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3.9 from 47 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
common28 reviews mention this
Staff communication and attentiveness
Residents and families most often describe a team that stays in touch and answers questions.
Across many reviews, families say nurses and other staff keep them updated about changes in care and respond when questions come up. Several residents are described as comfortable and engaged partly because staff regularly check in and help with day-to-day needs. A smaller set of reviews raise the opposite concern, saying call responses and overall follow-through can be delayed or inconsistent.
common16 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and overall environment
Clean rooms and a fresh-feeling environment show up repeatedly in reviews.
Many reviewers praise the facility as very clean and well maintained, including rooms and common areas. Some also mention that it does not have unpleasant odors during visits, and that the building feels safe. A few negative reviews dispute this, describing cleanliness problems and unmet needs, which leads to a mixed overall picture.
common11 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents are described as having frequent opportunities to join activities.
Multiple reviews say the community offers structured activities and lets residents socialize, including music events, church services, and group activities like bingo. Families also describe staff involving residents even when someone is less outgoing. On the negative side, some reviewers tie their concerns to staffing and care consistency, which can affect how much residents are able to participate.
common6 reviews mention this
Food quality and diet support
Food is both praised and criticized, with diet preferences showing up in reviews.
Several residents and families describe the food positively, including comments that meals are good and that special diets are handled. Other reviews report the opposite, saying meals are unappetizing and that food quality does not meet expectations. Overall, dining seems to be a point where experiences vary, even for people staying in different lengths of care.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Staffing and response-time concerns
Some reviewers express serious concerns about staffing levels and responsiveness.
While many families describe staff as attentive and accessible, several negative reviews raise concerns about understaffing, delayed call-bell responses, and lapses in routine care. A few reviews also connect their experience to periods of staffing strain and describe problems that affected hygiene and consistent attention. These reports are significant enough to be a recurring caution for readers.
common3 reviews mention this
Memory and dementia care experiences
Reviews mention dementia or memory-care involvement with 24-hour support.
Some families specifically reference the memory or dementia wing and describe positive outcomes tied to structure and ongoing support. Another review mentions a long Alzheimer’s-related stay, with mixed impressions but recognition of dedicated caregivers. Taken together, the memory-care experiences discussed in reviews appear more personal and dependent on day-to-day consistency.
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Features
Housing
420 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Target Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
Restaurants
Ganly's Pub & Restaurant (1.4 miles)
Buca di Beppo (2.1 miles)
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
Smokey Bones (2.4 miles)
Austin's Restaurant & Bar (2.8 miles)
Taco Bell (3.3 miles)
Burger King (3.3 miles)
Physicians
Seniors Helping Seniors (1.8 miles)
Penn State Health St Joseph Medical Office Building (2 miles)
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center (2 miles)
Spring Ridge Surgical Specialists (2.1 miles)
Sleep Apnea Solutions (2.4 miles)
Berks Urologic Surgery Center (2.5 miles)
RHPN Dermatology (2.5 miles)
Hospitals
Reading Hospital For Post Acute Rehabilitation (1.9 miles)
Surgical Institute Of Reading (2.1 miles)
Reading Hospital and Medical Center (3.9 miles)
Laundauer Metropolitan (4.2 miles)
Berks County Iu (4.5 miles)
Ephrata Community Hospital (4.6 miles)
Reading Hospital & Medical Center: Webb Sara Q (4.7 miles)
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420 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
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
Tailored rehabilitation programs with spacious rooms and attentive staff.
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