Hearthside Rehab Center

    450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801
    2.1 · 15 reviews
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Compassionate staff but facility failing

    I found the staff genuinely kind, caring, and helpful at times - some nurses went out of their way and activities/therapy were a bright spot - but that's where the positives end. The building is old, run-down and often dirty (urine odor, clogged gutters, cold, cramped rooms with poor maintenance), and care was inconsistent and slow: understaffed aides, long waits, missed checks that left residents soiled, wrong diets, overmedication concerns, and personal items gone or unreturned. Communication and management were poor (ignored calls/emails, billing/insurance problems, frequent turnover). I'm grateful for the compassionate staff I saw, but overall I would not recommend this facility.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.07 · 15 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      1.8
    • Amenities

      2.1
    • Value

      1.5

    Location

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    About Hearthside Rehab Center

    Hearthside Rehab Center, sometimes called Embassy of Hearthside, does a lot for people who need help getting better after being in the hospital or who need long-term care, and they've got all kinds of therapy like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, and they've got a strong focus on cardiac rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation, so people recovering from heart events or brain injuries get extra support. The center runs every hour of the day, all week long, and has special programs for post-surgical rehabilitation and palliative care, which is good for anyone who needs help dealing with serious illness or surgery recovery. There's a mix of care options, with adult daycare, assisted living, independent living, long-term care, and skilled nursing, and they set up unique therapy programs for memory care and pulmonary care too. People with more complex medical needs can get services like subacute care, diabetes care, hospice care, IV therapy, nutrition care, orthopedic care, outpatient therapy, renal care, respite care, and wound care. The place has the tools and comfort needed for recovery, and the staff have experience with everything from everyday recovery to more advanced health problems. The center puts effort into meeting different needs by offering resources for long-term care and family caregiving, and it's got a reputation as a distinct spot for rehabilitation even though reviews seem mixed, with a 2.6 rating from 28 people. You'll find Hearthside Rehab Center at 450 Waupelani Dr., but there's also mention of a location in Beachwood, Ohio, under the name Embassy of Hearthside, which can be confusing, but both offer a good list of rehabilitation and care services in a well-prepared environment.

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