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Mifflin Center

500 E. Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(610) 777-7841

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,281

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $9,292
  • Average State Price: $7,439
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Mifflin Center Description

    Mifflin Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Shillington, Pennsylvania and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    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

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.6
    Mifflin Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 49 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 4 communities in Shillington
  • Ranking in State: 1149 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Food and Dining D

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B


    Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Pennsylvania

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

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

    Reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some expressing significant dissatisfaction while others praise the care and environment provided.

    • Several reviews criticize the facility for incompetence, lack of cleanliness, and neglect, including patients not receiving timely medication or care, and unsanitary conditions.
    • Some family members reported a lack of communication regarding the declining health of their loved ones, leading to missed opportunities for final goodbyes.
    • Conversely, numerous reviews commend the facility for its attentive and loving staff, cleanliness, and well-maintained environment. Families appreciate the communication, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and feel their loved ones are treated with respect and care.
    • Positive remarks highlight the facility's effective respite program, the professionalism of the staff, and the quality of the rehabilitation services provided.
    • Concerns were raised about the facility's infrastructure being old and dated, with some organizational issues and inconsistencies in rules and regulations.
    • One review specifically mentions the excellent care provided by physical and occupational therapists, despite other shortcomings within the facility.
    • There are mentions of the facility's beautiful landscape and the variety of activities and programs available for residents, including special recognition for veterans.
    • While some reviews question the facility's overall rating and suggest a lack of respect for human decency, others express comfort and satisfaction with calling it home, praising the staff and the environment.

    In summary, while there are significant concerns regarding certain aspects of care and facility management, there is also a strong sense of appreciation for the staff's dedication and the quality of life provided to residents in other areas.


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    Health

    ShortStay Care

    LongTerm Care

    Memory Support

    Respite Care

    Palliative Care

    Rehabilitation Therapy


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Laundry Facility On-site

    Mail and Newspaper Service

    Pharmaceutical Delivery Service

    Phone Service

    Interpreter Services


    Activities

    Cultural, Educational, Religious and Social Activities

    Recreation Activities

    Recreational Programs

    Reading

    Pet Therapy


    Community Amenities

    Activity Room

    Wellness Programs

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

    Conveniently Located

    Scenic Views

    Suburban Setting


    Room Amenities

    Private and Semi-Private Rooms

    Fully Air Conditioned

    Individual Climate Control

    Fireplace in Living Room

    Cable Television

    Telephone


    Dining

    Dining Room

    In-room Dining Options

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Family Dining Room


    Pet

    Pets Permitted



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 136
    Total current residents: 131
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 7
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 C Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 C Smoke Deficiencies Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-12-01 2021-03-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2020-12-01 2021-03-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-12-01 2021-01-14 C Smoke Deficiencies Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Shillington which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 5,265 (very small town).
    • The average income is $66,798, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 55.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 150 days of rain, 24 days of snow and 190 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.46 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 199.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Redner's
    0.5 miles away
    Aldi
    0.6 miles away
    Giant
    0.7 miles away
    Shillington Farmers Market
    0.8 miles away
    Weis
    2.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Colebrookdale Railroad Station
    17.2 miles away
    Kutztown
    18.2 miles away
    Port Clinton-R&N
    19.5 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Stop 9
    3.1 miles away
    Stop 4
    3.1 miles away
    Stop 10
    3.1 miles away
    Stop 3
    3.1 miles away
    Stop 5
    3.2 miles away

    Banks

    BB&T
    0.6 miles away
    First National Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.8 miles away
    Santander
    1.4 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    Reading Hospital
    2.2 miles away
    Surgical Institute of Reading
    4.4 miles away
    Saint Joseph Medical Center
    5.3 miles away
    KidsPeace Berks Campus
    7.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.6 miles away
    Well Pharmacy
    10.7 miles away
    CVS/Pharmacy
    13.0 miles away
    Rite Aid Pharmacy
    13.2 miles away
    Royer's Pharmecy
    14.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Reading Oral Surgery Group
    0.7 miles away
    Dental Health Services
    3.3 miles away
    Children's Dental Health of Wyomissing
    3.3 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    4.3 miles away
    Dentist Office
    4.7 miles away

    Parks

    Shillington Park
    0.0 miles away
    Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
    0.8 miles away
    The Wyomissing Parklands
    1.0 miles away
    Pennwyn Playground
    1.0 miles away
    The Quarry Park
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Berkshire Mall
    2.9 miles away
    The Shoppes at Wyomissing
    3.5 miles away
    Bitplaza
    3.7 miles away
    Fairgrounds Square Mall
    5.7 miles away
    Morgantown Mall
    10.1 miles away

    Culture

    Miller Center for the Arts
    2.9 miles away
    Santander Performing Arts Center
    3.2 miles away
    Reading Civic Theatre
    3.5 miles away
    Genesius Theater
    3.5 miles away
    Freedman Gallery
    5.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
    0.5 miles away
    Mama's Pizza and Grill
    0.6 miles away
    California Bar and Grill
    0.8 miles away
    Friendly's
    1.0 miles away
    Manjia!
    1.1 miles away

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