Sunset Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center sits in the scenic Bloomsburg, PA area with 66 beds, and the single-story building has both private and semi-private rooms that are either furnished or can be furnished, with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, telephones, air conditioning, cable TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi to keep everyone comfortable and connected, and residents and families often talk about the well-kept courtyard and gardens that make the grounds pleasant to walk or relax in, especially since the walking paths, outdoor common areas, and manicured landscapes give a nice setting for recovery or daily enjoyment. The center serves skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors coming out of the hospital, needing therapy, or for those who need long-term care due to serious medical needs, including wound care, cardiac care, behavioral management, dementia care, renal and respiratory care, palliative care, and even hospice care for residents at the end of life. They offer short-term rehab and respite stays along with chronic care for the very frail, and with memory care and individualized care plans, families find some comfort knowing there's a focus on personal needs. The staff works in shifts covering 12 to 16 hours, with 24-hour supervision and a call system to handle emergencies day or night, so help is always available whether it's medication management, help with bathing or dressing, or daily activities for non-ambulatory folks. The nurse turnover rate's 46%, which is about the state average, but with about 3.93 nurse hours per resident daily, residents here are getting slightly more nurse attention than most places in the state.
Meals are prepared by a professional chef, and residents can eat at almost any time with all-day dining options in the atrium dining room, with menus that look after allergies, diabetes, and different nutrition needs, though it's worth noting that Sunset Ridge was cited in the past for not always following nutritional and dietary plans exactly, or updating menus with a dietician as required, and there've also been infection control deficiencies marked in inspections, like not fully tracking antibiotic use, which is something to keep in mind. Altogether there are 28 deficiencies from inspection reports, with three specifically related to infection, so it's important for families to read up and stay informed on changes. Everyone's encouraged to get involved in family and resident councils to speak up about care and improvements, and visitors find it easy to come by, with public transportation and parking available. Amenities include business rooms, fitness and computer labs, a library, and a beauty and barber salon, plus a patient concierge around the clock. Residents enjoy daily scheduled activities, outdoor programs, arts and crafts, music, and movie nights in the on-site theater, with a full activities calendar including religious services and outdoor walking, with both arts rooms and activity spaces to keep minds and bodies busy, even for those who need extra help to get around. Transportation's organized for trips to appointments or outings outside the facility, which is helpful for families who can't always drive.
Sunset Ridge holds certifications for Medicare and Medicaid, accepts most major insurance, and costs are typically covered for qualifying folks who need skilled care after hospitalization. Out-of-facility specialists come in for rehabilitation, therapy, and other clinical programs like subacute care and orthopedic rehab, and the center lately expanded post-acute and long-term care with new leadership as of early 2024 and 2025-Jason Clarity, Trent Flick, and Benjamin Kurland have taken over management, with Benjamin Kurland holding nearly all direct ownership, and the Allaire Health Services company oversees operations, focusing on community care and safe, outcome-focused service delivery. There's a steady effort here to keep the environment bright, safe, and friendly, with a reliable care team, and while there's always room for improvement, especially on the inspection side and infection control, the nursing and therapy programs remain solid for folks who need a skilled nursing facility in Bloomsburg with easy visiting for friends and family.
