Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services-Allentown
common22 reviews mention this
Nursing staff care stands out
Residents and families consistently describe attentive, caring nursing support.
Many reviews praise the nursing team for being kind, professional, and responsive to concerns, including staff who “take good care” and address issues when families raise them. Several also single out specific nurses for going above and beyond and making residents feel supported. Overall, the care experience is repeatedly described as compassionate and focused on the person in front of them.
common18 reviews mention this
Therapy helps residents gain strength
Therapy is described as encouraging, motivating, and focused on progress.
A recurring theme is that physical and rehabilitation therapy helps residents feel stronger and more capable. Multiple reviews describe therapists working with them consistently, pushing them at the right pace, and keeping sessions engaging or “fun” while still being effective. Others mention specific improvements such as moving better, walking with more confidence, or preparing to return home.
common7 reviews mention this
Activities and social time matter
Residents frequently mention structured activities and day-to-day engagement.
Several reviews highlight activities as a meaningful part of daily life, including things like bingo and arts and crafts. Families also describe having activities during the day and note that activity staff helped make the stay feel more upbeat. For some residents, activities and social time appear to be a reason they looked forward to spending the day there.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Call-bell response is a concern
Some reviews report long waits or missed responses to call buttons.
A minority of reviews describe situations where call buttons or buzzers were ignored or someone had to wait a long time for assistance. These comments include reports of delayed help with basic needs and concerns about residents left waiting despite pressing for assistance. While many reviews are positive about care, these negative experiences specifically point to breakdowns in timely responsiveness.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining reviews are inconsistent, with complaints alongside positive feedback.
Some residents and families describe meals as tasty, with variety and better-than-institutional food. Others say the food could be better or not appetizing, and at least a few describe dissatisfaction with choices or how meals were handled. Taken together, dining seems to land differently depending on preferences and timing, rather than being universally praised.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Staffing levels come up repeatedly
Understaffing is mentioned as affecting patient wait times.
Some reviews raise concerns about understaffing, including longer waits for care and situations where help is not coming quickly. There are also mentions of aides and nurses being “short-handed,” which residents and families connect to delays. Other reviews remain positive, but the staffing-related criticisms are specific enough to stand out.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
166 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Lehigh Valley International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Pennsylvania Pain Management (0.1 miles)
Fetzer-Clair Urology Associates (0.2 miles)
Smile Krafters (0.2 miles)
LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery-1240 Cedar Crest (0.4 miles)
Pulmonary Associates PC (0.4 miles)
Sacred Heart Primary Care (1.1 miles)
LVPG Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Cedar Care Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
GIANT Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Wegmans (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Hospitals
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Mother/Baby Unit (0.4 miles)
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166 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Lehigh Valley International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
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