Overall Review of Jefferson Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cent
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Therapy support stands out
Rehabilitation therapy is the most consistently described bright spot.
Multiple residents and family members describe positive outcomes from physical and occupational therapy, including improved mobility and a clear focus on meeting goals. A few reviews also specifically credit the rehab team with helping patients regain walking and daily functioning. While other reviews criticize overall care, even those that were unhappy often still call out the therapy work as a reason they saw improvement during their stay.
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Activities keep days full
Scheduled activities and special events are regularly mentioned.
Residents’ days are described as having organized events, from holiday activities and a DJ to other scheduled gatherings like bingo. One family member also describes activities staff visiting a resident’s room to learn what they would like to do, rather than expecting residents to fit whatever is planned. The community also lists ongoing activity programming and day trips, which aligns with what these reviewers describe.
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Dining feedback is mixed
Food quality draws strong opinions both positive and negative.
Some reviewers say meals were enjoyable and even describe the food as delicious or very good, including meals served in rooms. Others report disappointing dinners, with complaints about items served and overall meal quality. The community’s meal and diet offerings also include diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which matches the dining-related details residents reference.
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Cleanliness and odors vary
Cleanliness and smells are a recurring point of concern.
A number of reviews mention strong odors and unclean conditions, including complaints about urine smells, dirty rooms or bathrooms, and overall maintenance problems. Others counter that the facility was clean and that they did not notice the kinds of smells people expect at nursing homes. Because feedback runs both ways, cleanliness appears inconsistent across visits and units.
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Staffing and response times draw complaints
Several residents and families report delays in getting help.
Some reviewers describe short staffing, difficulty getting assistance, and long waits when using call buttons or trying to reach the nurses’ station. There are also complaints about phone calls going unanswered and challenges getting timely care after hours. At the same time, other reviews say staff were kind and responsive, including reports of lights being answered quickly, which suggests the experience depends on the shift and unit.
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Features
Housing
83 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
Pittsburgh International (20 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
Steel Valley Orthopedic Associates PC (0.7 miles)
Jefferson Internal Medicine (1 miles)
Jefferson Surgery Center (1 miles)
CCP - South Hills Pediatric Associates, Jefferson Hills Office (2 miles)
Charles Robert Brown (3.9 miles)
Holets Henry E Jr MD (6.9 miles)
Community Family Practice (7 miles)
Restaurants
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Pleasant Hills (1.2 miles)
Monkey Bar (1.4 miles)
Yoli's Cucina and Crafthouse (1.6 miles)
Al's Cone Zone (1.6 miles)
Olive Garden (1.8 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.9 miles)
Pleasant Bar (2.5 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2 miles)
GetGo Café and Store (4.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.7 miles)
De Lallo's Fort Couch Cafe (6 miles)
Al's Cafe (6.3 miles)
Starbucks (6.4 miles)
Panera Bread (6.6 miles)
Parks
Tepes Park (2.6 miles)
Evans Fields (3 miles)
South Park Dog Park (3.1 miles)
Village Green Park (5.9 miles)
Renziehausen Park (6.1 miles)
Mt. Lebanon Park (7.4 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Pleasant Hills (2.6 miles)
South Hills Village Trolley Stop (6.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Rite Aid (3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.2 miles)
Rite Aid (4 miles)
Rite Aid (4.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Saint Patrick Church (5.7 miles)
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses (6.1 miles)
St Louise De Marillac Church (6.7 miles)
Hospitals
UPMC McKeesport (5.9 miles)
UPMC South Hills (6 miles)
Fernand N Parent & Associate - Fernand N Parent Jr MD (7.2 miles)
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide high-level medical care and rehabilitation for short-term recovery, typically covered by Medicare after hospitalization, while nursing homes focus on ongoing custodial care for chronic conditions, mainly funded by Medicaid or private payments. The staffing and regulatory structures differ significantly between the two, necessitating clarity for families in choosing appropriate long-term care options.
Nursing home care costs in the U.S. vary significantly based on location, level of care, and amenities, with private room prices ranging from approximately $6,700 to over $30,000 monthly. Families need to explore various payment options and conduct thorough research to manage these expenses effectively.
Nonmedical home care provides assistance with daily activities and companionship for individuals wishing to maintain independence and quality of life at home, without medical intervention. Its growing popularity is driven by an aging population, the need for supportive environments for recovery, and the emotional benefits of caregiver companionship, while costs vary based on service frequency and location.
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