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Manorcare Health Services - Wallingford

Manorcare Health Services - Wallingford is a nursing home community in Wallingford, PA.

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  • Interior

    An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring arched windows with curtains.
  • Building

    A brick building with large windows, a white bench, and a fenced area under a blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A clean and well-organized hospital room with two beds separated by curtains.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit office space with furniture and equipment.
  • Hallway

    A clean and empty hospital corridor with bright lighting.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious rehabilitation center with exercise equipment and seating areas.
  • Healthcare

    A well-lit hospital room with multiple beds and seating arrangements.

115 South Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086

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

3.8 from 109 reviews
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - Wallingford

common 2 reviews mention this

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.

common 2 reviews mention this

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.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

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.

  • An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring arched windows with curtains.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

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.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

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 193 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

  • Philadelphia International (7 miles away) Philadelphia International (7 miles away)
  • New Castle County (20 miles away) New Castle County (20 miles away)
  • 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

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)

Places of Worship

  • St Anastasia Rectory (6.1 miles)
  • Willistown United Methodist Church (8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9 (9.4 miles)
  • Regal Brandywine Town Center (9.7 miles)

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