Nursing Home Communities in Carlisle, PA

"My wife was in Forest Park for two days. The rooms were a little more comfortable, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing. It was clean, the rooms had big windows that let some natural light in, and the bed was good. The room was small, but nicely appointed. The staff was very good, the food was good, and other people say the physical therapy was particularly good."

"My mom is staying in Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg for rehab. The staff are not good. They're not meeting her care needs and not getting the therapy she needs. She fell out of bed one night, and they didn't come and get her right away. The cleanliness is good, but the food is terrible, and we provide all her food ourselves. She can't eat the food here. They need more consistent staff to help patients when they need it. They have some very good people and some people who don't seem to care, so it's a mix, and they change every day. Right now, she has an infection in her toe and they're saying, "We'll get you to see a doctor, but it's going to take several weeks." She has an infection, and I'm like, "It's not acceptable.""

"We chose EverTrue Cumberland Crossings because my son lives five minutes away, and I'll be much closer to him if I need him. We looked at an empty unit, and it was a unit compared to what I'll get. It was very clean and spacious. They're very large, and I'm getting a two-bedroom cottage. It looked very nice, and I'm very anxious to get there. They have fitness programs, a heated indoor exercise pool, and different committees and clubs you can join. They also have a walkway around the whole campus. I have a scooter and I'll be able to use it all over the campus. They have a chef, and I get 20 meals a month included in my rent. They go on trips and outings, and there's a little mall they go to, and there's a Walmart. They make little two-day trips around the area, which sounds good. The concierge gave my son a tour. I haven't been on a tour, but have been in the unit. I think he was very pleased with the tour that he got."

"I visited a resident that is in your care. She is in the dementia./Alzheimer’s unit. When my friend and I arrived I was expecting this place to be like all the others I had been to. I was totally shocked. We arrived in her unit it was clean the floors shined there the place even smelled clean. Our friends room was orderly and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had activities for the residence. Our friend was greeted by another resident they hugged I had to smile it was like they hadn’t seen each other in days. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs care for their loved ones. "

"Staff is very caring. Needs and concerns are addressed timely. Tons of activities. Great food. A lot of changes for the better are being made with the new administrator."

VibraLife is a senior living community located in Mechanicsburg, PA, offering skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. The community provides a variety of room types, including private rooms, semi-private rooms, and apartments. Some rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, allowing residents to prepare their own meals if they choose.The community features a range of amenities designed to enhance residents' quality of life. Meals are provided, and there are outdoor common areas for relaxation and socializing. Organized activities and programs are available to keep residents engaged. Additional amenities include an emergency response system, communal dining areas, shared common areas, and WiFi/Internet access. Ambulatory assistance features and salon services are also available.VibraLife offers a comprehensive array of services to meet residents' needs. Nurses are on staff to provide medical care, and personal care services are available. The community offers physical therapy, rehabilitation services, and medication management. General transportation services are provided for residents who need to travel to appointments or other destinations. Additional services include occupational therapy, diabetic care, and nutrition specialist consultations. Therapists are available to assist with various needs, and help with activities of daily living (ADLs) is provided. Housekeeping services, incontinence care, and medical transportation services are also available to ensure residents receive comprehensive care.

"My father is at Encompass Health Rehabilitation. The staff is very attentive. I don't have anything negative to say. They've been wonderful with my dad. He's doing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy there. The room is big. He's eating their food, and he's very picky, so it must be good and he seems to enjoy it."

"We visited a friend at Messiah Lifeways Mechanicsburg, PA. They have a lovely restaurant right on the campus. The restaurant is very nice. Delicious food. My friend has a two-bedroom apartment. She has a nice two-car garage, too. She uses her car on one side and the other is her storage. It's nice. It's all good. The staff seems very nice. The place is very nice and very attractive. With regards to activities, my friend is really happy with the activities. She has joined a couple of different things that she was interested in and it looks like she has a lot of choices. She is very pleased with it. She thought that it was very reasonable in terms of what she could afford and what she could expect from them. I think she is very happy with it so far."

"My Mother has been in the personal care wing at Kinkora since 2019. We are over the top pleased with her care and. Attitude toward life and how much she has improved since entering the facility. They have been able to ween off some very heavy pain medication that had created in her a very negative outlook and personality. Now, at 99, she is alert, mobile - with a walker, so pleasant to spend time with, very active as covid restrictions have allowed, and POSITIVE?!! The wrap around porch of the mansion has stunning river views, her room is sunny, pleasant and much larger than those at other area facilities we viewed. She was able to take her own furniture which were able to set up like her home. The cost is extremely competitive and the staff is great - knows us all and interacts with Mom well. Thank you, Kinkora. "

" My Mom was at this facility 2 years ago for rehab following a long hospital stay. I feel the rehab unit was great; my Mom was incouraged, yet treated with respect to her particular mood that day. She had a private room for rehab, the food was great, and the staff was always smiling and pleasant. For all the reasons from her stay for rehab, our family brought Mom back to Stonebridge for long term care. Mom now has a room mate who is just great. She keeps a watchfull eye on Mom and helps her when she can. The administrative staff did a wonderful job in choosing the right person to be Mom's buddy. I have had all positive experiences with the administrative staff and floor staff, they all are happy to help with what they can. I have had so many new things to learn with long term care, and the girl with whom I work in the office has been very helpful and patient with my learning experience The activities person is just awesome. He goes the extra mile to keep the residents jumping! Last evening there was a Christmas party that was done with grace and respect of both the residents, family and friends. There was a choir sing along that was a blast. Mom has been out on several outings that the activities person plans and participates with. This spring there was a prom walk for the residents. Every facility has their good and not so good things' but, Stonebridge is by far the place I would want to go to myself. That being said, I give all thumbs up for this home."

"My dad is in a full nursing home dementia unit at Golden Living Center. The staff there is very responsive. My dad is being very well taken care of. He gets walking therapy there. There is enough staff to take care of him. His room is just a typical hospital setting. "

"My mother is in The Gardens at Camp Hill. I haven't been able to see it as of yet. My interaction with the staff has been good. They made time for me to video chat with my mother. She seems to be getting along with people very well and enjoying a lot of the staff that work with her. My mother is in the skilled unit currently. She was in quarantine for a little bit, but she is out of quarantine now. I can bring her stuff and I may be able to see her room, but I'm not going to be able to go inside of it. From the outside, I might be able to see it. The facility itself is quarantining the residents from the outside. So far, the atmosphere seems to be positive. If I suggest an activity that my mother likes, even if I mention it second hand, they say that they can get those things for her. I want to ask the staff about the activities; that's something I'm not sure at the moment what they're doing. I know my mother is doing activities on her own like coloring and crossword, but I don't know if they need to schedule an activity with her at the moment. There is a lot I don't know about the facility as of yet. However, I feel like my mother is being taken care of. I feel like there is some decent communication and positive interactions with my mother."

"My mom has been a resident in the Arcadia unit since the beginning of 2020. My family is so relieved to know that she receives excellent care from the kind and caring staff. Everyone knows the residents preferences and stories, and we are always greeted warmly. Even in these trying times, all is being done to keep the residents safe snd happy. Can't thank them enough!"

"Most of the staff are dedicated and caring. I have witnessed staff providing for personal needs of residents who could not afford "extras". My own mother was treated very lovingly by the staff who tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. I did think staff were overworked, especially on weekends and non-regular staff did not know my mother or her needs at times. Lack of communication between staff was frequent and the social worker was clueless at times. Frequent visits from family and our clearly stated expectations with follow up protected my mother and she received good care. I expect that would be necessary anywhere. "