Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, caring, and responsive.
A lot of reviewers focus on how residents are treated day to day, repeatedly using words like kind, caring, and respectful. Several describe nurses and staff as helpful and supportive, including for regular personal care and rehab needs. There are also a few sharply negative accounts about care quality, but the broader pattern in the reviews is people feeling well cared for by staff.
common18 reviews mention this
Campus and rooms feel well kept
Many reviewers say the facility and grounds are clean and well maintained.
Multiple reviews describe the campus, buildings, and grounds as well kept, beautiful, and serene. Others add that the apartments/cottages and common areas look clean and comfortable, including references to tasteful decoration and murals. A couple of commenters focus more on practical concerns like navigation or room staging, but cleanliness and maintenance show up as recurring positives.
differentiator10 reviews mention this
Care levels vary across needs
Reviewers mention multiple levels of care, matching a range of needs.
Several reviewers specifically call out that St. Anne’s supports different levels of care, with one family describing the community as meeting their needs over time. Others describe using the facility for rehab and for higher-needs situations, saying residents received the help they required. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about care delivery in skilled care, including response times and staffing, so experiences appear mixed depending on care setting and circumstances.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Care concerns in skilled support
Some skilled-care reviews describe slow response times and staffing shortfalls.
A couple of reviewers report negative experiences in skilled care, including long wait times for help and understaffing. One account also describes an overall breakdown in daily care routines and another discusses falls and barriers to returning after an incident. Because these concerns are tied to skilled-care circumstances, they contrast with other reviews that describe strong assistance and good outcomes in care.
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Religious foundation shapes life
Catholic and faith-based practices are mentioned as part of the experience.
Some reviewers highlight Catholic religious practices and the presence of a religious setting in daily life. A visitor describes residents enjoying a Dominican group presentation with hymns, and another reviewer notes the facility’s Catholic roots and nuns’ involvement. This theme shows up alongside general comments about friendliness and a home-like feel, suggesting faith is a noticeable part of community identity for some residents and families.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Costs are a recurring worry
Some families say pricing felt too high for the level of care provided.
At least two reviewers raise cost concerns, describing expenses as very high and questioning whether care matched what they were paying. One review frames the issue around monthly costs for skilled support, and another compares the experience to what they saw elsewhere. Other reviewers are generally positive about living there, but cost shows up as a clear sticking point for a subset of families.
common2 reviews mention this
Food and dining vary by setup
Dining experiences range from meal-plan dining to separate paid options.
Several reviews mention food in the context of daily life, including that eating is set up through the community’s dining approach. One reviewer describes a bistro that looks like a cash/guest option rather than something included in the meal plan, while another notes food pricing during special events. A skilled-care review also references a separate dining arrangement for residents who need feeding help, reflecting that dining support can differ by level of care.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
75 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Swimming pool
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Harrisburg International (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Columbia Family Restaurant At Prospect (0.2 miles)
Trio Bar and Grill (2.1 miles)
Loxley’s Restaurant (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (3.1 miles)
Centerville Diner (3.1 miles)
Arooga's (3.2 miles)
Tobias Frogg (5.1 miles)
Physicians
Mountville Family Practice (1.2 miles)
Columbia Regional Health Center at St Anne's Retirement Community (1.4 miles)
Allergy And Asthma Center (4.5 miles)
Family First Medical Associates PC (4.7 miles)
Orthopaedic Specialists of Central Pennsylvania (4.7 miles)
Eichenlaub & May (4.8 miles)
Nemours Children's Clinic (4.8 miles)
Parks
Murray Ridge Park (2.1 miles)
Wood's Edge Park (3.4 miles)
A Herr Park (4.8 miles)
Long's Park (6.4 miles)
Buchanan Park (6.7 miles)
Beau's Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park (6.8 miles)
St Annes Retirement Community on seniors.fyi includes 16 photos including images showing bathroom, interior, bedroom, windows, decor, living room, shower, kitchen, and more.
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75 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Swimming pool
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Harrisburg International (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Faith-based setting with social activities and diabetes care support.
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