Shady Nook Care Center sits in a warm and friendly space, offering care for folks who need rehabilitation or want to stay long-term, so there's help whether someone's recovering or living there full-time. The facility covers a wide range of care, like independent living, assisted living for folks who need help bathing or dressing or with medicine, and memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, with spaces made to keep things calm and safe. Residents get meals planned and cooked to meet different diets, including special options for diabetes or allergies, all while staff focuses on helping folks keep as independent as possible. There's a 24-hour call system, nurse supervision at all hours, pain management, and post-acute care with therapies for people who had surgery, injury, or illness. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation are core services, along with help with daily living, wound care, and even short-term hospice or respite care. Certified staff takes care of things like IVs, antibiotics, dialysis transport, and palliative care, with dignity and respect being a clear focus.
Shady Nook Care Center has a smaller, more intimate feel with 94 beds and usually about 85 residents, so it does bring a sense of community, and there's a connection with Adams County Memorial Hospital for health support. Some pleasant features make life easier and nicer-rooms come with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and furnishings. There's a small library, fitness and gaming areas, a movie theater, a beauty salon, an activity room, music and arts rooms, a computer center, garden, outdoor areas, and common spaces for meeting others or family visitors. The staff manages transportation, from community rides to arranging doctor visits, and they look after housekeeping and laundry, too.
The community has activities each day, from games to garden walks to social events, and there's family support, so everyone's in the loop. Folks who have trouble moving or need daily support get help with bathing, dressing, or transfers, and the nurse team manages medications and non-ambulatory needs. There's a clear focus on socializing, fitness, and wellness, which is why the place has picked up awards like Best of Senior Living, though the overall quality rating sits a little below average. You'll find the health inspections about average, the staffing below average-since the nurse turnover's higher than usual and the hours per resident are a bit low-but the quality measures rate above average.
Some things to note are the deficiencies in state reports, which mention areas like food safety or infection control, as well as care for residents with various bladder or bowel needs. The center uses an electronic caregiver management system for staffing and has room for both improvement and a steady routine, with an honest focus on keeping people safe, well cared for, and as happy as can be in a secure and homey environment. They accept Medicare and Medicaid, so that really opens the door for more folks who need skilled care, post-surgery rehab, or memory support. Shady Nook Care Center stands as a place that gives an honest effort at care and comfort, especially for those needing different levels of help as they age.
