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4.3 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Transitional Sub-Acute Unit
common22 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness
Residents consistently describe staff as professional, kind, and attentive.
A strong thread through the reviews is how residents and families felt cared for day to day. Multiple people highlight friendly, professional nursing and therapists, and say staff addressed concerns promptly or provided supportive communication. Even when other parts of the stay were frustrating, many reviews still return to the people involved, including nurses, front desk staff, and the clinical team.
common9 reviews mention this
Therapy helps residents improve
Therapy is repeatedly tied to noticeable recovery progress.
Residents and families describe rehabilitation therapies—such as PT, OT, and speech-related care—as a key part of getting stronger. Reviews mention being motivated through therapy, receiving help with specific needs after stroke-related or nerve-related problems, and feeling the program was tailored more proactively in at least one case. One reviewer also calls out water therapy classes as something they enjoyed and hoped would resume after earlier shutdowns.
common3 reviews mention this
Clean rooms and environment
Several reviewers specifically note a clean setting.
Cleanliness shows up as a practical positive in the reviews. A couple of reviewers mention clean rooms and a clean overall environment, and others describe the facility as well kept alongside positive interactions with staff. One review even pairs cleanliness with “front desk” service as part of the overall experience.
common2 reviews mention this
Food draws praise, with limits
Some residents say the food is genuinely good.
A subset of reviews directly calls out food quality as a highlight. One family notes the food was “top notch,” while another says the food was great. At the same time, other reviews raise concerns about meal choices for specific dietary needs, so dining comes through as mixed rather than uniformly positive.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Diabetic meals and choices criticized
Diabetic meal coverage and choices are recurring complaints.
Some reviews describe problems meeting diabetic dietary needs. One reviewer says they witnessed a diabetic patient receiving non-diabetic meals and points to a lack of a diabetic menu, describing limited choices during the stay. Another review echoes concerns around what a resident was served and how staff responded when meal issues came up.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Family visiting policies feel restrictive
Several families report visiting access restrictions.
While some reviews focus on clinical care, multiple families describe difficulties with visiting or staying informed. One reviewer says certain family members were banned without a compromise or discussion, and they also describe being told they could not call for updates. Other reviewers mention being blocked from visiting or denied contact and describe security interactions that added stress during a recovery period.
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Features
Housing
50 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
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
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Reading Hospital For Post Acute Rehabilitation (0 miles)
Surgical Institute Of Reading (0.2 miles)
Laundauer Metropolitan (2.3 miles)
Reading Hospital & Medical Center: Webb Sara Q (2.8 miles)
Beginnings Maternity Center (2.9 miles)
Reading Hospital Regl Cancer (2.9 miles)
The Reading Hospital (2.9 miles)
Physicians
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center (0.2 miles)
Spring Ridge Surgical Specialists (0.2 miles)
Sleep Apnea Solutions (0.6 miles)
Berks Urologic Surgery Center (0.7 miles)
RHPN Dermatology (0.7 miles)
Berkshire Family Medicine (0.7 miles)
Comprehensive Athletic Treatment Center (0.7 miles)
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50 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
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
Strong access to on-site activities and broad nearby services (healthcare, dining, worship).
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