Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center sits at 616 Golf Course Road in Punxsutawney, PA, and offers a full range of healthcare, rehabilitation, and long-term care for seniors and people recovering from illness or injury, and while it has a 75-bed capacity, the center serves about 46 residents per day, so it's not overcrowded and there are private and semi-private rooms for both living and dining, giving folks space to themselves if they want it. Residents get 24-hour nursing care, skilled nursing when they need it, short-term post-acute and respite care, and rehab programs for things like heart disease and fractures, with therapy services that include physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus a restorative nursing program, so folks getting out of the hospital or living with complex health problems can get the help they need. There are on-site medical staff and pharmacy services, and the staff works with residents to set up personalized care plans and help with daily things like dressing, bathing, meal preparation, eating, and managing diabetes, with dietary services offering menus with entrees, salads, and desserts to suit different tastes and health needs, and if someone needs help with breathing, respiratory therapy is available too. The facility is part of Bonamour Health Group, managed since November 2024, owned directly by Mordechai and Yeshayahu Zidele, and has a team that includes a director of nursing, Luemma Foster, and administrator Herb Rosshros, along with other experienced nurses, administrators, and therapists-some of whom have been there a long time, which often helps keep a sense of community. Mulberry also works with other Bonamour facilities across Western Pennsylvania, with sister sites in places like Curwensville, Smethport, and Clairton, and each puts a focus on creating a friendly and comfortable environment that feels homelike and welcoming, with daily activities and individualized care programs for each resident. Staffing levels run at 3.46 nurse hours per resident per day, a bit below the state average, and while the team is described as kind and skilled, there's no available data on nurse turnover, but folks might want to ask about that. The center is Medicare-certified and offers both short-term and long-term care, and tours for prospective residents and their families can be scheduled. Inspection reports over the years have found a total of 59 deficiencies, including some related to abuse prevention, pharmacy services, and infection control, all marked as affecting a few people with a lower severity, but these are still important points to consider. Mulberry's goal is to give residents comfort, safety, and support while promoting independence, and while they do strive to provide quality care, it's always smart for families to look into those state inspection reports and ask questions during their tour to decide what's best for their loved one.