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Overall Review of Hometown Nursing And Rehab Cen
common27 reviews mention this
Staff are often described as caring
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as friendly, caring, and helpful.
Many reviews highlight staff members who feel approachable and attentive, with people thanking nurses, aides, and therapists for taking care of day-to-day needs. Several comments also mention management or leadership following up on concerns and staying engaged with residents and families. While a few reviewers are sharply negative, the overall set of responses contains repeated examples of staff going out of their way to help.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Call response and communication concerns
Some reviews describe delays, poor follow-through, and limited communication during urgent needs.
A recurring complaint is that residents and families feel they have to wait too long for help or that communication breaks down when questions are raised. Several reviewers specifically mention slow response related to pain medication timing, the call button not being answered, or residents being left without timely assistance. There are also complaints about not returning phone calls, plus reports of miscommunication during transfers between hospital and facility, and medication not arriving with the transport.
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Therapy support helps residents improve
Therapy is repeatedly praised, including help with strength and walking goals.
Reviews frequently call out therapy—especially physical therapy—as a key part of the rehab experience. Some residents say therapists were knowledgeable and helped them work toward leg strengthening and getting back on their feet. A few family members also describe therapy teams as engaged and attentive, and they credit the rehab process with meaningful progress.
common10 reviews mention this
Activities and community events
Community events like seasonal celebrations are commonly mentioned by residents and visitors.
Many reviews describe a steady calendar of activities, including trunk-or-treat and other holiday events that residents and visiting families appear to enjoy. Several comments also mention activity spaces and group involvement, along with staff supporting resident participation. A smaller number of reviews question how much there is to do outdoors, even if the building and common areas are described positively.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Dining experience is mixed
Dining reviews include both praise for the dining area and complaints about meal temperatures and orders.
One review describes a pleasant dining area with a view and mentions delicious food. Another reviewer reports consistently cold meals and issues getting requested items (including examples of breakfast orders arriving differently), along with concerns about whether condiments were included and how often drinks were refreshed.
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Features
Housing
150 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
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
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Tommy's Hoagie Shop (1.7 miles)
Burger King (1.9 miles)
Parkview Inn (4.8 miles)
Leiby Dairy (5.4 miles)
Capriottis Palazzo (5.6 miles)
Heisler Cloverleaf Dairy (7.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Hometown Village Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Alliance Medication Services (0.8 miles)
Shafer's Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
The Medicine Shoppe (4.3 miles)
Heights Terrace Pharmacy (8 miles)
Health Mart Pharmacy (8.2 miles)
Physicians
Bajwa Zarar Dr (0.8 miles)
Excel Care Pain Management Center (0.9 miles)
St Luke's Internal Medicine (1.7 miles)
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital (2 miles)
Lukes Internal St Medicine Coaldale-Dr Sahoo (3.1 miles)
St. Luke's Family Medicine - Coaldale (3.1 miles)
Panther Valley Family Practice (4.2 miles)
Cafes
Wheel (1.8 miles)
The Poppy Press Coffee Company (9 miles)
Cusat's Cafe (9.8 miles)
Panera Bread (11.1 miles)
Parks
Tuscarora State Park (3.4 miles)
Alfred Mitcho Memorial Park (7.9 miles)
Locust Lake State Park (8.1 miles)
Mauch Chunk Lake Park (8.8 miles)
Eurana Park (11.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Jehovah's Witnesses (7.7 miles)
SS Peter & Paul's Byzantine Catholic Church (7.8 miles)
Holy Rosary Church (8.5 miles)
Transfiguration Church (9.5 miles)
Hospitals
Hazleton General Hospital (8.6 miles)
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton (8.6 miles)
Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Corporation (8.7 miles)
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Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and support for individuals nearing the end of life, with Medicare Part A covering services like nursing care and counseling for patients with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. While most hospice services are low-cost for eligible patients, families should be aware that certain expenses, such as room and board, may not be covered.
Caregiver burnout is a common issue resulting from the intense physical, emotional, and mental demands of caregiving, leading to symptoms like fatigue and social withdrawal. To prevent burnout, caregivers should recognize early warning signs and implement self-care strategies, seek support, and prioritize their own well-being alongside that of those they care for.
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150 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
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
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
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
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Excellent access to nearby dining, parks, pharmacies, and physicians.
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