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Weatherwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, PA

Weatherwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Weatherly, PA.

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Weatherwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room setting featuring a television and colorful wall art.

  • Outdoors

    Aerial view of an educational campus surrounded by trees and open space.

  • Building

    The entrance of a modern educational building with a flag displayed.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy dorm room featuring a single bed with a red blanket and a bulletin board adorned with photos.

  • Dining

    A cozy bar interior featuring a wooden counter and ambient lighting.

  • Landscaping

    Signage for Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center located on Spurlock Ave.

  • Lighting

    A serene interior view of a modern church chapel featuring an altar and seating.

  • Lobby

    A serene indoor space featuring lush plants enclosed by a white fence against a backdrop of a warm brick wall.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A caregiver assisting an elderly woman in a rehabilitation setting at Forest Hills, promoting health and wellness.

  • Healthcare

    A well-furnished hospital patient room, designed for comfort and functionality.

1000 Evergreen Avenue, Weatherly, PA 18255

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

4.4 from 103 reviews
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Overall Review of Weatherwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor control stand out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as exceptionally clean with little to no odor.

A recurring theme across reviews is how clean and well-kept the building feels, with multiple people specifically calling out the absence of strong or offensive smells. Reviewers also mention wide, well-lit hallways, spotless common areas, and rooms that feel bright and cared for. Several visitors connect that cleanliness to a sense of comfort and peace of mind for family members.

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Many reviews highlight staff members as friendly, kind, and attentive to residents and families.

Across the reviews, staff behavior comes up again and again: multiple people describe staff as pleasant, helpful, and treating residents with respect. Several family members also mention specific communication—such as being kept in the loop about what’s going on—along with staff that feels available and engaged. Even some reviews that raise other concerns still recognize that parts of the team are caring.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having regular activities that help them stay involved.

Some reviewers point to the activity schedule as a reason the day-to-day experience feels active rather than passive. Mentions include group exercise, bingo, music sessions, and small social gatherings, and at least one visitor describes seeing an activity happening during a visit. Others also describe “lots for residents to do,” tying engagement to a better feel in the facility.

common 7 reviews mention this

Meals get positive attention

Meals and meal experience are frequently praised as better than expected for a facility.

Reviews often mention food as a highlight, with residents and visitors describing the meals as enjoyable and even “really good.” Some people talk about coming in around lunchtime and seeing food that looks and smells good, while others say their loved ones specifically like the meals. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, and residents’ comments align with that day-to-day emphasis on meals.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing and care consistency concerns

A smaller set of reviews raise serious concerns about staffing levels and care consistency.

While many reviews are positive, some describe understaffing or uneven coverage, including claims that residents spend too much time alone and do not receive adequate care. A few reviews also allege problems with medication, hygiene, or communication with families, including calls for families to closely monitor loved ones. These concerns are serious enough that they show up as a clear caveat alongside the otherwise strong cleanliness and staff-attitude feedback.

common 3 reviews mention this

Quiet grounds and outdoor access

Several reviews mention a peaceful setting and comfort with outdoor areas.

Some reviewers describe the facility’s grounds as rural, peaceful, and quiet, with a calm feel compared with other places they’ve seen. Others specifically mention outdoor areas as comfortable and pleasant, which supports the idea of a setting designed to feel less institutional. For outings nearby, Eurana Park is also close by.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 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

  • 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

Parks

  • Eurana Park (0.5 miles)
  • Alfred Mitcho Memorial Park (5.2 miles)
  • Jim Thorpe Memorial Park & Grave (5.9 miles)
  • Mauch Chunk Lake Park (6.4 miles)

Physicians

  • A & E Medical Associates PC (0.6 miles)
  • A&E Medical Arts (0.6 miles)
  • Weatherly Ambulance (0.7 miles)
  • Dr Bosi (4.8 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Service Center (4.8 miles)
  • Nesquehoning Medical Center (4.8 miles)
  • Nesquehoning Medical Center (5.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Weatherly Area Community Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
  • Mauch Chunk Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe (8.2 miles)
  • Heights Terrace Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
  • Hazle Compounding (8.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Macaluso's (4.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.3 miles)
  • A&A Pizza and Italian Food (5.3 miles)
  • Notch Eight Craft House (6.3 miles)
  • Stone Row Pub & Eatery (6.4 miles)
  • Molly Maguire's Irish Pub (6.5 miles)
  • Woods Ice Cream (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • SS Peter & Paul's Byzantine Catholic Church (5.6 miles)
  • St Joseph's Church (6.1 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (7.6 miles)
  • Holy Rosary Church (8.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Blue Mountain Health System Jt (6 miles)
  • Imaging at St. Luke's Urgent Care - Jim Thorpe (6 miles)
  • Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Corporation (7.9 miles)
  • Hazleton General Hospital (7.9 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton (8 miles)
  • Blue Mountain Health System (8.5 miles)
  • Blue Mountain Hospital-Gnaden Huetten Campus (8.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Muggles' Mug (6.4 miles)
  • Bagel Bunch (7.3 miles)
  • The Poppy Press Coffee Company (8.4 miles)
  • Cusat's Cafe (8.9 miles)

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