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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - Wallingford
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Care team is described as attentive
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as attentive and compassionate.
Many reviewers say the staff focused on comfort and recovery, answering questions and helping residents through difficult adjustments. Several mentions highlight kindness and responsiveness across nursing, aides, and therapy teams. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews express delays or rude interactions, so experiences can vary.
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Therapy support is a consistent focus
Physical and occupational therapy shows up repeatedly in residents' experiences.
Reviewers commonly connect progress during rehab to the therapy staff, describing strong support from PT and OT. Some families specifically mention therapists working toward mobility and independence goals. A few critical reviews also point to gaps in care, including call-light response, which can affect the day-to-day rehab experience.
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Food quality is praised and criticized
Food draws mixed feedback, with both praise and complaints from reviewers.
Some reviewers call out good food and even describe the meals as surprisingly positive for a skilled nursing setting. Others report cold, unappetizing, or difficult-to-eat meals, including issues for residents with diabetes or nutrition needs. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and meal-related diet considerations, but review experiences are not uniformly positive.
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Staffing levels and response times
Several reviews question staffing coverage and the speed of getting help.
A recurring concern is that getting assistance can take too long, including delays for call lights and medications. Some reviewers describe being short-staffed or overwhelmed, while others say care is hands-on and readily available. These conflicting accounts suggest the experience may depend on timing and unit coverage.
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Cleanliness and odors are debated
Cleanliness is described positively by some, but odors and upkeep problems are also mentioned.
Several reviewers say the facility is clean, well-maintained, and well taken care of, including mentions of a supportive environment. Other reviews describe strong odors, dirty rooms, and issues with maintenance that would affect comfort. This matches the community features like housekeeping and outdoor space, but reviews do not agree on how those translate in daily reality.
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Features
Housing
193 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
Philadelphia International (7 miles away)
New Castle County (20 miles away)
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
Cafes
320 Market Cafe (1.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Styer's Garden Cafe (8.5 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
GIANT Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
Wendy's (1.9 miles)
Wing Hing Chinese Restaurant (2 miles)
Cracker Barrel (3 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.6 miles)
McDonald's (5.1 miles)
McDonald's (5.2 miles)
Hospitals
Riddle Hospital (3.2 miles)
Lankenau Medical Center (8.6 miles)
Bryn Mawr Hospital (8.9 miles)
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (9.8 miles)
Parks
Ellson Glen Park (4.3 miles)
Ridley Creek State Park (5.2 miles)
Market Square Memorial Park (6.2 miles)
Clem MacRone Memorial Park (9 miles)
Goose Creek Park (9.7 miles)
Physicians
Dr Madonna's Family Practice (5.8 miles)
Mid Atlantic Retina (6.5 miles)
Pulmonary Consultants (8.4 miles)
Bowen, Anne Main Line Healthcare Westtown Family Medicine (9.1 miles)
Christiana Care: Concord Medicine And Pediatrics (9.3 miles)
Total Care Physicians (9.7 miles)
Transportation
Darby Transportation Center (6.1 miles)
SEPTA: 101/102 Lansdowne Avenue Station (6.1 miles)
Terminal A West (6.7 miles)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (6.8 miles)
The Centurion Lounge (6.8 miles)
Baggage Claim A (6.8 miles)
Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal A - East (6.9 miles)
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