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Hampton House in Wilkes Barre, PA

Hampton House is a nursing home community in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Hampton House in Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Interior

    A well-lit and organized hospital patient room with two beds and essential furnishings.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and modern rehabilitation room in a hospital.

  • Dining

    A spacious and well-lit dining room setting with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Outdoor

    An elderly man standing beside a car, ready to embark on his journey.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A clean, well-lit rehabilitation room equipped with a treatment table and parallel bars for physical therapy.

  • Healthcare

    A diverse group of individuals in a healthcare setting, showcasing support and care for the elderly.

1548 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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3.8 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of Hampton House

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff are often described as caring

Many reviews describe staff who are genuinely caring and supportive.

A large portion of residents and family members say the staff treated them with care and kindness, from nurses and aides to therapists and administration. Several reviewers also mention being kept informed or reassured during admission and ongoing care, and they describe communication as consistent. A few reviews specifically highlight individual nurses or staff members by name and connect that support to comfort and confidence during a hard transition.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay busy

Residents and families frequently mention a steady schedule of activities.

Multiple reviews mention activities and events happening regularly, with residents able to get involved and stay engaged. Some families point to visibility into activities through the facility’s updates, which they say helped ease worries about the move. One reviewer also describes activities that appear to be organized for different cognitive levels, while another emphasizes the importance of being able to walk around and have things to do.

common 6 reviews mention this

Therapy is a key part

Reviews often tie positive outcomes to therapy and rehabilitation support.

Several reviewers describe therapy as a major reason for improvement during short-term rehab and longer stays. Families mention therapists focusing on goals and objectives and working day to day as part of the care plan. Others specifically praise therapy as excellent or amazing and connect that to progress after hospital stays or mobility challenges.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Nursing responsiveness and cleanliness draw complaints

Some reviews raise serious concerns about staffing, responsiveness, and cleanliness.

Alongside positive experiences, a recurring set of negative reviews describe problems with getting help, including reports that phones at the nurses station are not answered and staff are not around. Several reviewers also describe short staffing or delays in care, and some point to communication gaps like not being notified with updates. Additional complaints include cleanliness issues and allegations of inadequate follow-through on basic care needs, which reviewers say led to emergency care or a difficult experience for family members.

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Features

Housing

  • 104 resident community capacity 104 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

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (14 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (14 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

This part of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, offers a convenient and accessible location for seniors looking to settle down in a vibrant community. With a variety of restaurants, pharmacies, places of worship, physicians' offices, hospitals, parks, theaters, and cafes within a few miles' radius, residents have easy access to essential services and recreational activities. The area is well-equipped with healthcare facilities such as Geisinger-South Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for any medical needs. Additionally, the presence of popular dining options like The Big House Bar and III Guys ensures residents can enjoy diverse culinary experiences. Overall, this neighborhood provides seniors with a comfortable and well-rounded living environment that prioritizes convenience and quality amenities.

Restaurants

  • The Big House Bar (1 miles)
  • Raub's Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (3.1 miles)
  • III Guys (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.3 miles)
  • Burger King (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • RLS (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Gerrity's Supermarkets (1.6 miles)
  • Harrold's Pharmacy & Home Infusion (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Turkey Hill, LP (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Peter & Paul Ukranian Catholic Church (1.5 miles)
  • Nebo Baptist Church (3.2 miles)
  • Luzerne United Methodist Church (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Intermountain Medical Group (1.6 miles)
  • Geisinger-South Wilkes-Barre (2.2 miles)
  • Geisinger Pediatrics At Mercy Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Klynowsky Family Practice (2.5 miles)
  • Fiume Thomas J MD (2.9 miles)
  • Eye Care Specialists (3.3 miles)
  • Penn State Geisinger Health Group (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Emergency Department (2.2 miles)
  • Geisinger Health System (2.2 miles)
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Wyoming Valley Health Care (3.5 miles)
  • NEPA Breastfeeding Center (4.3 miles)
  • First Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • First Hospital Wyoming Vly Nesbitt Memorl Health Center (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Barney Farms Park (2.5 miles)
  • Kirby Park (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Mattern's Floral and Furnishings (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)

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