describe the staff as friendly, caring, and supportive, including help with exercises and daily routines. Communication is also mentioned in a positive way by some reviewers who say they were kept updated. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews express the opposite experience, describing rude behavior or a lack of attention during certain shifts.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Food is mixed
Meal quality and service get both praise and complaints.
Some reviewers say the meals are fine or even good, including one comment that meals were not a problem. Others describe cold, poor, or insufficient food, and a few mention specific frustrations around diets or meal items. The community offers diabetes-focused and special-diet dining, which lines up with the way diet concerns come up in reviews.
caveat12 reviews mention this
Facility upkeep and cleanliness vary
Reviews describe both a generally clean environment and ongoing cleanliness or upkeep issues.
A number of reviews say the building is clean, neat, and well maintained for an older facility. Other reviews counter that with descriptions of unpleasant smells, an unkempt feel, and concerns about the condition of rooms and common areas. Overall, cleanliness appears to depend on what reviewers noticed during their visits and stays.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities and outings stand out
Residents and families frequently mention activities as a highlight.
Multiple reviews point to activities as a positive part of daily life, including organized scheduled events and outings. Some reviewers specifically call out activity leaders as a standout, describing residents having a good time when they participate. The community also lists community-sponsored and scheduled daily activities, which matches the way reviews describe the activity calendar.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.1 miles)
Nations Medicines (0.3 miles)
Apothecare Pharmacy II (0.5 miles)
Etown Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Apothecare Pharmacy II at Cardinal (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Restaurants
The Fish House & GRILL (0.2 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.2 miles)
Bub's Cafe (0.3 miles)
KFC (0.4 miles)
Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
Wendy's (0.4 miles)
Green Bamboo Chinese Restaurant (0.5 miles)
Physicians
Advanced Practice Associates (0.3 miles)
Navinchandra Ramji Shah (0.3 miles)
The Children's Clinic PSC (0.4 miles)
Cammack, Veronica Pediatric Associates of Elizabethtown (0.4 miles)
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21 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Competitive pricing for independent and assisted living with robust on-site activities, dining, and devotional services.
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