The Village At Penn State is a nursing home community in State College, PA.
Information last verified:
260 Lion'S Hill Road, State College, PA 16803
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families describe staff as welcoming, polite, and responsive to day-to-day needs.
Multiple reviews say staff made them feel welcome, with many noting friendly, polite interactions. One reviewer specifically highlighted nurses and medical staff as kind and professional when care was needed. Even when other issues came up, several reviews still praised the people who work in housekeeping and the dining room.
Dining is repeatedly described as a highlight, with good food and strong dining-room experiences.
Several reviews mention excellent dining options and great food. Residents also single out dining room staff, alongside overall facility enjoyment. The community offers restaurant-style dining and a dining room, which aligns with the way reviews talk about meals.
Reviews point to an active lifestyle with community activities and help getting out.
Residents describe the community as having many things to do, including scheduled activities. One review mentions staff arranging bus transportation to other places, and another highlights activities alongside dining. The community also provides resident-run and community-sponsored activities, along with scheduled daily activities, matching what reviewers focus on.
Some families report communication problems when coordinating visits and staying in sync.
A reviewer described trouble communicating with staff while trying to coordinate an in-person visit. Another review raises concerns about poor communication between administration and residents. Residents also mention that coordination can matter day to day, so these comments stand out as the most consistent downside.
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36 resident community capacity
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
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
University Park (8 miles away)
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 Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesThe Village At Penn State is located at 260 Lion'S Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 in Centre County, Pennsylvania
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