Nursing Home Communities in Harrisburg, PA

"Homeland Center was horrendous. It was dingy and very dark, and first impressions were very unfavorable. The facility section that my dad would have been in was one hallway. The room he would have been in had a view of a white brick wall because I pulled open the curtains and I saw a brick wall. The room was very dark and dismal. The space that is allowed for the residents was minimal to the point where I looked outside on the terrace to see what the outdoor section would be like, and it was extremely small. You were looking almost at a barrier, because they had to build a high fence, so there was just no view at all. I felt that every question I asked was met with, "Well, not in this section." I walked out and quite frankly, my husband and I agreed we wouldn't put a dead dog in there. When people said it's lovely, it's not the section we were shown nor was the section he would be allowed to go in. You enter a lobby and then you have to take an elevator. There's no welcoming feeling at all. On the second floor, there was a hallway where the residents gather and live, and it's very confined and very depressing. Walking through it, it felt very institutional and very dated. There's very limited opportunities. I did not see a flow for anything to happen that would be beyond what I'm familiar with in other places. I would never recommend it to anyone. My father would've needed skilled care there, and he was gonna be long term. I'm sure Homeland comes highly recommended, but I don't think it's the area that we saw. When I asked to see that, we were not permitted. So, when I've heard positive things, it's probably truthful on another wing, and I didn't have preview to that. I only know what I saw."

"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 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. "

"Father entered Manor Care post hospital. Only bed available was long-term care. Everyone at the facility (administrators to residents) were very friendly. We wanted a facility that was friendly and caring - this one is. Reinforced daily living activites like washing & getting dressed in regular clothes everyday, dining similar to a diner or at home (not a fancy restaurant with tableclothes). My father was very comfortable here. Laundry service seemed slow. This was our first experience with a nursing home. They encouraged (and we asked) lots of questions. Cleanliness could have been more stringent, be we were looking for comfortable and caring. Communication was great. I would receive calls about any new medicines, procedures or concerns. Facility worked towards participation of all residents in activities. "

"Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital was a really fantastic rehab community. It's an acute care place and I went there straight from the hospital. It's not as fancy inside as the other places I have been to, but it's state-of-the-art, and it's not a nursing home or assisted living place. The food was really good and I was always amazed with the quality of the food there. They tell you the choices on their menus early so that you can decide for the next few days or next week. You can mark down extra stuff, special items or substitutes available if you don't like anything they have that day."

"I toured The Middletown Home. It's very nice. The apartments are beautiful, but I'm not paying for them. Their main meal was at lunchtime, and I don't eat lunch. The staff was very nice, but I can't afford it. They have an activity calendar that they put out for a month."

"I was in Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg for rehab. Everyone was extremely helpful, thoughtful, and courteous. They did all they could to accommodate me. It was like 3 hours a day, you had 45-minute classes, it was either two with occupational therapy, and two with physical therapy. They had great facilities to work in to take you to the gym. There was every kind of thing that you needed to do, steps, just walking around, all the other activities, like filling out your prescriptions, like little tests and games and things to do to prepare you to go home and take care of yourself. They had everything you could need. Their food was delicious. The staff was terrific. I was in a double room, so it could have two, but they were so low on people, I got to go to one. They first put me in one that had a roommate, and then that roommate couldn't stand the door being blocked. So they took me to another place and I got to be by myself until the very last night. So most of my stay was by myself."

"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.""

"My dad was at VibraLife for over 5 weeks and unfortunately had another stroke. The care he received and staff went above and beyond with their compassion and treating my dad like a family member. Highly recommend! "

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 aunt has been in Messiah Lifeways for 20 years, and she loves it. The staff all seemed very nice, accommodating, and knowledgeable. My aunt had a cottage to begin with, and the place is very secure. They have bingo for their activities and more. Everything is just so beautiful there. "

"My dad was at Kinkora Pythian Home for rehab. It was a good experience considering the time that we were in and the shortage of staff. We don't have any real complaints other than when you go to a rehab center that's also a nursing home, the rehab is good, but then they put you in a wheelchair for the rest of the day. It's not really rehab to my expectations, because you're there to get your balance and to be walking more than sitting in a wheelchair the rest of the day, and this does not facilitate that. However, he's doing very well. The people there were amazing. They were one of the most caring and loving staff I've been around in a long time. The first night my father was there, he was having major tremors. They called and they were very concerned about it, and asked if we would maybe consider coming down and being with him. Before we even got there, the 3:00 to 11:00 nurse called me personally on her way home because she was so concerned about my father and what he was going through. To me, you don't find too many people that do that kind of thing, and I was very impressed with that. My dad had no complaints about the food, and lots of times he said it was good. They could do a little better with fresh fruits, though. Activities could have been a little bit more, but of course, they are just now opening up out of COVID. So, you can't just judge it on the way things used to be. They haven't gotten back their volunteer programs yet. They played bingo twice a day. At one point, they did Halloween hats. They had a couple of COVID cases while we were there, so activities perhaps weren't as it should be. The building itself was very clean. You would not smell that urine kind of smell when you walk down the hall. I was impressed when I would go in because my dad's bed was always neatly made. They have personal covers for each resident, so it's not just a white bedspread. They all had warm blankets on their bed. I was impressed with that. The social worker was exceptional. She was very helpful in any way possible. The financial person was the same. It was really a good experience. I would say it was a better experience than I expected."

Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Palmyra, located in Palmyra, PA, provides memory care and assisted living services. The facility offers various types of apartments, some of which are equipped with living rooms and kitchenettes, designed to make residents feel comfortable and at home. Amenities are plentiful and aim to enhance the quality of life for residents. Outdoor common areas are available, and pets are allowed, providing companionship and comfort. The community organizes a range of activities and programs, ensuring residents always have engaging options. Meals are provided, with communal dining opportunities encouraging socialization. For those who enjoy staying active, there are yoga and stretching sessions. Facilitated field trips and outings offer residents the chance to explore and participate in activities outside the community. Essential services are also provided to support residents in their daily lives. General transportation services are available, making it convenient for residents to get to appointments and other destinations. Housekeeping services help maintain a clean and tidy living environment. WiFi and internet access keep residents connected with family and friends. Overall, Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Palmyra aims to create a supportive and engaging environment for its residents.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory

"I was at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown for therapy. The staff was great. The food could be improved on, but they have it tailored for everybody in the place, so they're limited in what they can do in terms of salt, seasonings, and stuff. They've been working on improving what they have there. The girls that ran the activities department were really good, and the people who did the therapy were good, but the kind of therapy was limited because of the kind of place that it was."