St. John Community

Caring99844550

It so happened that my sister had volunteered at St. John, so I was glad she could go somewhere that she was familiar with before she passed away. I saw activities on the calendar, but she wasn't able to partake in anything like that. They did try to encourage her when she was alert. The security was very good as far as I know. I had to stay at night sometimes, they were very caring as they made sure I was comfortable too, and I can't think of anything they could improve on frankly. I was very pleased.

Caring38692

St John provides compassionate, efficient service to my 96 year old mother-in-law. From the day she was admitted she has been content there and well cared for. The staff is loving and patient and there are activities that she enjoys. She also enjoys the meals and the snacks. It's a place where she can be herself despite her dementia and be accepted and comfortable.

caring11273

My mother has been in St John Lutheran Care Center since July. It's a nice place. It's clean and well-maintained and the staff is cheerful and attentive.

Bob Robertson

The LAS St John facility is certainly one I would recommend. The grounds are meticulously maintained. Inside the facility the resources are top notch. They maintain a game room, pool for senior water aerobics. The residents also stated that the food was much better than they expected in an assisted living facility. The nursing and orderly staff are all very personable and treat the resident with the respect that the elders have earned the right too.

mas388

While visiting this facility, I was impressed by the politeness of the staff. However, many of the times that my grandfather needed assistance, it took a very long time for a nurse to assist us. I believe this is because the facility is not staffed well enough to care for the resident. I also was not impressed with the cleanliness of the facility. Although everything appeared clean, the stench of dirty sheets could be smelled as soon as you walked out of the elevator. On a more positive note,I was impressed by the food the residents were given. There was proper variety of the essential food groups and vitamins as well as being tailored to the individual patient when needed. I was also upset by the constant rerooming of my grandfather. While being placed in the facility was difficult enough for him, the transition was made even more difficult by the constant relocating. This delayed him from getting in a set routine and used to the facility. In this sense, I was very disappointed by the facility's ability to be prepared for my grandfather's arrival.

grammiesgirl

As we entered the building I first noticed a friendly, clean environment. We were immediately welcomed and directed to his room. The receptionist was not only helpful but very friendly, and made us feel at ease from the moment we entered.The room was very spacious, clean and homey. He had quick access to a balcony to enjoy some fresh air. The nurse and staff that came in his room while we visiting were very friendly and pleasant. They made us feel as if we were visiting him at his home, and not a care facility. I was pleasantly surprised with the staff and atmosphere. The home is mainly for older individuals, but being a younger person I feared he would be out of place and uncomfortable. This was not the case at all. We had a very nice experience, and he speaks highly of his care while he was there. I would highly recommend St. Johns to anyone that asks me about my experiences there.

SnowboardAlb

This is a very large facility, and all the employees seem to be friendly and caring. My main concern is that it is understaffed. Good care is given to your loved ones, but if they are seeking social interaction with the workers, its best to take them somewhere else. The doctors there are knowledgeable but they too have a heavy case load. I really don't think they know one patient from the next unless the chart is in front of them. There is a lot of housekeeping and maintenance staffed during the day, you can find one easily if you have a problem. Nurses and aides, however, always seem to be too busy to talk to and take a very long time to answer the call bells. (My grandmother once had to wait 20 minutes to get clean silverware after she dropped hers...her food was cold by then) My grandmother does enjoy all the bingo and activities. There is a hair salon in the building where she gets it set every week. All in all it is a clean and safe environment, they just don't seem to have enough caregivers in such a large facility.

HugoBandit

We had to move my grandfather into this facility when we decided that it was not safe for him to live on his own any longer. The staff has been nothing but wonderful to him. He is not exactly the easiest person to try and care for because he can be downright ornery. The staff has been very helpful with my dad as he was trying to get all of the paperwork straightened out for the payment and insurance coverage. I think that if I had to find something to complain about, that the only thing I could think of is the fact that the visitor's elevator tends to be out of service for maintenance. Other than that, I could not have found a more caring place for my grandfather to spend the last years of his life.

JudyMills

When entering St. Johns Specialty Care Center you will find the warm welcome from the receptionist at the entrance. Directions and a visitors badge are provided for security purposes. This center is located in the small, but quaint town of Mars, PA. The facility as a whole is designed with specific areas for patients: Demmentia, Alzheimers, Long Term Acute Ventilator Care, and General Care units. They have a new center just opening this month May 2011 for the memory impaired and this center is classified under personal care. The staff are very friendly and accomodating to the needs of the patient and family. The serene environment and location of this center makes it a nice choice for a family who desires the small town feel.