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Senior Commons at Powder Mill

1775 Powder Mill Road, York, PA 17403

(800) 558-0653 (Call a Family Advisor)

4.11

(35 reviews)

Offers Independent Living, Memory Care, and Assisted Living

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Reviews of Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, Pennsylvania

4.11

(35 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.3

  • Staff

    4.4

  • Food

    3.8

  • Activities

    4.9

  • Value

    4.2

Rtiesi

4

September 26, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The rooms nice size. I would prefer a carpet more like indoor/outdoor. It does not hold the urine smell like the pyle carpet does. My husband’s mattress is not quite he has ben use to. The staff has been very helpful and pleasant. They all are very helpful with helping me to get him to stand or sit. They all seem to like music and the exercise classes they hold. I do have an issue with laundry losing items so I take my husband’s home which can be a hassel.

Provider Response

Thank you for trusting the care of your loved one to Senior Commons at Powder Mill. I will share your comments regarding housekeeping and laundry with our team. We too expect resident rooms to smell fresh and for laundry to be returned to their correct owners. Please reach out to the Executive Director if you continue to have concerns. We appreciate your positive comments about our caregivers and life enrichment activities.

Melvin

5

July 15, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother-in-law moved into Senior Commons at Powder Mill. We chose it for a couple of factors, the first is proximity to her home, it's within five miles of her house, and the second one is the amenities, the staff, and how caring they seem to be and how friendly they were. Everybody that I've met has been great. They've been very helpful to us. They've been very helpful to my mother-in-law. They're attentive. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff. They've got an activity room where there are things like puzzles, and cards with the other residents. There's one room that has a little shuffleboard game, a basketball game, and things like that. But then they also do outings. So today my mother-in-law is going on a nature outing that the facility is doing.

Jeff P.

5

October 20, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother in law is 81 yo and has lived alone for many years. She was completely independent still able to manage all of her own care to include driving. She had to have a minor procedure and began to decline quickly She moved into Senior Commons in March. When she arrived, she was unable to walk or even stand alone. She was frequently falling. She was unable to provide any of her personal hygiene to include shower or dress herself. She was totally incontinent and had 2 bouts of C-Diff. The team at Senior Commons to include Fox Rehab, immediately jumped into action. Fox was amazing with her. The communication has been excellent. We began to see progress very quickly. She is now walking with a rollator and able to do all of her own care. She is able to go up and down stairs and walk long distances without her oxygen. The transformation has been unbelievable. I cannot thank the FOX and Senior Commons team enough. They have been wonderful and I would 100% recommend this community.

G.G.

5

July 12, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We went with Senior Commons at Powder Mill. My mom is in their assisted living. We were kind of desperate. We really liked it, so that's what we did; we made a choice. The staff have been amazingly wonderful, kind, and encouraging. They have made us feel comfortable with our mom being there. They have bingo, trivia, and entertainment on the weekends. They have the rosary, and they have church. They have something almost every hour.

Michael

5

June 19, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My wife is in Senior Commons at Powder Mill Alzheimer's unit. I haven't been there much, but her son and daughter have been there. They seem very satisfied. They said they seem to be working with her, and she seems to be content there. I call every day. When I called, she was watching TV. I was there three times before I took her in there, and it seemed very, very nice. Everyone there seemed very pleasant to work with. I don't see anything wrong with it. Her daughter said she was surprised how well she is eating. She doesn't eat many greens, but she seems to like the food. They have activities for them almost every day. On Thursdays, they have a game playing thing for them. They have a courtyard for them where they can go out, but they can't get out of that (which is good). They can't wander off or anything. So far, I think everything's going quite well. The staff seems very friendly. I call the nursing station every day and ask for my wife. They're very helpful and very pleasant. They let me know how she's doing. I'm satisfied so far.

Susan

5

February 20, 2022

I visited this facility

I was pretty impressed with the Senior Commons at Powder Mill. It seems like my mom is going to have more socialization there, because they have a lot of activities, and I also like that she can go down to the dining room to eat. I just think she's going to thrive there. I think she's going to get maybe a little better because she'll have other people her own age to talk to. And they have, you know, pretty much I like the activities that they have scheduled every day. The staff was very enthusiastic, it seemed like she liked where she worked. My mom tried the food, and she ate the whole thing. She was looking at a studio apartment. They have a porch where everybody can go out. I liked how everything is on one floor.

Kelly

5

February 6, 2022

I visited this facility

We're going to move my father-in-law to Senior Commons at Powder Mill. We chose it because it's clean, it smelled good, the staff seems very friendly and the care seems like it would be very good. The staff that we met there seemed very personable and friendly. They took their time to talk to us and we could watch them dealing with the patients there. We talked to one of the residents and he had nothing but good to say about the place, he loved being there and he loved the food. So that made us feel good about it too. They had windows everywhere, so there's a lot of natural light coming in, and the rooms are nice sizes.

Patricia

5

January 14, 2022

I visited this facility

I went to Senior Commons at Powder Mill in person. The tour was thorough. Michelle was the one who showed us around. She was very kind. In all of the places that we went, if there was a staff member in the hallway, they greeted both of us. They were very positive and smiling, which was very nice for my neighbor. She saw that everybody was happy. We had a chance to engage some of the residents in the dining hall, which was very nice. She was able to see that they were not all screaming. We were able to look at four different sizes of rooms, and all of them were very clean. It was spacious depending on which size we started at. It was nice. I had no complaints at all. The hallways were clean. Everything looked very organized. I believe that that might be the one that we would end up going to, but she still wants to look at another one. I liked the Senior Commons just as a visitor. It's definitely on top of the list for me. One room was just a small bedroom that would fit a bed comfortably, full dresser, TV and they allow the resident to bring in a small refrigerator. The next size up is just one room, but it was able to hold a bedroom like a bed, dresser, and a sofa. It did not have a kitchenette, but we were still able to bring in a little refrigerator. The next two sizes were kind of like you had a bedroom and a living room. They were set up with a kitchenette, which was very nice. Every room had its own bathroom and private shower, which was a walk-in shower with a chair seat. The bathrooms were not huge, but for one person living there, it was sufficient. They have activity rooms, the therapy room, the physical therapy, and occupational therapy, and stuff like that. It was very nice. Even just the paintings on the walls and the way they had the hallways set up with different queues for people to know exactly where they were. It was very well done. It was very clean and very easy to navigate. They showed us the daily menu. They had fantastic choices. On top of what they had there, there was extra stuff that if someone didn't want that, they could just have like a cheeseburger or something like that. I enjoyed our visit.

Janine

4

December 15, 2021

I visited this facility

We went to look at Senior Commons at Powder Mill. The community was well taken care of, and everything was clean. The residents that we ran into seemed okay. They were doing some activities, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. Everyone was very nice. The tour guide was very nice. We got to tour several different suites, and they looked like they were kept in very good condition. The staff was very knowledgeable, very thorough, and explained a lot of things. They gave us two meals to take home, and they were delicious. The dining area was bright, clean, and very friendly. They were in a game room playing cards and just having fun with each other.

C.M.

3

December 14, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My dad is in the assisted living of Senior Commons at Powder Mill. They provide different levels of care based on how the residents are functioning and how much help they need. They didn't want to assign him a level of care at the beginning because they wanted to be able to observe him and see what his needs were. They're very short-staffed now as most places are, we haven't gotten to a planning meeting that's supposed to be held every month so I'm in there providing a lot of his care. The people that I have talked to, like the nurses, seem to understand what I'm telling them that he needs. But it's not the nurse herself that would be coming in and assisting him with a shower. It would be the aides and somehow things are not followed through. The facility is beautiful. It provides a lot of enrichment activities. The food service is great too. The occupational and physical therapy are available at extra cost, and they have been very tuned in to my dad. The activities are great and they have a lot of them like bingo. Today they're having a Christmas party and every activity room has a different theme, food, and entertainment. Because he needs more care than what he's been getting, I would say the value is not that great. It is also one of the more expensive places around here. The other thing is their marketing director had only been there a month before my dad moved in. She was telling us a lot about what would happen that hasn't happened. The director just came from another one of their facilities too. He only came the week my dad moved in, and he was also telling us that, as far as the contract that we signed, all the things that would be included, and the kind of care he will get and it's just not happening. They need to pay more attention to the needs of the residents.

Provider Response

We truly appreciate your recognition of the things your father is enjoying at Senior Commons. More importantly, though, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you to address your concerns. Please reach out to the Executive Director. We will schedule a care plan meeting so that you can be involved in discussions regarding your dad’s care. We are committed to creating a trusting relationship with you and a supportive and caring relationship with your dad. It is our goal to not only meet, but exceed, your expectations.

Carol

5

December 2, 2021

I visited this facility

We went to Senior Commons at Powder Mill. I liked the fact that they do a lot with their patients. The rooms were nice. They have all different kinds of activities. They have a dining area where they can go and play games. Each night there's something different that they do. They told me a lot about them. The person who showed me around was very nice. She's nice in the way she explained things and went into detail. The facility looked fine to me.

Julie

4

September 10, 2021

I visited this facility

When I walked in at Senior Commons at Powder Mill, I thought it was clean but it seemed dated. Some areas were nice and it seemed to be big enough. The room looked very nice, clean, new and it was spacious. The staff who gave me the tour was kind, courteous, and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions, took us around, showed us everything. I saw the dining area and it looked nice. And the only thing that I didn't like is that the breakfast is only Continental, and not served. I didn't see anyone doing any activities. We went to a club room where we saw slot machines, billiards, and card tables.

Provider Response

Thanks for visiting Senior Commons! You must have been visiting our Independent Living apartments - because Personal Care and Memory care serve three meals per day. Activities tend to occur in our Personal Care neighborhood which is why you might not have seen much going on during your tour. We hope to see you again soon!

laineyt

1

June 7, 2021

I visited this facility

My Mother became a resident in mid-April. They were very helpful getting her moved in. From there things deteriorated. When I walked into her room 10 days later there was an odor, her hair was greasy and she smelled. There was no soap, shampoo, toilet paper or towels. When I confronted the staff I was told that Mom was supposed to ask for these items. I was not informed of this when Mom was admitted. Mom is 98 with dementia, how would she know to do this. She had just moved in. She was using her robe to dry herself, saying that she showed every day but could not get clean without soap! No one followed instructions that Mom is Incontinent. There were two bags of depends in her drawers which were not used. There are clothes missing, other people’s clothes in her drawers and closet. I brought this to the staff but nothing changed. Aides came into her room without masks and those who wore masks did not always wear them properly. It took multiple calls to get these issues resolved. The TV did not work for two weeks, her phone was not connected for at least three weeks. The condition my Mom was living in was deplorable. Also there was a medication that had been prescribed for Mom after she had pneumonia. This was never used. There were so many problems that should have never happened. We place our family members lives in their care and it is disappointing to find that they have no compassion. She was not treated with dignity. They are in the business of making money. I would not recommend this facility to anyone!!

Provider Response

We are truly sorry that you’ve been left with such a negative perception of our community. Please know that we recognize the great responsibility of caring for the residents who choose to make Senior Commons at Powder Mill ‘home.’ When mistakes are made, we work to correct them. We believed that we had addressed concerns raised during your mother's first few weeks at the community and that she was adjusting well. Your comments have been added to our Quality Assurance program so that they become part of our ongoing discussion on how we can continue to provide the best care for our residents.

June M-B

5

March 3, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

In Jan. 2013 my father passed away while both parents were living in NC. Knowing Mom would have to now live near a child, she chose to live near me. I gave her a year after my father passed to make the move not wanting to uproot her so soon after his death. I talked to marketing at a couple of places and got floor plans for her and she choose Senior Commons at Powder Mill. She had wanted to live in independent living in a two-bedroom apartment. In August she fell and we decided it would be best for her to move more quickly and not spend a winter alone in NC. What was available for her at the time was a two-room suite in assisted living. We took it and prior to her even going into the suite, my husband and I got her furniture situated so when she walked in, it looked like home. She was so comfortable there that she never went over to independent living. In the 7+ years that she was at Senior Commons, she was treated with respect and care. She never had an unkind word to say about any of the staff. The only complaint she had when she first arrived was there was too much salt in the food, and after a town hall meeting where it was brought up by several residents, that was rectified. As my mother was nearing end of life, I feel like the staff took me under their wing to make sure that both of us were comfortable. It was a difficult time and they helped me get through it. They became family. This year has been difficult for all. I can’t imagine what they have gone through, including employee turnover, COVID with the residents as well as staff, ability to care for everyone the way they would like. But through all the years and especially this one, the right decision was made for Mom to live out her life at Senior Commons. And I thank them for the care they have shown.

Farrell

5

January 20, 2021

I visited this facility

We toured Senior Commons at Powder Mill. It's really good, and dad liked it. It's very nice, and the surroundings were nice. It's pretty convenient to anything you need, and the rooms were very nice, very clean, and very well kept.

William

4

January 23, 2020

I visited this facility

I thought that Senior Commons at Powder Mill is a little bit expensive; the other place I saw was cheaper. This is a nicer community of course. The tour was a pleasurable experience and the lady that showed us around was very knowledgeable and had all the right answers to our questions. I saw some of their rooms. Their apartments were full, so they had none to show me, which was alright. The surroundings are a big open space, and there are a couple sets of doors. I got a chance to walk around. Their menu was well thought out, and they give the patients a choice of meals. I saw a couple different room sizes, the one shown to me had been refurbished with newly painted walls, and new carpets. So it seemed like they're on top of things. The setting that it's in, the building structure itself, and the furnishings inside are top notch.

JE

4

December 25, 2019

I visited this facility

We went to Senior Commons at Powder Mill. Everybody was very knowledgeable, and everything was very clean. The room was very nice, but a little bit dated. Everybody we saw seemed very happy and looked good. They do a lot for the residents. They have a schedule of events. The food could've been a little bit better. The staff was very good, and the chef seemed very concerned with how we liked the food. He mentioned that they could accommodate dietary restrictions. All I saw in the game room was puzzles, and they had a TV room. The daily activities could've been a little bit better, but the activities that they do once or twice a month were good. I wish they could have a little bit more outdoor space.

Mark Fitz

1

July 10, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father fell while in the memory care unit there and they didn't notify us or the hospital for 8 hours. Unfortunately the head injury lead to his death a few days later.

Provider Response

We were very saddened by the death of your father. Please know that we recognize the great responsibility of caring for the residents who choose to make Senior Commons ‘home.’

Going Above and Beyond

5

April 12, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

We found ourselves in a tough situation. My sister was in need of respite care for a month or two or so we thought. We discovered that her medical needs were far more that we could handle at home. We turned to the staff at Senior Commons for help with additional care needs and how to implement it. Millie, Resident Care Director, took the initiative to call and facilitate services that needed to be put in place taking the stress off of the family. She went above and beyond staying late into the night to help my sister. Our family feels blessed that my sister Dorothy is here. She is well taken care of with meals, safety, and medication management. We also found Susan in activities is always encouraging her to be part of the festivities and meet new people. I highly recommend trusting this community to care for your loved too.

Glen B.

5

January 17, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My brother-in-law, Jay, was very reluctant to move. Our family had many conversations that didn’t go anywhere with him. Once we finally convinced him to check it out, he still insisted that we would go home and talk about it. The 2 hour tour was incredible because it changed his mind. The tour ended with Jay asking Kelly when could he stay overnight. She said we are ready for you tonight. During his stay, the staff was 100% helpful at every interaction with him and our entire family. Not a single team member left our presence without stopping and asking if there was anything else they can do for Jay or for us. I highly recommended Senior Commons for your loved one. The care is outstanding. They are truly professionals.

EHF

4

November 13, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My parents are residents of Senior Commons at Powder Mill. The community is fine, and their needs are taken care of. The biggest problem they had was with their meds, but they got most of that straightened out. It took a while to get things together but that's to be expected at the start. They seemed to adjust fine to the place and they've started doing some of the activities and stuff. The staff members notify my parents when their meals are ready, they notify them with their meds, and they come in every morning to put on their compression socks. They have complaints but their needs are met. Their room has a bathroom, bedroom, and a living room with a little kitchenette in it. There's a sink, and they have a microwave, refrigerator, and so on just outside the door. They're just around a bit down the hallway to the dining room. Their position is almost right at the center of everything you need, between the office, activity room, and lunch room, so they don’t have a whole lot of travelling to do to go to the activities they need. The staff is good. Sometimes it's light and sometimes it seems like they could use a little more help. The staff is very helpful. Every time you need something they take care of it. The building is laid out pretty good, and they're constantly working and making things better too.

Tammy

3

January 31, 2018

I visited this facility

Senior Commons at Powder Mill was very friendly and clean. However, we weren't impressed with the price for what we were going to be getting. Also there weren't a lot of activities. My sister and one of my brothers did not feel the atmosphere was for my mom, but we thought it was a nice community. They had a salon and an activity room. The staff was very nice.

Provider Response

Thank you for visiting Senior Commons at Powder Mill. We appreciate your comments about the community and team. However, we are disappointed that you didn’t leave with an understanding of the value we strive to offer ~ especially because of our unique FOX Optimal Living program. A new Activities Director started in December ~ and we are excited by the changes she is making to our calendar and programming. Our goal is to create a warm, friendly and inviting home for our residents. If you haven’t already selected a community for mom, I hope you’ll schedule a second visit and come see us again!

Kay

5

September 8, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Staff at Senior Commons are kind and friendly. Keep me informed by communicating through text and email. (My request) They have embraced my parents with kindness and willingness to assure every little need was met. They go out of their way to make them feel at home.

jennifer740403

3

June 6, 2017

I visited this facility

Senior Commons at Powder Mill was nice, but the rooms were really small. The employees were really nice. I had their meatloaf for lunch, and it gave me indigestion all day long.

Wendy244780

5

May 5, 2017

I visited this facility

I thought Senior Commons was very nice. They had lots of activities for the people, but during that time, there weren't any because there was a virus going through the home. It was a smaller place, so they got to know each other a little better. The staff was also very helpful. The dining area looked fine, and it was clean. They have a library and an exercise area.

Adrian231574

5

October 4, 2016

I visited this facility

I think the building was two-story, but Senior Commons did not inspire me at all. Some of the people were friendly, and some were not. The person who gave us the tour was very nice. From what I saw, the facility was large and looked clean.

John465426

4

September 13, 2016

I visited this facility

I visited Senior Commons at Powder Mill. The place was really nice and laid out really nice. Inside, it was like a big square, so they would not get lost. The people were really nice. The lady we talked to was really nice. However, it all depended on cost, and it was out of our range.

Sonja4

4

August 31, 2015

I visited this facility

Senior Commons was excellent. It had great staff. They showed me a suite as well as a general room. They had beds and dressers, and they would be having their food out somewhere. They gave me a list of the activities. Music was one of them; bingo was also one of them. They took them places on a bus, and they had a good number of activities. I liked the fact that they had libraries, they had activities, and they had people who were actually still did things actively. They were helping with skills they still had and continue to learn.

Kathy101984050

3

August 28, 2015

I visited this facility

The thing about Senior Commons is that it was small. Their rooms were very small for the price that you pay even for independent living. They had some activities in place, but not a lot. The place was older, but it was very pretty and very clean, and everything was well kept up. I just didn't think they offered as much to the older people as the other place does. Somebody walked us around, gave us information about it, and told us about the meals. We actually had lunch there, and the food was very good. However, the prices go up as her needs start to increase. As the level of care increases, the price increases. For me, that's really hard to determine where we are financially in supporting her. The day we were there, the people were playing cards. If you have a resident who doesn't like to play cards or is not able to mentally play cards, it kind of leaves them out.

Provider Response

Thanks for visiting Senior Commons at Powder Mill. We work very hard to create a welcoming environment for our residents, families and guests and your comments about the décor, cleanliness and food are much appreciated! I was surprised by your perception that the apartments are small. Our Independent apartments are larger than most of the communities in the York area and the Personal Care apartments are definitely comparable. Maybe we were the first place you saw??? Most importantly, I wanted to take the opportunity to correct your impression about activities. In addition to a full Activity Calendar, Senior Commons has partnered with FOX therapy to provide a Wellness Program to our residents. This program boasts over 21 programs weekly and includes walking clubs of various levels, a brain fitness program, and much, much more. My guess is that the residents that you saw playing cards were just neighbors enjoying each others’ company, nothing that was formally organized by Senior Commons. I encourage you to contact us to learn more about FOX Optimal Living and get a copy of our Activity Calendar.

Caring106081950

5

May 27, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

They are accommodating and helpful with my dad -- very friendly -- and they take care of him pretty well. The room is clean; the housekeeping staff does a good job. They have got several things going on every morning and every afternoon. I like the facility and the way that it is laid out in small communities, and I like that it is convenient for me. They have four small dining rooms, and you are sitting with the same group of people all the time. The food seems very good; there is a good variety and is well-prepared from what I can see.

nancyc36

5

February 10, 2015

I am a friend or relative of resident

My sister and I visited many assisted living communities in the York Area before we chose Senior Commons at Powder Mill for our mother. It was the nicest and cleanest place by far. We both felt the community was absolutely beautiful and smelled wonderful. Our mother was very lonely and depressed after the death of our father. She was not eating very much and most of her friends were not able to get out anymore even to attend church. She has made many new friends. They have so many activities. She enjoys the musical performances and devotions and her exercise class. Mother often comments on how helpful all the staff are. Her room is small but she has her own bathroom and we were allowed to bring all of her furniture from home. My sister and I feel confident we made the right choice and feel assured our mother is in great hands.

lovemymotherinlaw

5

February 8, 2015

I am a friend or relative of resident

When my mother-in-law needed to be placed in a facility, my husband and I decided to tour Senior Commons at Powder Mill. We often heard about their reputation, which was very good and has remained that way. Our tour especially enhanced that. Location was important to us as well and they are conveniently located close to doctors' offices, shopping and two hospitals if necessary. When we entered the facility, the first thing we noticed was a very cozy fireplace in the lobby. The facility was absolutely immaculate. During our initial tour it was clearly evident that the marketing director was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. Out of the other facilities we visited, this one was clearly the most kind and generous to their visitors and residents. The staff and residents were happy. We especially liked the idea that everything was on one floor and it would allow her to navigate very easily. The small dining rooms were also a unique feature. The food looked and smelled delicious. She has now been a resident for approximately three months. She has a lovely cozy private room. She has made friends and, after many years of living alone, she once again has real purpose in life. They offer so many things to keep her engaged. One of the best features about Senior Commons at Powder Mill was they had a lot of activities and a very large activity room. We were even encouraged to attend events and have enjoyed seeing some great entertainers. The Management is very caring. The staff is amazing and genuinely care about every resident that lives there. The entire staff actually knows everyone by name which makes it feel much more like home than "being in a home". The facility does a great job of finding and keeping the right people to serve their residents. I would highly recommend and have recommended Senior Commons at Powder Mill to anyone looking for quality care for their loved one.

tootie17331

1

January 14, 2015

I am a friend or relative of resident

We were very excited when we visited Senior Commons in looking for an assisted living facility for my Mother who has dementia. It very very clean, neat just a beautiful place. After talking with the social worker and doing a tour we were sold. We were assured that they were capable of handling dementia patients and staff was trained. It was recommended that we hire a company to provide personal care 24-7 until she "transitioned", which we did. After Mom was here for a few days it became quite apparent that they were not equipped to handle dementia patients unless they are drugged, non verbal and sit all day. Mom likes to be active and move around. Almost every time we visited something was missing from her room and the next time it would turn up. We believe they hid her things and then brought them back. Everytime she did something a little odd, they acted like it was a big deal? Its a dementia floor correct? Anyway long story short she's no longer there and I would not recommend placing a loved one there unless they are non verbal and non mobile.

Provider Response

We are terribly sorry that your Mom’s experience at Senior Commons at Powder Mill wasn’t positive. We are dedicated to helping residents and their families make a smooth transition into our care ~ which was the reason for the personal aide. Our nurses and caregivers do receive specialized training on Alzheimer’s and dementia. However, no two residents are alike and the manifestations of the disease are different for every person. We have many residents who are in the early stages of the disease ~ residents who wander, who like your Mom, like to be “busy.” We also have residents who have aged-in-place and remain at Senior Commons as their disease progresses. We will add your comments to our Quality Improvement program so that they become part of our discussion on how we can continue to strive to provide the best possible care

Caring84642250

4

May 30, 2014

I visited this facility

I had been to Senior Commons several times, and I had friends who had moved there. I thought it was very neat and nice. The staff in the dining room was very cheerful. The rooms were very nice, but small. I liked the attitude of the people. They seemed to be busy folks. They had nice little parties. It was closest to my home, and I would recommend it to anybody who could afford it.

Kathy74290750

3

December 1, 2013

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother was at Senior Commons and she got kicked out of there. I'll never have anybody go there ever. I do not recommend that place at all. Firstly, she doesn't have a handicapped bathroom in her room and that was really hard on my mother getting on and off the toilet. Mom couldn't even take a shower in her room and they had to take her downstairs in order for her to have a shower. Then, we had a problem with their call button that didn't always work. One time my mom called for their staff and it took them 45 minute to get to her room and they said that they were giving a tour. My mom said, "What if I would have fallen?" and they said, "Well, you didn't." So staff members weren't very nice sometimes. Most of them were nice though. What this facility could improve on was having handicapped rooms and showers. They need to upgrade those.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to review Senior Commons. Despite our best efforts to meet residents’ needs, there are times when some residents require a level of care and services that we can not provide. I am sorry that you felt that your mother was ‘kicked out.’ We always make every effort to allow residents to age in place ~ including transporting residents to a larger shower so that they can get the assistance that they need. Please feel free to contact Senior Commons directly if there were specific staff that were not ‘nice.’ We expect our employees to treat residents as if they were family and if there are specific complaints, we would definitely want to address them.

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Costs for Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, Pennsylvania

Independent Living

Independent Living is for those who desire the feel of a private residence with the amenities and activities available in a planned community, such as fitness classes, game nights, and group excursions. Services such as cleaning and groundskeeping are often available.

$4,150

Starting Price

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$4,850

Starting Price

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$3,500

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, Pennsylvania

Costs

  • Rent Plus Care Fees
  • Fee Structure Extra: We offer a month-to-month rental

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We offer companion suites

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • In Room Kitchens
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

About Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York, Pennsylvania

Senior Commons at Powder Mill provides assistance to residents in a safe and caring environment while providing family members with the comfort of knowing that their loved one is being professionally cared for and is enjoying life.

The care and support of the staff at Senior Commons at Powder Mill allows residents the opportunity to live life to its fullest. They receive the extra care and assistance they need with daily tasks, monitoring of their health levels and nutritional needs and support for their hobbies and interests with a full calendar of activities.

RESIDENTIAL CARE AMENITIES

All private and semi-private suites come with the following amenities:

  • Room service breakfast served daily
  • Two restaurant-style meals and evening snack served daily
  • Laundry, linen and housekeeping services
  • Daily bed making
  • Daily social, recreational and devotional activities and programs
  • Transportation to doctors' appointments and group outings
  • All utilities (except phone)
  • Cable TV (except premium channels)
  • Mail and newspaper delivered to room
  • Kitchen pantry, dining room and lounge on each wing
  • Spacious activity and dining room
  • Outdoor courtyards
  • Secure, 24-hour monitoring of hallways and social areas
  • Personal care assistance (4 levels)
  • In-house geriatric specialist appointments
  • Medication assistance
  • 24-hour nursing personnel on duty
  • 24-hour emergency response system

Carefree. Secure. Luxurious. Welcome to Independent Living at Senior Commons at Powder Mill. Here, you'll discover everything you desire for a comfortable, enjoyable retirement.

Choose from our one and two-bedroom apartments that feature spacious floor plans, easily accommodating your furnishings. Each apartment has its own washer and dryer and generous closet and storage space. The monthly rent includes an impressive package of services including two meals per day, weekly housekeeping, events and activities, transportation to doctors' appointments and group outings and more!

All one and two bedroom apartments come with the following amenities:

  • Daily continental, self-serve breakfast
  • One meal served daily in dining room
  • Weekly housekeeping services
  • Regularly scheduled activities, outings and programs
  • Courtesy transportation to doctors' appointments, grocery and shopping
  • All utilities (except phone)
  • Cable TV (except premium channels)
  • Washer and dryer inside apartment
  • Generous closets and storage space
  • Beauty salon and barbershop
  • Library and game room
  • Senior Commons at Powder Mill Wellness Center"”by appointment
  • Call system for assistance and security

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