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Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing at Juniper Village in State College, PA

Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing at Juniper Village is an independent living community in State College, PA.

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Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing at Juniper Village

1950 Cliffside Dr, State College, PA 16801

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

4.2 from 46 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing at Juniper Village

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff care is the main story

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive and supportive.

Many reviews focus on day-to-day interactions, with families praising friendliness, patience, responsiveness, and ongoing check-ins. Several also highlight specific staff attention during rehab or end-of-life stays, describing a strong sense of comfort and personal attention. Not all feedback is positive—some residents and families complain about rudeness, being ignored, or care worsening due to staffing and communication problems. Taken together, the reviews describe staff quality as a major driver of both good and bad experiences here.

common 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out to families

Multiple reviews call out the facility as clean and well kept.

Residents and visitors frequently mention cleanliness and how well the building is maintained, including comments about the absence of unpleasant odors and an overall fresh, tidy environment. Housekeeping is also described as responsive, helping keep things clean and residents taken care of. A smaller number of reviews still raise concerns about the overall experience, but cleanliness remains a commonly referenced positive. This makes it one of the more consistent themes beyond individual staff interactions.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining reviews run from “excellent” to “terrible.”

Some families praise the meals, including comments about excellent food, good menu variety, and residents enjoying meals during rehab or long stays. Other reviews describe dining as chaotic, late meals, and not enough help for residents who need assistance with eating. There are also complaints about the food not meeting specific needs, including a review that cites celiac-related cross-contamination concerns. Because both ends of the spectrum appear in the reviews, dining quality seems dependent on the specific situation and resident needs.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing levels come up often

Several reviews express concerns about staffing coverage and timing of help.

Alongside positive stories, a recurring negative thread is the availability of help, especially during evenings and for residents needing assistance. Some reviews describe being understaffed, delays in getting rehab started, or experiencing long waits for nursing response after calling for help. Others mention problems related to care practices and resident access during periods when families observed issues. These comments suggest staffing and coverage can significantly affect how families and residents experience daily care.

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

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • University Park (4 miles away) University Park (4 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Tlc Laser Eye Centers (0.2 miles)
  • Parag Parekh, MD - ClearView Eye Consultants (0.2 miles)
  • Nittany Eye Associates - Windmere (0.2 miles)
  • Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery (0.3 miles)
  • University Orthopedics Center (0.4 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group - Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery (0.5 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Caresite Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Geisinger Community Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • Boalsburg Apothecary (1.5 miles)
  • McLanahan Drug Store (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
  • Chen's Mongolian Buffet (0.4 miles)
  • IHOP (0.4 miles)
  • Meyer Dairy Store (0.4 miles)
  • KFC (0.4 miles)
  • Plaza Mexican Bar And Grill (0.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mount Nittany Health Center for Wound Care (0.5 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group Ear, Nose & Throat (1.5 miles)
  • Mount Nittany Physician Group Cardiology – Vein & Vascular Clinic (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Dalevue Park (0.6 miles)
  • Oak Hall Regional Park (1.7 miles)
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (1.7 miles)
  • Alumni Pond (1.8 miles)
  • Orchard Park (2.1 miles)
  • Spring Creek Park (2.2 miles)
  • Sunset Park (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • State College Access Church (1.2 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (2 miles)
  • State College Alliance Church (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Sowers Harvest Café (1.5 miles)
  • Café Lemont (1.5 miles)
  • WC Clarke's The Cheese Shoppe (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Pump Station Cafe (2 miles)

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