Slate Belt Nursing Home in Bangor, PA

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  • Interior

    A rehabilitation room equipped with various exercise machines and therapy tools.
  • Outdoors

    A sign for Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located outdoors.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with sofas, armchairs, and decorative elements.
  • Building

    A hotel building with an entrance and driveway, surrounded by trees and landscaping, featuring a flag on a pole.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with two beds and medical equipment.
  • Windows

    A well-lit dining room with elegantly set tables and floral centerpieces.
  • Dining

    A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a small dining table with chairs, appliances, and a washer and dryer.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with comfortable sofas, chairs, and coffee tables, decorated with lamps, indoor plants, and wall art.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room featuring stationary bikes and exercise equipment.
  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two patient beds and medical equipment.
  • Recreation Room

    A cozy recreation room with tables and checkers set up, featuring large windows and indoor plants.

Slate Belt Nursing Home in Bangor, PA

Slate Belt Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Bangor, PA.

Information last verified:

701 Slate Belt Blvd, Bangor, PA 18013

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

3.6 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Slate Belt Nursing Home

common 9 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff are noticed

Many residents’ families describe staff as kind, caring, and responsive to needs.

A large share of reviewers praise the staff for being courteous, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in residents. Several families mention day-to-day interactions and say the team works hard to keep residents comfortable. A few also describe staff as friendly and personable, including during rehabilitation stays.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns and unpleasant smells

While some reviewers report a clean facility, others describe dirty areas and strong odors.

Some families praise the facility for being clean and well kept, including daily cleaning. Others report dirty walls, people described as lying in hall areas, and noticeable odors in the building. At least a few reviews also say the facility needs updating, which aligns with the mixed cleanliness feedback.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing shortages affect care

Several reviews say staffing is too limited, leading to slower help on the floor.

Multiple reviewers describe short staffing as a recurring issue, with longer waits for assistance and fewer people available to provide attention. Some mention that residents seem to get delayed responses because other residents need more help. Others point to reduced coverage and say quality of care worsened when staffing became even tighter.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining reviews range from positive to sharply negative.

Some families describe the food as good or better than expected, including during rehabilitation. Others complain about meals, describing food as not always good or “disgusting,” and one review mentions fish being hard and dry. A separate review also says planned meal support did not happen after discharge planning was discussed.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Hard to reach staff when needed

Some reviewers report difficulty getting in touch and getting accurate follow-through.

Several reviews mention problems reaching the right person, including phone calls not being returned or being placed on hold. One family describes being directed to the wrong room after asking for a specific extension. Others also describe gaps in promised follow-up, like therapy timing and daily support plans not lining up with what they were told.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Lehigh Valley International (19 miles away) Lehigh Valley International (19 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Slate Belt Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)
  • Walgreens (8 miles)
  • Total Home Health Care (8 miles)

Physicians

  • Christopher J Nowik, Od Pc (0.4 miles)
  • Slate Belt Family Practice (4.3 miles)
  • St Luke S Monroe Family Practice Associates (7.5 miles)
  • Blue Mountain Psychiatry (8 miles)
  • Monroe Optical (8 miles)
  • East West Medical Group (8.1 miles)
  • Geisinger Pediatric Specialty Services-Pocono (8.5 miles)

Parks

  • Pennico Park (1.6 miles)
  • Dansbury Park (8.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cherry Valley Vineyards-Winery (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.4 miles)
  • The Lakeside (5.2 miles)
  • T K's Bar & Grill (6.5 miles)
  • Stone Bar Inn (6.6 miles)
  • Triplets Family Restaurant (7.5 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (7.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Cafe Duet (8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8 miles)
  • The Cure Cafe (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cvcu (8.7 miles)
  • Cardiovascular Telemetry (8.7 miles)
  • Rapid Treatment Center (8.7 miles)

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