Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    940 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate skilled nursing and rehab

    I placed my brother in this recovery-focused skilled nursing facility and couldn't be more grateful - the nurses, CNAs and aides were competent, compassionate, and attentive, and the PT/OT/ST team worked wonders getting him back home. Management was proactive, communication was solid, and the clean, welcoming environment made his stay comfortable. Staff truly became extended family; their devotion and follow-through gave us real peace of mind. I highly recommend this center for short-term rehab and skilled nursing care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    4.08·(74)

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      1.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
    • Hardworking CNAs and aides
    • Strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs
    • Successful short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Clean, odor-free facility environment
    • Welcoming and emotionally supportive staff culture
    • Proactive discharge planning and care navigation
    • Weekly physician rounds and clinical oversight
    • Friendly front-line staff and hospitality
    • Responsive therapy department and individualized treatment plans

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and scheduling
    • Delayed response to call-buttons and resident assistance
    • Inconsistent meal quality and limited fresh produce
    • Gaps in medication coordination and administration
    • Limited activities programming and social engagement options
    • Inconsistent room cleaning and sanitation practices
    • Gaps in safety practices and fall-prevention measures
    • Prioritization of billing and administrative processes over family communication
    • Allegations of staff theft and privacy breaches

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression Reviews indicate a facility with notable strengths in clinical rehabilitation and a number of committed front-line caregivers, balanced by operational and communication weaknesses that families should weigh. Many accounts praise the facility’s therapy programs and the compassion of nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff; conversely, reviewers repeatedly describe delays and inconsistencies in routine care processes, dining, and housekeeping that affect patient experience and perceived safety.

    Care quality and staff The strongest consistent theme is the dedication of clinical and therapy teams. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists receive high marks for producing measurable functional improvements and facilitating successful discharges home. Nursing staff and aides are frequently described as compassionate and supportive, providing emotional as well as clinical care for residents and families. However, staff capacity appears inconsistent: reviewers describe stretched CNAs, long call-button response times, and delayed assistance that have, in some cases, contributed to falls or readmissions. There are also several accounts of medication coordination lapses (for example, canceled or delayed doses) that point to gaps in clinical handoffs and physician–nurse coordination.

    Dining, activities, and facilities Dining is a recurrent concern. Patterns include inconsistent food temperature and quality, limited fresh vegetable and fruit options, and dissatisfaction with menu responsiveness to dietary requests. Housekeeping and sanitation receive mixed feedback: the facility is often described as generally clean and odor-free in public areas, but there are inconsistent reports about room cleaning and related sanitation issues. Activities programming is characterized as limited by several families; reviewers seeking a more robust social calendar or engagement options may find the offerings sparse compared with therapy-focused services.

    Management, communication, and safety patterns Several reviewers expressed frustration with administrative priorities and communication. Common themes include billing disputes, perceived emphasis on administrative processes, difficulty obtaining timely updates, and occasional discrepancies between management messaging and bedside care. Safety-related themes recur: long response times, fall events, x-ray or imaging delays, and concerns about pain management were noted. There are also serious, isolated allegations concerning staff conduct, including claims of theft and privacy breaches; these characterize specific incidents rather than an operational norm but warrant attention and verification by prospective families.

    Notable patterns and guidance for prospective families If the primary need is short-term, recovery-focused rehabilitation, the facility’s therapy strength and clinically engaged nursing teams are clear positives and have produced good outcomes for many residents. Prospective residents and families should, however, inquire specifically about current staffing ratios, fall-prevention protocols, medication-administration processes, and how dietary needs are accommodated. Ask management for recent staffing metrics, examples of activity schedules, and documentation of how billing and family communication are handled. For long-term placements or residents with complex medication or mobility needs, it is advisable to confirm continuity-of-care measures and to arrange direct conversations with nursing leadership and the therapy team prior to admission.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
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    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 940 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, 17013.

    About Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, also called ManorCare Health Services-Carlisle or Orchard Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, sits at 940 Walnut Bottom Road in Carlisle, PA, and right now, they aren't taking new patients, so folks will want to call them to see when spots open up again. Most of the staff speaks English, and people can find either private or semi-private rooms, each with TV and internet, along with phones for residents. The place works as both a Skilled Nursing Facility and a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, and they handle a range of care like skilled nursing, physical therapy, outpatient rehabilitation, short-term rehab, long-term care, memory care, and even psychiatric and psychoanalyst services, plus it operates as a personal care facility. Dining is full-service and residents also get access to lounges and activity areas, so there's space for both relaxing and social time, while housekeeping takes care of cleaning needs. Clinical and therapy teams try to match care to every person's ability, interest, and health needs, and they're set up for post-hospital recovery if someone needs that. Services can be traditional or more specialized, and they aim to give residents help that fits each one's needs.

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    Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 940 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013.

    No, Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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