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Centre Crest in Bellefonte, PA

Centre Crest is a nursing home community in Bellefonte, PA.

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Centre Crest in Bellefonte, PA

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  • Interior

    A lobby area with a round table, chairs, and a basket of flowers near large glass doors letting in natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained garden with various plants, bordered by a white fence.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room setup with sofas, lamps, and a decorative mirror.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, two patterned armchairs, and two lamps against a brick wall.

  • Building

    A modern building surrounded by landscaped greenery.

  • Architecture

    A modern building surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

  • Trees

    A serene landscape featuring a brick building, a small bridge over water, and lush green trees.

  • Windows

    A cozy room interior featuring a brick wall, a mounted television, and a small table with chairs.

  • Landscaping

    A tranquil garden patio with a fountain and seating area beside a brick building.

  • Garden

    Statues of children in a garden setting next to a brick building.

  • Entrance

    A modern building entrance with a tree in the foreground.

  • Outdoor

    A serene garden pond adorned with water lilies and lush aquatic plants.

502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

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3.4 from 59 reviews
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20
4 stars
15
3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 stars
15

Overall Review of Centre Crest

common 11 reviews mention this

Compassionate staff is a major theme

Residents and families frequently describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and friendly.

Many reviewers mention kindness and responsiveness in day-to-day interactions, from nurses and aides to administrative staff. Several also describe staff as patient and professional during rehab, including helping residents feel comfortable and supported. A few reviewers contrast that with staffing problems elsewhere, but they still often single out caring staff members when they had contact.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call bells and staffing draw complaints

Multiple reviewers report delays with call bells and a persistent short-staffed feeling.

Several negative reviews describe call bells not being answered quickly, with waits ranging from minutes to an hour, and visitors noticing slow follow-through. Others say loved ones were left without timely help, including being left in bed for long stretches. One reviewer also connects the issue to understaffing and notes that nurses can be busy, but the result is still delayed service.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality and timing are mixed

Food experiences vary, with some mentioning concerns about how meals are prepared.

One reviewer says the food sent out is cooked hours ahead and sits before reaching residents, which they felt was especially disappointing given that many look forward to meals. Another reviewer describes better food choices and says a resident gained weight back after surgery, suggesting at least some positive dining experiences. Overall, dining satisfaction isn’t consistent across reviews.

common 9 reviews mention this

Facility condition ranges from bright to grimy

Reviews describe the building as either clean and attractive or dirty and outdated.

Some reviewers praise the facility for being clean, bright, and well-maintained, describing it as a nice or even “fancy” looking place. Others report the opposite, citing odors, urine smells, and overall unclean conditions. Several comments also mention a mix of impressions—some describe a beautiful new area or view, while another calls the layout more institutional and close-quarters.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Falls and wound concerns recur

Some reviewers report safety issues, including falls and skin or wound problems.

A number of concerns involve falls, including incidents that reviewers link to inadequate monitoring or missed precautions. Several negative reviews also mention serious outcomes such as broken hips, and one reviewer describes a wound becoming infected after a missed scheduling issue. While some reviews focus on good care, these safety-related stories are recurring among the critical feedback.

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

  • 240 resident community capacity 240 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • University Park (6 miles away) University Park (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
  • Parrish Apothecary Shop (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Palotx Weis Markets 18 (1.6 miles)
  • Weis Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
  • GIANT Pharmacy (6.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.4 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.5 miles)
  • Brother’s N.Y. Style Pizzeria (0.5 miles)
  • The Blonde Bistro (0.6 miles)
  • Waffle Shop (0.6 miles)
  • Pizza Mia (0.6 miles)
  • Creekside at the Gamble Mill (0.8 miles)

Cafes

  • My Cafe Buzz (0.7 miles)
  • Bonfatto's (0.7 miles)
  • Re Farm Cafe (6.9 miles)
  • Earlystown Diner (7.5 miles)
  • Café Lemont (7.8 miles)
  • Sowers Harvest Café (9.4 miles)

Parks

  • Talleyrand Park (0.7 miles)
  • Spring Creek Park (7.2 miles)
  • Bernel Road Park (7.3 miles)
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (8 miles)
  • Oak Hall Regional Park (8.6 miles)
  • Dalevue Park (8.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Centre/Huntingdon Tapestry of Health (0.9 miles)
  • Bellefonte Medical Clinic PC (1 miles)
  • Bellefonte Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (3.9 miles)
  • Dr Theresa Kaufman (5.9 miles)
  • Penn State Health Dermatology (6.2 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group - Park Ave - Primary Care (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nittany Valley Health South (3.9 miles)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center (3.9 miles)
  • Penn State Health Medical Group - Benner Pike (6.2 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group Cardiology – Vein & Vascular Clinic (7.7 miles)
  • The Meadows Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (7.8 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Health Center for Wound Care (9.4 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group Ear, Nose & Throat (9.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Buffalo Run Church (5 miles)
  • Tri-Penn Charge United Church (8.6 miles)
  • Howard United Methodist Church (8.8 miles)
  • Lighthouse Reformed Churchhoward Howard (9 miles)
  • State College Access Church (9.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.2 miles)
  • University Park Airport (SCE) (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Premiere Theatres 12 (5.5 miles)

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