Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff who are kind and willing to help.
Many reviews focus on how staff treat residents with respect and kindness, and how they’re quick to address needs when families ask. Several visitors also mention feeling reassured because staff communicate updates about condition and coordinate care. Even in mixed reviews, families describe moments of helpfulness, though they sometimes note problems with staffing or follow-through.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness gets mixed reviews
Cleanliness is a recurring point, with some reviews praising it and others reporting unpleasant odors.
Some families say the facility is very clean, including comments about not noticing odors when they walked in. Other reviews describe issues like hallway odors, and one reviewer also raised concerns about how long it took to get help with a fall-risk situation. A few of the more positive cleanliness notes come alongside compliments about attentive care and housekeeping.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities and outings fill the day
Residents and families describe organized activities that make visits feel more engaging.
Several reviews mention community activities such as an event on the patio, a Mother’s Day luncheon, and planned programming led by activity staff. One reviewer also describes seeing a range of activity options available for residents to choose from. Overall, activities appear as a consistent part of day-to-day life rather than something mentioned only during the tour process.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Call-button delays and understaffing
Some reviews mention delays in getting nurse help, especially for call-button requests.
A few reviewers describe waiting for help, including for fall-risk bathroom needs, and not receiving assistance quickly enough. Others mention the building feeling understaffed at times, with call-button response taking longer than expected. Even when staff are described as excellent once they arrive, these reviews keep pointing to response-time gaps.
differentiator2 reviews mention this
Memory support appears in care
Residents with memory-related needs are specifically referenced in the reviews.
At least two reviews mention memory-related conditions, including severe short-term memory loss and dementia after rehab arrival. Those comments connect to families’ expectations about daily support needs like comfort and proper assistance. The community also lists care services that include a mental wellness program and meal preparation for special dietary restrictions, which aligns with the kind of ongoing support families emphasize in these reviews.
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Prime Med Family Practice (0.1 miles)
The Wright Center For (0.5 miles)
Ted Michael Stampien (1 miles)
Infertility Solutions (1 miles)
Pinnacle Oral & Maxillofacial (1.1 miles)
Henry C Yeager MD (1.1 miles)
Northeastern Eye Institute (1.1 miles)
Restaurants
Tully's Good Times (0.1 miles)
Burger King (0.4 miles)
Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
McDonald's (0.5 miles)
Waffle House (0.6 miles)
Manning Ice Cream (1.1 miles)
Silver Spoon (1.3 miles)
Parks
South Abington Park (0.3 miles)
Crystal Park (3.7 miles)
Condella (4.7 miles)
McDade Park (4.8 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.6 miles)
Panera Bread (2.7 miles)
Zummo's Cafe (4.3 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Andrew Brown's Drug Store (2.7 miles)
Wegmans (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
Rite Aid (4.2 miles)
Family Pharmacy of Olyphant (4.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Parker Hill Community Church (2 miles)
Hospitals
Davita Healthcare Partners (2.2 miles)
DaVita Scranton Dialysis (2.5 miles)
Memorial Veterans Hospital (2.6 miles)
Mercy Hospital Wound Care (5 miles)
Scranton Hospital Company (5.1 miles)
Spirit of Mercy Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (5.1 miles)
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21 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 miles away)
24-hour call system
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
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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