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Manorcare Health Services-Kingston

Manorcare Health Services-Kingston is a nursing home community in Kingston, PA.

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200 Second Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704

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3.8 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services-Kingston

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff dedication comes through

Many reviews describe dedicated, approachable staff who treat residents with care.

A large share of reviewers praise the staff as hardworking and personable, including nursing aides and therapists. Several residents or families mention feeling well supported, with care that helped them stay informed or feel comfortable during the stay. A few reviews also note that some individuals stood out as good caregivers, even when other parts of the experience were criticized.

common 9 reviews mention this

Food quality varies widely

Dining reviews range from “horrible” and cold to noticeably improved meals.

Some reviewers criticize the food as cold, disgusting, or not good, and a few describe it as a recurring problem. Others report clear improvement or consistently enjoyable meals, including soup and generally positive dining experiences. Overall, residents and families appear split on meal quality and consistency.

  • A spacious and well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring large windows and decorative plants.
common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay busy

Residents and families mention plentiful activities with an active activity department.

Several reviews highlight the activities program as a strong point, describing it as fun and something that helps people avoid boredom. Others also mention activities as part of what made the environment feel better during the stay. One reviewer with a short stay specifically points to activities working out well for others.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care quality and cleanliness concerns

A set of reviews raises serious concerns about neglect, infections, and basic responsiveness.

Some reviewers report incidents they describe as neglect or poor hygiene, including residents left in unsafe or unsanitary conditions. Others mention complications like bed sores or infections, and a few point to problems such as difficulty reaching the nurses’ station. These negative accounts stand in contrast to the reviews that describe diligent, high-quality care.

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Features

Housing

  • 176 resident community capacity 176 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

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 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

Restaurants

  • Pierce Street Deli (0.1 miles)
  • Sweet Treet (0.8 miles)
  • Josie's Italian Water Ice (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Ollie's Restaurant (0.9 miles)
  • KFC (0.9 miles)
  • River Grille (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Vision Imaging of Kingston (0.1 miles)
  • Lackawanna Valley Dermatology (0.3 miles)
  • Family Vision Care of Kingston (0.3 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Consultants (0.3 miles)
  • Greenwald Carol S MS Ncc Lpc (0.3 miles)
  • Northeast Eye Specialist - Nicholas J Barna MD (0.4 miles)
  • Azra M Sehic (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pierce Drugs (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • General Community Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
  • Cooks Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Turkey Hill, LP (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • NEPA Breastfeeding Center (0.3 miles)
  • Center For Same Day Surgery (0.8 miles)
  • First Hospital (1 miles)
  • First Hospital Wyoming Vly Nesbitt Memorl Health Center (1 miles)
  • Wyoming Valley Health Care (1 miles)
  • General Hospital (1.2 miles)
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Mattern's Floral and Furnishings (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Kirby Park (0.5 miles)
  • Barney Farms Park (1.6 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Luzerne United Methodist Church (1.9 miles)

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