Dunmore Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Dunmore, PA.
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Dunmore Health Care Center in Dunmore, PA
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1000 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe the building as very clean and well kept.
Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness right away, including comments about no foul odors and a “smelled clean” feel during visits. Several also mention ongoing cleaning throughout the day. Even some mixed reviews still describe the facility as clean, though a few critical comments raise concerns about dirt in specific rooms.
Reviews consistently describe staff as kind, helpful, and attentive to residents’ needs.
A large share of reviews praise staff for respectful, caring interactions—especially nurses aides, nurses, therapists, and activities staff. Families also mention getting timely updates when they ask questions and being made to feel welcome as visitors. That said, a smaller number of reviews express frustration with staffing levels or business-office communication, including difficulty getting phone calls answered or concerns about billing.
Many reviews credit physical and occupational therapy with steady progress during rehab stays.
Several residents and families describe strong rehab experiences, including therapists being careful, understanding, and pushing patients to do a bit more than they thought they could. Reviews also mention therapy helping people regain mobility after surgery or injury and improving the ability to return home. A few reviews are less positive about therapy follow-through or coordination, describing missed sessions or limited progress compared with expectations.
Residents describe a busy activities calendar that helps pass the day.
Reviews commonly mention residents being kept active, from bingo and crafts to gardening and planned day-to-day programming. Families also describe activities as a way the community supports routine and social engagement, with some residents looking forward to what they participate in. A small number of critical reviews still discuss care issues, but the overall pattern is that activities are a frequent bright spot.
Meals and dining are frequently described as good, with some mentioning restaurant-style dining.
Several reviews call out food as delicious, good, or satisfying, and some mention having meals delivered and snacks included. A few also describe dining-room service and bread as part of their overall impression. While most comments are positive, one review specifically says the food menu wasn’t very good.
Some reviewers raise concerns about staffing levels and business-office communication.
A handful of reviews mention understaffing, such as needing more aides, and describe delays in getting help after pressing call buttons. Other critical comments focus on business-office and social-services communication, including billing-related confusion and not being able to reach staff. These complaints stand out against the many positive care and cleanliness descriptions, so it’s worth asking how communication and coverage decisions are handled for your situation.
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92 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
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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
Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
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Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesDunmore Health Care Center is located at 1000 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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