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Watsontown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Watsontown, PA

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245 East Eighth Street, Watsontown, PA 17777

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

3.6 from 72 reviews

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Overall Review of Watsontown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

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Friendly, helpful care stands out

Residents’ families repeatedly describe staff as friendly and responsive.

Many reviewers say the staff were helpful, courteous, and easy to work with during visits and admissions. Several describe nurses and caregivers as attentive and quick to communicate, including when there were medical concerns. A few negative reviews dispute care quality and staffing levels, but even in those, some individual nurses are described as nice or doing what they can.

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Cleanliness feels consistent to families

Clean rooms and good upkeep are frequently mentioned by visitors.

Positive reviews often highlight clean rooms, a well-maintained facility, and a lack of bad odors. Some reviewers also mention upkeep like how the entrance and common areas looked during their visit. On the other hand, multiple reviews raise serious concerns about filthy surroundings, mold, and neglect, which directly contradict the cleanliness praise.

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Food draws mixed reactions

Food quality is inconsistent across reviews.

One reviewer says the food was great, while another describes meals as warmed frozen food and mostly carbs. Because the comments are polarized, it’s hard to treat dining as a universally reliable strength from the reviews alone. The community does offer special diet support, including for diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

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Activities help keep residents engaged

Families mention resident-centered activities and engagement.

Some reviewers describe community-supported activities like a clarinet concert and residents enjoying family visits. Others mention bringing in a therapy dog and note that staff were friendly during those visits. At least one review also says staff worked to keep residents engaged and having fun, which lines up with the community’s scheduled daily activities and planned day trips.

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Medication and trust concerns surface

A couple of reviews raise serious questions about medications.

Two reviews point to medication-related problems, including difficulty obtaining medication information during a concern and allegations about medication stealing. These comments stand in contrast to the many reports of attentive nursing and responsive caregiving, but they are direct enough to treat as a recurring caution in the feedback.

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Features

Housing

125 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

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
Montgomery's Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
Home Care Products & Pharmacy (7.8 miles)
Lewisburg Pharmacy (8.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (8.9 miles)

Restaurants

Ciro's Ristorante Italiano (0.6 miles)
Weaver's Ice Cream & Pizza (2 miles)
Arrowhead Restaurant (3.2 miles)
Arrowhead Drive-In Restaurant (3.4 miles)
The Roost (3.8 miles)
Lisa's Milltown Deli (4.9 miles)
McDonald's (5 miles)

Parks

Watsontown Park (0.7 miles)
Milton State Park (5 miles)
Hufnagle Park (9.1 miles)
Kidsburg (9.1 miles)
Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority (9.3 miles)

Physicians

Family Practice Center PC (1 miles)
Eye Center of Central PA (2.9 miles)
Geisinger Medical Group (5.1 miles)
Danquing Chow (5.1 miles)
Milton Family Practice (6.1 miles)
Geisinger Specialty Care (7.5 miles)
Lewisburg Plastic Surgery (7.6 miles)

Cafes

Wagging Tail (1.9 miles)
Starbucks (7.7 miles)
Panera Bread (8.2 miles)
Amami Kitchen & Espresso Bar (9 miles)
Terrace Room ELC (9.4 miles)
Joe Muggs Coffee (10.5 miles)
Johnson's Cafe (11.4 miles)

Hospitals

Evangelical Community Hospital (7.8 miles)
Evangelical Community Hospital (8.9 miles)
Muncy Valley Hosp Cafe (9.3 miles)
Geisinger Muncy (10.6 miles)
Williamsport Hospital (11.1 miles)

Places of Worship

Son-Light House (8.9 miles)
Faith Lutheran Church (9.7 miles)

Theaters

Regal Williamsport Lycoming Mall (10.2 miles)

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