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Overview of Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation

Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation provides skilled nursing, nursing home, hospice, palliative, and respite care in Erie, PA. Skilled nursing and nursing care include licensed nursing support around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort-oriented support.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage. Rehabilitation services include orthopedic therapy, stroke recovery, post-surgical care, respiratory care, pain management, IV therapy with PICC support, enteral nutrition, diabetes management, and wound care with wound vac treatment. These programs support residents recovering from an illness or procedure, as well as those who need ongoing clinical treatment. The short-term rehabilitation option may suit someone recovering after surgery, an orthopedic procedure, or a stroke.

A secured unit provides a supervised setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation has 133 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the recorded daily nursing time available for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support during recovery or for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage.

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Overview of Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Owned and operated by William Kepple, Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Butler, Pennsylvania, that offers rehabilitation services and respite care. Located in a rural setting near downtown Butler, the community has a history dating back to the early 1900s. With 220 beds and consistently high occupancy, it serves a large number of older adults. Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay are also accepted.

Along with a current occupancy of 95.7%, residents stay an average of 279 days, reflecting a mix of rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term nursing care needs. Clinical services also include orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, diabetes management, neurological care, wound care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Meanwhile, the care team consists of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, respiratory therapy technicians, a nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialists. On average, residents receive 3 hours and 37 minutes of nursing care each day, including 27 minutes provided by registered nurses.

The community also operates a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program to provide on-site training for nursing assistants. Furthermore, an active Residents Council offers opportunities for resident input. Religious services are also available to support spiritual well-being, while daily activities like arts and crafts, bowling, cookouts, and seasonal events are led by Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

A consultant dietitian also oversees dining, with meals tailored to individual nutritional requirements. On-site barber services are also part of the community’s everyday amenities.

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Overview of The Villages of Harmar

The Villages of Harmar is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Cheswick, PA, offering hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Having several types of care in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since different forms of support are available without moving to another setting. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give a resident recovery focused care without arranging a separate stay.

Decorative gardens, walkways, and shaded lawns provide outdoor areas for strolling or sitting, while a Walk Score of 56 means some errands can be done on foot and gives residents an option for select outings without a car. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare is relevant to eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid may help cover a qualifying long term stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Wyndmoor Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Wyndmoor Hills Rehabilitation & Nursing is a nursing home in Wyndmoor, PA, focusing on subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and a wide range of specialized care. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. With 24-hour care, gourmet home-style meals, and concierge services, residents also experience a worry-free retirement. Through an innovative approach to care, the community provides therapies daily to ensure quick recovery and help residents live to their potential.

Fun gatherings and a variety of recreational activities foster engagement and encourage residents to live actively. Spacious, private rooms, a cozy outdoor patio, and landscaped gardens also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. A stress-free retirement is also guaranteed, as it is surrounded by trees in the peaceful neighborhood of Wyndmoor. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Pennsylvania, this nursing home ensures high standards of care for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Canterbury Place

Canterbury Place offers rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory support, and personal care. The senior home has maintained a high-quality standard of service delivered with compassion. Canterbury Place is a resident-centered community that guarantees full support by professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and assistants. 
Nursing home residents are under inpatient or outpatient programs with therapy and other specific treatment plans. Personal care and memory care residents are able to get on with daily tasks with assistance from the staff, and take part in stimulating activities; they are assisted in everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery

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Overview of Westminster Place of Oakmont

Westminster Place of Oakmont provides nursing home care, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Oakmont, PA. Assisted living supports daily personal needs, while memory care and dementia care provide supervision for residents living with cognitive impairment. Hospice and palliative care address comfort and support during serious illness, and respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 100 beds and is operated by Presbyterian Senior Care. Its range of care services may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may benefit from accessing different levels of support through the same organization. Adult day care provides daytime services without requiring a full-time residential placement.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 46m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time available per resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay, allowing families to use Medicare when coverage applies or pay directly. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy or recovery support.

Chef-prepared meals are served in formal and casual settings, and a salon or spa supports on-site grooming. Residents may also attend religious services and keep pets. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Overview of Transitions Healthcare Washington PA

Transitions Healthcare Washington PA provides nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Washington, PA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, adult day care provides support during daytime hours, and respite care offers short stays when a family caregiver needs temporary relief.

The combination of nursing, assisted living, and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support recovery after illness or injury. Stroke recovery, pulmonary care, peritoneal dialysis, comprehensive wound care, and congestive heart failure care address specific clinical needs, while behavioral and dementia care supports residents with cognitive or behavioral needs.

The community has 48 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

An 82 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options are Medicare, which covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay.

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Overview of Willow Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Willow Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center emerges as a leading senior care facility. With 174 beds, it offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, ensuring seniors receive top-notch services conveniently located near local hospitals. Since its establishment in 2016, Willow Terrace has continuously evolved, dedicating itself to the well-being of its residents.
From specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care to orthopedic and postsurgical rehab, they cover a wide spectrum of needs. The facility’s commitment extends beyond physical care, offering engaging social and recreational activities alongside crucial support services. Their dedicated and competent staff members play a pivotal role in making residents’ experiences not only comfortable but also enriching, exemplifying the high standards of senior care in Philadelphia.

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Overview of The Patriot, a Choice Community

The Patriot, a Choice Community provides nursing home, nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Somerset, PA. Nursing and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents nearing the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community may suit families seeking temporary support as well as residents needing ongoing nursing or memory care. There are 76 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes to consider for care. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Patriot Senior Living Operating Company operates the community.

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Overview of Villa Angela at St. Anne Home

Villa Angela at St. Anne Home offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Greensburg, PA. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could move between care levels without leaving the community. The home has 54 beds.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 27m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and rehabilitation services are available alongside Residential Living with Services and Pastoral Care programs. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them, and a Walk Score of 85 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5