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Getz Personal Care Home

1026 Scenic Drive,, Kunkletown, PA 18058

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(570) 629-1334

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,668

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,584
  • Average State Price: $4,922
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Getz Personal Care Home Description

    Getz Personal Care Home is a large 60 bed community that offers assisted living and is about 12.3 miles outside the small town of Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Getz Personal Care Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 30 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Kunkletown
  • Ranking in State: 1064 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Food and Dining B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews express serious concerns about the quality of care, including unattended falls, theft, poor food quality, and lack of proper medication supervision.
    • Some reviewers mention issues with cleanliness, staffing levels, and responsiveness to resident needs.
    • There are mixed opinions on the food, with some finding it lacking in quality and variety, while others are satisfied.
    • Positive comments highlight friendly and caring staff, a variety of activities, and well-kept facilities.
    • Concerns were raised about the handling of residents with dementia or those requiring more intensive care.
    • Several reviewers appreciate the rural setting, cleanliness, and the sense of community at the care home.
    • Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the management and administrative staff, citing poor communication and unprofessional behavior.
    • There are reports of billing irregularities and concerns over the cost of care relative to the services provided.
    • Activities such as Zumba, therapy, bingo, and live entertainment are mentioned positively.
    • A few reviews are unrelated to senior living experiences, focusing instead on cryptocurrency investments.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with some residents and their families having positive experiences, while others raise significant concerns about the care and management of the facility.


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    Health

    Prescription Delivery

    Podiatrist

    Physician

    Occupational Therapy Available

    Personal Care


    Services

    Shopping

    Laundry

    Housekeeping

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Toileting


    Activities

    Movies

    Card Games

    Respite Care

    Picnics

    Gardening

    Ice Cream Socials


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop

    Handrails

    Beautiful Grounds

    Wifi Throughout

    Dining Room


    Room Amenities

    Window With A View

    Cable And Wifi

    Emergency Call System

    Central Air Conditioning

    Personal Decorations

    Lockable Doors


    Dining

    Home-style Cooking

    Fresh Local Produce

    Special Dietary Needs

    Common Dining Room

    Eating


    Transportation

    Bus Transportation

    Shopping Trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Palmerton which is 12.3 miles away and has a population of 5,305 (very small town).
    • The average income is $60,032, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 51.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 38 days of snow and 172 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.59 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 93.0, Moderate Days 10.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

    Click the button above to explore the neighborhood

    Supermarkets

    ShopRite
    5.3 miles away
    Polish Delight
    5.4 miles away
    Weis
    5.6 miles away
    Ahart's
    9.9 miles away
    Country Harvest
    11.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Shuttle Bus
    6.5 miles away

    Banks

    Wayne Bank
    3.5 miles away
    KeyBank
    4.3 miles away
    First Northern Bank & Trust
    4.9 miles away
    American Crypto ATM
    5.5 miles away
    Mauch Chunk Trust Company
    5.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono West
    11.2 miles away
    St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus
    11.7 miles away
    Saint Luke's Palmerton Campus
    12.2 miles away
    Saint Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus
    13.2 miles away
    Saint Luke's Gnaden Huetten Campus
    14.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    3.5 miles away
    Blakeslee Pharmacy
    10.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    11.8 miles away
    Shipman's Pharmacy
    12.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    12.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Harleman Dentistry
    6.3 miles away
    Pocono Pines Dental
    10.2 miles away
    Chestnuthill Dental
    10.3 miles away
    David J. Pollack
    10.3 miles away
    Serenity Advanced Dentistry
    11.3 miles away

    Parks

    Indian Mountain Lake Park
    2.9 miles away
    State Game Lands Number 38
    4.0 miles away
    State Game Lands Number 129
    4.6 miles away
    West End Regional Park
    4.9 miles away
    Hickory Run State Park
    5.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Chalet Village
    6.3 miles away
    Walnutport Plaza
    14.9 miles away
    Stroud Mall
    14.9 miles away
    Carbon Plaza Mall
    15.3 miles away
    Main Street Plaza
    16.6 miles away

    Culture

    Amphitheater
    2.3 miles away
    Penns Peak concert Ampitheatre
    10.4 miles away
    Fire Circle
    12.0 miles away
    The Gallery
    13.5 miles away
    Mauch Chunk Opera House
    13.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    China 8
    3.4 miles away
    New Star
    3.7 miles away
    La Roma Pizza
    3.7 miles away
    New York Pizza Girl
    3.9 miles away
    Effort Diner
    4.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 60 total beds.

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