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Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Harrisburg, PA

Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Harrisburg, PA.

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Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Harrisburg, PA

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  • Interior

    A person standing on stairs, waving while wearing a mask.

  • Building

    A view of the Spring Creek campus building during sunset.

  • Architecture

    A welcoming entrance of a building under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a nightstand, and a floral arrangement.

  • Dining

    A fun gathering with friends enjoying a meal together.

  • Exterior

    A view of the Spring Creek apartment building, featuring its prominent signage.

  • Healthcare

    A physical therapy clinic with various rehabilitation equipment and exercise machines.

1205 South 28Th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111

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

3.7 from 138 reviews
5 stars
66
4 stars
27
3 stars
11
2 stars
7
1 stars
27

Overall Review of Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

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Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe kind, attentive staff who listen and help.

Across many reviews, residents and visitors describe staff as friendly, supportive, and willing to accommodate concerns. Families often mention being heard when they ask questions or raise issues, and they describe staff who are polite at the front desk and on the floors. Some reviews also highlight clear help when care needs come up quickly, including during therapy and day-to-day support.

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Care includes active medical support

Residents describe hands-on medical and therapy support as part of daily care.

Several reviews describe comprehensive care teams that include nursing and multiple therapy services, with progress and frequent check-ins mentioned. One review also describes coordination with many types of providers and regular specialty visits, including PT and OT. While experiences vary, the recurring theme is that care is delivered with ongoing medical attention rather than only custodial support.

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Cleanliness ranges by room and floor

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with both well-kept rooms and strong odor concerns.

A number of reviews praise the facility as clean and well maintained, including noticing improvements in how rooms are kept. At the same time, other reviews report dirty rooms, unpleasant odors, and laundry or housekeeping lapses, including mentions of soiling and lingering smells. A few reviewers connect these differences to how care is handled by specific staff or areas, rather than as a uniform standard.

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Food is a frequent point of disagreement

Dining quality and meal fulfillment are commonly criticized in reviews.

Some reviews describe meals as acceptable or even praised, while others call the food poor, cold, or unappetizing. There are also comments about meal orders not being correct and dissatisfaction with diabetic meal options. Several reviewers tie these issues to residents not eating well or being hungry, making dining one of the most discussed day-to-day topics.

  • A fun gathering with friends enjoying a meal together.
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Communication can be hard to reach

Multiple reviews describe difficulty getting timely responses and direct contact.

Some families say questions are answered and concerns are addressed promptly, but other reviews report slow or limited response times. There are accounts of trouble contacting staff by phone, limited access to discuss a loved one’s status, and delayed follow-through. A few reviews specifically suggest the need for stronger coordination when discharge, doctors, or ancillary services are involved.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 404 resident community capacity 404 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

  • Harrisburg International (6 miles away) Harrisburg International (6 miles away)
  • 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

This part of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With several restaurants nearby offering diverse cuisine options, as well as cafes for socializing and enjoying a cup of coffee, residents have plenty of dining choices. There are also places of worship within a short distance for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. In terms of healthcare, there are numerous physicians' offices and pharmacies close by, ensuring easy access to medical services. Hospitals in the area provide quality healthcare, including specialized services like labor and delivery. Additionally, parks and theaters offer opportunities for leisure activities and entertainment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with convenient access to essential services and recreational facilities.

Restaurants

  • Little Saigon Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Fiesta Mexico (1.1 miles)
  • Club XL (1.5 miles)
  • Tres Hermanos (1.5 miles)
  • Leeds Restaurant & Lounge (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Capitol Diner (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Harrisburg Bic Church (0.6 miles)
  • Trinity United Methodist Church (2.3 miles)
  • Community Evangelical Free Church (2.3 miles)
  • Colonial Park UCC (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Community Check Up Center (0.9 miles)
  • Hamilton Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Premier Eye Care Group (1.8 miles)
  • Heritage Medical (2.1 miles)
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine of Central PA (2.1 miles)
  • PinnacleHealth Infectious Disease Associates (2.2 miles)
  • Watkin Nipple & Associates (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Jubilant Radiopharma (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
  • County of Dauphin (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Tomato Pie Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Little Amps Coffee Roasters (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Department Of Surgery (2.1 miles)
  • Labor & Delivery (2.1 miles)
  • UPMC Pinnnacle Harrisburg (2.1 miles)
  • Alex Grass Medical Sciences Building (2.1 miles)
  • PinnacleHealth Community General Osteopathic Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • Harrisburg State Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Polyclinic Campus (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • City Island (2.6 miles)
  • Riverfront Park Harrisburg (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Harrisburg (3.4 miles)

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