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Sena Kean Manor in Smethport, PA

Sena Kean Manor is a nursing home community in Smethport, PA.

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Sena Kean Manor in Smethport, PA

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17083 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 81 reviews
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Overall Review of Sena Kean Manor

common 41 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and attentiveness

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, caring staff.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly say staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and caring, with many noting day-to-day interactions that made them or their loved ones feel at ease. Several reviewers also mention staff helping quickly when needs came up and checking in with families. A few comments temper this with reports of slower responses at times, but the overall theme remains staff attentiveness.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple reviewers call out a clean, well-kept facility.

Many reviewers specifically mention the building being clean and well maintained, sometimes also adding that they noticed no bad odors. Clean rooms and organized common areas show up in both visit-focused feedback and longer-stay experiences. The main criticisms that break the cleanliness theme are isolated examples tied to specific care incidents rather than a broad, consistent description.

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Care support and medication follow-through

Care support shows up often, including medication and diabetes management.

Several reviews describe hands-on nursing and rehab support, including follow-up contact with families and improvements during stays. Some reviewers also reference diet-related needs like diabetes management, and others mention medication or treatment being handled as expected. On the downside, a few residents’ families report problems with orders not being followed and difficulties with call-light response, which ties back to the care-process residents depend on.

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Activities and day-to-day engagement

Residents are described as having frequent activities and events.

Reviews mention community-sponsored activities and planned days, with some visitors describing positive experiences during family days and social events. Others note that residents participate in dining-room activities or enjoy entertainment in common areas. While not every resident is portrayed as participating, the community is repeatedly described as offering structured options rather than only quiet time in rooms.

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Staffing and response-time complaints

Some reviews cite staffing gaps and delayed responses.

A recurring concern is not enough staff to cover patient needs, with one reviewer describing extended wait times after residents ring for help. Other negative comments describe inconsistent follow-through on care needs like dressing changes and medication-related expectations. These critiques contrast with many positive reports of attentive staff, so the experience appears uneven across shifts and situations.

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Dining is described as better

Food quality and dining experiences come up positively in reviews.

Several reviewers and families mention the food being good and note that it was a concern for them before their loved one arrived. Others describe specific meal-related experiences like snacks or ice-cream-style events during visits. This aligns with the community offering restaurant-style dining and dietary accommodations mentioned for residents.

  • A group of people sitting around a dining table in a room with a television in the background.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 152 resident community capacity 152 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

  • 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

  • Smethport Drive In (0.8 miles)
  • Courtyard Family Restaurant (1.1 miles)
  • Corner Bistro & Pizza Co. (1.1 miles)
  • Myra's (1.3 miles)
  • Bucktail Inn (5.9 miles)
  • Vavalos Bar and Restaurant (8 miles)
  • Vavalo's (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • United Methodist Church (1.1 miles)
  • St Elizabeth's Rectory (1.3 miles)
  • Hope Lutheran Church Of Smethport (1.5 miles)
  • Regular Baptist Church Awana Clubs (1.9 miles)
  • East Smethport United Christian Church (3 miles)
  • Billingsley Emory B Rev (4.3 miles)
  • Grace Chapel Full Gospel Church (4.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (9.4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
  • Port Allegany Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (11.7 miles)
  • Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy (11.7 miles)
  • Top's Markets (14.4 miles)

Cafes

  • The Hubber Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • Kaffe Sol (7.7 miles)
  • The Landmark Cafe (14.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Bradford Regional Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Smethport Family Practice (1.3 miles)
  • Women's Health Services (9.4 miles)
  • Eldred Health Center (11.5 miles)
  • Eldred Medical Clinic (11.8 miles)
  • Allegheny Vein & Vascular (14 miles)
  • Bradford Regional Medical Center (14 miles)

Parks

  • Turtle Point Park (8.1 miles)
  • Kinzua Bridge State Park (10.5 miles)
  • Rock City Park (15.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) (9.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (14.7 miles)
  • Alamo (14.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Family Drive In Theatre (17.3 miles)

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