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Harrison Senior Living Of Christiana

Harrison Senior Living Of Christiana is a nursing home community in Christiana, PA.

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  • Trees

    A lively community gathering taking place outdoors, with people enjoying a summer evening under the trees.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden space featuring a white pergola, lush greenery, and a sunny atmosphere.

  • Garden

    A caregiver walks alongside an elderly person through a vibrant garden filled with blooming tulips.

  • Outdoor

    A lively community barbecue gathering with friends and family enjoying food and each other's company.

  • Healthcare

    A rehabilitation therapy room equipped with walking bars and patient care facilities.

  • Rehabilitation

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  • Wheelchair

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41 Newport Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509

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

4.1 from 100 reviews
5 stars
63
4 stars
18
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 stars
14

Overall Review of Harrison Senior Living Of Christiana

common 12 reviews mention this

Residents and families note care

Staff support is a frequent theme in reviews, with residents and families describing help, responsiveness, and kindness.

Many reviews describe staff who are helpful and attentive, and families say they feel updated or heard. Several note specific moments of support, like staff answering questions, guiding visitors, or assisting with resident needs. When the experience is negative, it’s usually tied to staffing levels rather than the way care is approached during interactions.

common 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is consistently mentioned

Reviews repeatedly call out a clean facility and well-kept spaces.

Multiple reviewers say the building is clean, spotless, and well maintained, and a few mention the facility feels welcoming. Some reviews also connect cleanliness with feeling safe and comfortable during visits. A smaller set of comments raises cleanliness concerns, but they are less frequent than the positive notes.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Low staffing drives serious complaints

Some reviews describe short staffing as affecting care, communication, and follow-through.

A recurring negative theme is understaffing or an overworked feel, with reviewers describing floors being short on aides and care not happening as expected. Other comments connect staffing to missed needs, delayed support, or poor coordination around appointments and medications. A few reviewers acknowledge staffing challenges while still praising outcomes, but the concern about staffing shows up often enough to stand out.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food service gets mixed feedback

Food service is a point of contention, with complaints about delays or portions alongside some positive remarks.

Several reviews are positive about meals or say residents like the food, including comfort around dining. At the same time, some families report meals arriving late or requested items not being available, and one review mentions concerns about a small supper. Residents’ enjoyment appears in more than one comment, but dining timing and completeness are where complaints cluster.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and campus atmosphere

Reviews highlight a steady mix of activities and a pleasant setting.

A number of reviews mention activities happening on-site, including resident gatherings like a Christmas party and general programming for residents. Several also describe the setting as calm or tied to an enjoyable visit, with comments about the outdoor view or country surroundings. Even when care concerns are raised elsewhere, these reviews often still speak to the day-to-day environment and engagement.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 139 resident community capacity 139 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

  • 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

Restaurants

  • Aunt Jennie's 41 Diner (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Victory Brewing Company Parkesburg (3 miles)
  • Arby's (3.4 miles)
  • Hershey's Farm Market (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)
  • The Bullfrog Inn (5 miles)

Physicians

  • LG Health Physicians Behavioral Health County Line (2.5 miles)
  • Brandywine Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2.9 miles)
  • County Line Medical Center (3 miles)
  • Osteopathic Health & Wellness (3.1 miles)
  • Chester County Pediatrics (3.1 miles)
  • Brown William J (3.1 miles)
  • Ingleside Medical Associates (3.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • T S Healthmart II (9.1 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (9.2 miles)
  • Wiley's Pharmacy (10 miles)
  • Brandywine Pharmacy (10.4 miles)
  • Yoder's Pharmacy (11.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Keystone Church (6.7 miles)
  • Grace Point Church of Paradise (8.3 miles)
  • Doe Run Presbyterian Church (10.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Latte Luv Espresso (6.7 miles)
  • Twin Valley Coffee - Shady Maple Market (11.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) (7 miles)
  • Market East Train Station (7.3 miles)
  • Strasburg Rail Road (9.1 miles)
  • SEPTA Thorndale Station (12.3 miles)

Parks

  • Paradise Community Park (7.4 miles)
  • Goddard Park (13.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Va Medical Center, For Information & Assistance (10.7 miles)
  • Brandywine Hospital Speech Therapy (11.2 miles)
  • The Center For Wound Healing at Brandywine Hospital (11.2 miles)

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