Manorcare Health Services - York North in York, PA

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

Information last verified: June 13, 2026

1770 Barley Road, York, PA 17404

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

3.3 from 123 reviews

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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - York North

common 36 reviews mention this

Staff warmth is a clear plus

Residents and visitors frequently describe staff as kind, responsive, and caring.

Many reviews highlight friendly, compassionate caregivers who check in regularly, help with needs, and make families feel supported. Several people mention specific individuals and describe a respectful, professional approach. A smaller set of reviews contrasts this by calling out rude behavior or missed help, but the positive staff experience is a recurring theme.

common 22 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mixed but often noted

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness, with some praising it and others reporting serious lapses.

Some visitors describe the building as clean, bright, and not smelling strongly, and mention clean rooms and bathrooms. Other reviews describe areas left dirty, including bathrooms and floors, along with unpleasant odors. Because both experiences show up in the feedback, cleanliness appears inconsistent rather than uniformly strong.

caveat 28 reviews mention this

Call-bell response and staffing concerns

A recurring complaint is delayed assistance when call bells are used.

Several reviews report long waits for help after pressing the call feature, including instances where residents stayed in need for extended periods. A number of comments also point to understaffing and processes that can break down during daily care. Even among more favorable reviews, there are mentions of overstretched staffing, which helps explain why response times come up again and again.

caveat 24 reviews mention this

Food quality and meal service issues

Meal quality and portion concerns show up frequently in resident feedback.

Some reviewers say food was good or decent, while others describe meals as cold, skimpy, dry, or lacking adequate protein. There are also complaints about not receiving meals on the schedule, not offering enough options, and meals being forgotten. The dining experience seems uneven, and families often frame food and service as part of the overall daily care they observed.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy delivery questioned

A number of reviews question how consistently therapy and medications are managed.

Some reviews praise rehabilitation efforts, describing supportive therapy teams and progress. Other residents and family members report gaps in therapy scheduling and limited or inconsistent therapy time, especially around weekends. There are also concerns in a few accounts about medication management and timelines, which families connect to the overall rehab experience.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

161 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

Harrisburg International (15 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

Physicians

Family Health Associates (0.4 miles)
Julie P Nickles DO - Nickles Julie DO (0.6 miles)
MyEyeDr (0.7 miles)
Gary A. Lease MD (1 miles)
MyEyeDr (1.2 miles)
Yorktowne Family Medicine (1.5 miles)
Family Medicine Assoc Of York (2 miles)

Hospitals

UPMC Memorial (0.5 miles)
UPMC Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles)
York Hospital - Imaging Department (4 miles)
WellSpan Behavioral Health (4.1 miles)
WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital (4.9 miles)
Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of York (5 miles)
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

Masa (0.6 miles)
Quaker Steak & Lube (0.7 miles)
MOD Pizza (0.8 miles)
Olive Garden (0.9 miles)
Lyndon Diner (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Plaza Azteca Restaurantes Mexicanos (1.1 miles)

Theaters

West Manchester STM 13 (0.7 miles)
Frank Theatres Queensgate Stadium 13 (5.2 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Dunkin' Dounuts (1.6 miles)
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
The Hive Coffee House (3.1 miles)
Colonial Coffee Shop (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

Target Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Weis Markets Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Parks

Cousler Park (1.3 miles)
Bob Hoffman Fields (4 miles)
Reservoir Park (4 miles)
York County Rail Trail - Brillhart Station (4.8 miles)
John Rudy County Park (5 miles)
York Heritage Rail Trail (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

Madison Av Church of the Brethren (2 miles)

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