LECOM at Village Square

    149 W 22nd St, Erie, PA 16502
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.9ยท73 reviews

    Caring staff, clean facility, supportive

    My mother has been living here and I'm very pleased. The staff-especially nurses Mary and Nicole and activity team Xavier and Nordia-are hardworking, caring, and treat residents like family. The facility is clean, meals are good, and there are diverse, engaging activities, strong social opportunities, and a helpful independence/transportation program that make her stay comfortable and well cared for.

    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

    2.90ยท(73)

    Overall rating

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

      2.9
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Attentive nursing and direct-care staff
    • Engaging, diverse activity program
    • Strong socialization and community atmosphere
    • Programs supporting resident independence and transportation
    • Supportive front-line caregivers who create a home-like environment
    • Responsive activity staff and event coordination
    • Generally satisfactory meal service for some residents
    • Well-maintained exterior grounds

    Cons

    • Aging, outdated residential units
    • Variable sanitation and odor concerns in common areas
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and responsiveness
    • Gaps in personal-care and pressure-prevention practices
    • Unreliable laundry and personal-belongings management
    • Security and financial-controls weaknesses, including theft allegations
    • Variable dining quality and meal-preparation consistency
    • Inconsistent staff communication and professionalism

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed but thematically consistent picture. Many families and visitors emphasize strong, compassionate front-line caregiving: attentive nurses and aides, as well as named staff members and activity coordinators, are frequently cited as a key strength. The activity program and social opportunities are repeatedly described as robust, with staff who create routine events and promote resident engagement; programs intended to support independence, including transportation services, are also highlighted positively.

    At the same time, multiple reviews raise operational and environmental concerns. The building and resident rooms are described as aged and in need of updates; reviewers mention small televisions, limited furnishings, and overall dated dรฉcor. Several accounts point to sanitation and odor concerns in particular common areas, which suggests inconsistent environmental maintenance. Exterior grounds are generally viewed more positively than interior condition.

    Care quality impressions are polarized. While many families praise individual caregivers for attentive, family-like treatment, other reports describe delays or gaps in personal-care responsiveness and in pressureโ€‘injury prevention practices. Short staffing and inconsistent responsiveness are recurrent themes and are often linked to these care concerns. There are also repeated mentions of inconsistent laundry handling, delayed labeling of clothing at admissions, and occasional lost or unreturned items, indicating weaknesses in personal-belongings workflows.

    Concerns about safety and security appear in several reviews. These include allegations of financial misconduct or theft and general worries about security controls and visitor/staff access procedures. Communication and professionalism are described as variable: some staff are praised for warmth and helpfulness, while others โ€” including front-desk interactions โ€” are characterized as brusque or unhelpful.

    Dining feedback is mixed: some residents and families find the meals satisfactory and appropriate, while others describe inconsistent food quality and mealtime management problems. These divergent experiences suggest variability in kitchen operations or in how meals are served across units or shifts.

    Overall, the facility appears to offer meaningful social programming and strong individual caregivers, especially within activities and some nursing staff, but faces systemic operational challenges tied to an aging building, inconsistent staffing and responsiveness, lapses in belongings and laundry management, and concerns about sanitation and security controls. Prospective residents and families would benefit from an on-site visit that includes: reviewing recent inspection reports, asking about staffing ratios and turnover, observing mealtime and activity periods, inspecting a representative room, and clarifying policies for laundry, valuables, and security measures.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • 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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    LECOM at Village Square is located at 149 W 22nd St, Erie, PA, 16502.

    About LECOM at Village Square

    LECOM at Village Square sits at 149 W 22nd St in Erie, PA and is a nursing home with a 2.3 rating from 3 reviews, and while folks can find a variety of services there, the place offers care for seniors who need different levels of help, with a total of 110 beds for skilled nursing care, both short-term and long-term stays, so you'll see a mix of people getting rehab or living there full time. This community falls under LECOM Health, which runs a range of health programs all over the Erie region and brings together places like LECOM Medical Center, Behavioral Health Pavilion, Corry Memorial Hospital, and Visiting Nurses Association of Erie County, so there's a connection to a much bigger health system. The site has both an Adult Day Center for respite care and a Center for Memory Impairment and Neurocognitive Disorders (MIND), and the staff help with healthy aging by trying to look after folks' minds, bodies, and spirits in ways that fit each person's needs. The facility also offers behavioral health services, general health care, rehab, and support for families caring for a loved one. Residents and visitors find resources from community programs including disaster mental health, opioid information, suicide prevention support, clinical trials, and educational material in a health library that covers medicines and tests. LECOM at Village Square stays linked to government-supported health programs, like ones under the Affordable Care Act, and works with HRSA-supported health centers. For a bit more, they also offer amenities from LECOM Senior Services and access to LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center, plus tools such as a symptom checker and interactive guides for health. The facility connects to digital services and social media, and folks can find more details by visiting their website. LECOM at Village Square suits seniors who need extra support and want options for care, offering a wide set of resources and programs for older adults in the Erie area.

    People often ask...

    LECOM at Village Square offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 149 W 22nd St, Erie, PA 16502.

    No, LECOM at Village Square 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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