Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West is a nursing home community in Girard, PA.
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8300 West Ridge Road, Girard, PA 16417
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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Overall Review of Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Medication and diet get attention
Residents describe monitoring medication and following care-related diet needs.
Some families note that medication monitoring is handled, including concerns about whether administration and cleanliness meet expectations. Others say the team follows diet needs closely and pays attention to the care plan details, including meal support. A negative thread also appears around meal assistance, where residents describe times when people who needed help with eating or fluids weren’t getting it.
caveat16 reviews mention this
Care quality feels inconsistent
Residents’ experiences with day-to-day care vary widely in the reviews.
A substantial number of reviews describe neglect or inadequate responses, including accounts of residents going without help, delayed bathroom assistance, and worsening health during stays. Several comments also describe disrespectful interactions, abusive behavior they witnessed, or concerns that management did not acknowledge problems. On the other hand, other reviewers write that staff are patient, attentive, and responsive, and that their family members seemed safe and well cared for.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a mixed picture
Cleanliness is praised by some visitors but criticized by others.
Some reviews describe the facility as clean, cheerful, or well-kept, and another family says the campus was clean. Other accounts paint a different picture, including reports of urine in the facility, strong odors, and feces left on the floor. One review also ties cleanliness concerns to dissatisfaction with administration, which contributes to the overall split in impressions.
common4 reviews mention this
Planned activities matter to residents
Residents appear to participate in scheduled activities and events.
Reviewers mention that staff coordinate activities and share what residents do day to day, including anecdotes that help families understand the routine. Several families also describe specific events like bingo, trivia, and a Christmas party with food and family attendance. One review specifically points to entertainment and programming (like karaoke and trivia) as part of the experience.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Common lounge space is limited
A lack of comfortable shared space comes up in multiple reviews.
One reviewer suggests the Alzheimer’s unit needs a nicer, comfortable common lounge for patients and visitors beyond the main dining area. Another describes the setting as more institutional than home-like, with a dining area that doesn’t include familiar comforts. A separate comment notes the homey feel and views in rooms, but overall feedback shows that shared relaxation space isn’t consistently described as adequate.
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300 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Erie International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
24/7 staff providing personalized assisted living support.
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