Overall Review of Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
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Staff communication and compassion stand out
Residents and families frequently describe compassionate, communicative staff.
Many reviews highlight staff who feel kind, warm, and attentive, with families saying they were kept informed. Several residents’ experiences are described in personal terms, including consistent updates and support during difficult situations. Others also mention staff availability and professionalism, while still emphasizing the day-to-day human approach families noticed.
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Skilled nursing and rehab help
Reviews describe strong nursing and therapy support during short- and long-term stays.
Families often discuss nursing care as a key reason their loved one improved or was supported through serious illness, including getting stronger after hospitalization. Short-term rehab reviews specifically mention physical therapy that helped with mobility. At the same time, a few reviewers raise concerns about staffing and hands-on attention, including calls not being returned and moments where care seemed delayed.
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Cleanliness shows up in reviews
Multiple reviewers say the facility stays clean and well kept.
Several reviews explicitly call out cleanliness and a well-maintained facility. A few describe the building as immaculate or beautifully decorated for holidays, paired with the idea that residents’ needs are prioritized. These comments appear alongside other positive notes about care and staff interactions.
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Activities and courtyard get mentions
Reviews mention ongoing activities and an appealing courtyard.
Residents are described as having scheduled activities, and one review calls out resident-run or community-supported programming. Another mentions the courtyard as a positive feature. These details align with the community’s activity offering and day-to-day engagement described by families.
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Some reviewers report staffing and infection issues
Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and infection control.
A set of reviewers mention understaffing, including describing situations where residents allegedly were not adequately supervised or where families felt concerns were dismissed. Several also reference COVID exposure, including claims that an infected resident was placed in a way that increased risk for others. These reviews contrast with the more positive experiences shared by other families, but they remain a recurring theme in the negative feedback.
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Features
Housing
120 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
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (6 miles away)
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
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Valenti's Restaurant (1 miles)
Blue Ribbon Farm Dairy (1.5 miles)
Ballyhoo (1.8 miles)
Agolino's Char-Grill Restaurant (1.9 miles)
Tomato Bar and Bistro (2.2 miles)
Susquehanna Brewing Company (2.3 miles)
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Discount Med Direct (2.9 miles)
Rite Aid (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
Rite Aid (3.9 miles)
Physicians
Allied Services John Heinz (2.2 miles)
Bucci Laser Vision (2.3 miles)
Polit & Costello Dentistry (2.4 miles)
Pittston Medical Center (3.1 miles)
Coordinated Health (3.6 miles)
Dr Scalzo's Office (3.7 miles)
Renal Consultants-Wyoming Valley (3.8 miles)
Parks
Frances Slocum State Park (3.1 miles)
Luzerne County Recreational Complex (3.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wyoming Valley (3.2 miles)
St Maria Goretti Church (3.5 miles)
Luzerne United Methodist Church (4.6 miles)
Cafes
Bistro On Hudson (3.9 miles)
Picc's Ice Cream (5.7 miles)
Hospitals
First Hospital Wyoming Vly Nesbitt Memorl Health Center (5.2 miles)
First Hospital (5.2 miles)
Geisinger East entrance (5.3 miles)
Janet Weis Children's Hospital At Geisinger Wyoming Valley (5.3 miles)
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