Proactive COVID-19 regulation handling and updates
Wide range of activities and strong socialization
Clean and comfortable environment
High-quality, top-notch accommodations
Small size enabling personalized attention
Highly recommended by families
Informative tours with questions answered
Summary of reviews
Overall sentiment: The review summaries for Forest City Personal Care are uniformly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of care, the professionalism and warmth of staff, and the facility's communication practices. Multiple reviewers explicitly state high confidence in the facility, recommend it to others, and describe relief and gratitude for how loved ones are treated.
Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is high-quality, attentive care. Reviews repeatedly use phrases such as "treated like family," "family-like care," and note that staff "goes above and beyond." Both direct caregivers and administrative staff are singled out for kindness, responsiveness, and professionalism. Reviewers describe staff as attentive, caring, and polite to families and residents. Several summaries highlight that staff respond promptly to questions, keep families informed, and provide timely and thorough updates.
Management and communication: Management and administration receive strong, specific praise. The administrator is described as going "above and beyond," and administrative staff are noted as being very good during tours and daily interactions. Communication practices are emphasized as a strength: reviewers mention that tours answer all questions, that administration keeps families posted about visitation and COVID-19 regulations, and that responses to inquiries are timely and thorough. This indicates a pattern of proactive, transparent communication and a family-oriented administrative approach.
Facilities and environment: Reviewers describe the environment as comfortable and consistently clean. Accommodations are described as "top notch," and the facility's small size is framed positively—enabling "amazing attention" and personalized care. The consistent references to cleanliness and comfort reinforce the overall impression of a well-maintained, resident-centered setting.
Activities and socialization: Another clear strength is programming and social opportunities. Multiple summaries mention "lots of activities," "tons of interaction," "lots of fun things to do," and strong socialization. Reviewers credit the facility with creating many opportunities for engagement, which contributes to resident well-being and reassures families that residents are active and cared for socially as well as medically or holistically.
Notable patterns and omissions: The reviews are overwhelmingly positive and come from family members or visitors, indicating high family satisfaction and trust. There are no negative comments or explicit concerns reported in these summaries. Areas not addressed in the provided reviews include specifics on medical or clinical care beyond attentiveness, meal/dining quality, cost/affordability, and details on staff continuity or turnover. Those omissions mean prospective families might still want to ask targeted questions about clinical oversight, dining options, pricing, and staff schedules during a tour.
Conclusion: Based on these summaries, Forest City Personal Care projects a consistent, highly favorable reputation for compassionate, family-oriented caregiving, strong leadership and communication, a clean and comfortable environment, and robust activity programming. Families report feeling confident and relieved about loved ones' care. While the summaries do not surface any negatives, prospective families should still verify specifics not covered in these reviews (clinical details, dining, costs) during their own visit or inquiry.
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Location
Forest City Personal Care is located at 911 Delaware St, Forest City, Pennsylvania, 18421.
About Forest City Personal Care
Forest City Personal Care sits on Delaware Street in Forest City, PA, and offers a calm place for seniors to live with the care they need. The community has room for up to 36 residents on a single floor, so getting around stays simple and less confusing for many folks who want to avoid stairs. They offer different living spaces, from private to semi-private and even some deluxe rooms for those who want more room. The staff helps with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and medication, and there's always someone around to help at any hour, including trained nurses for those who require more medical care as well as therapists for physical, occupational, and speech needs.
This facility covers several care types, so people who need assisted living, memory care for dementia, respite care after an illness or injury, or even independent living can all find options. Residents can join a full calendar of daily activities meant to keep minds and bodies active, and experienced caregivers make sure everyone gets a chance for socializing, learning, and just plain fun. There's a well-stocked library and a computer room for anyone who likes to read or use the internet, and the beauty salon is there for haircuts and other grooming. Beautiful grounds and paved walking paths give a safe spot for fresh air, while cozy common areas invite relaxation or chat with friends.
The dining area serves meals in a restaurant style, and there's always an effort to keep a healthy, enjoyable menu. Housekeeping and laundry services are part of the support system, and religious services are offered for those who want them. Medication management is handled with care, and safety features around the building meet state standards for health and caregiver-to-resident ratio. The staff at Forest City Personal Care tries to balance independence and the help seniors need, providing a secure place that suits a wide range of people, including those wanting home care, skilled nursing, or long-term living. The facility gets solid reviews and stays focused on giving honest, supportive care in a warm setting.
People often ask...
Forest City Personal Care offers assisted living.
There are 2 photos of Forest City Personal Care on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 911 Delaware St, Forest City, Pennsylvania 18421.
No, Forest City Personal Care 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.
Safety & Compliance
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.
Found three deficiencies: an uncovered bedside mobility device, medications not dated after opening, and an incomplete risk assessment for a bedside mobility device.
2600.Wheelchairs, walkers, prosthetic devices and other apparatus must be clean, in good repair and free of hazards.
2600.Storing Medications
2600.Additional Assessment
23 Jun 2026Inspection
23 Jun 2026Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
16 Jun 2026Inspection
16 Jun 2026Inspection
Investigated a complaint; found no deficiencies.
27 May 2026Inspection
27 May 2026Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across fire safety, sanitation, medication management, and resident equipment, with corrective actions planned and implemented.
—Annual Training Content
—Training Record
—Staff Training Plan
—Resident Personal Equipment
—Locking Poisonous Materials
—Sanitary Conditions
—First Aid Kit
—Refrigerator/Freezer Temps
—Outdated Food
—Lint Removal and Duct Cleaning
—Unobstructed Egress
—Fire Drill Records
—Alternate Exit Routes
—Medical Evaluation Information
—Self-administration Assessment
—Storing Medications
—Resident's Meds Labeled
—Additional Assessment
23 Apr 2026Inspection
23 Apr 2026Inspection
Identified a deficiency in the annual medical evaluation: it did not indicate whether secured dementia care was needed and lacked a medication addendum.
141.b.1.Medical evaluation at least annually
25 Mar 2026Inspection
25 Mar 2026Inspection
Found failures to report incidents within 24 hours and to ensure hot water under pressure in resident areas, resulting in two cited deficiencies.
2600.16cWritten Incident Report
2600.89aWater Pressure
29 Dec 2025Inspection
29 Dec 2025Inspection
Found that a preadmission screening form was not completed prior to admission.
Type A224aPreadmission screening
17 Dec 2025Inspection
17 Dec 2025Inspection
Found no deficiencies. The process included on-site and off-site activities in December 2025.
16 Dec 2025Inspection
16 Dec 2025Inspection
Investigated a staff derogatory remark toward a resident and found failures to report promptly and to uphold resident dignity.
2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
2600.42.cTreatment of Residents
04 Nov 2025Inspection
04 Nov 2025Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
26 Aug 2025Inspection
26 Aug 2025Inspection
Found deficiencies related to annual medical evaluations and additional assessments not consistently current.
Type B141.b.1Annual medical evaluation
Type B225.cAdditional assessment
22 Jul 2025Inspection
22 Jul 2025Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
20 Mar 2025Inspection
20 Mar 2025Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication administration documentation and adherence to prescribed orders; two instances showed doses recorded as given but not actually administered.
2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Administration
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
09 Jul 2024Inspection
09 Jul 2024Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies in areas including trash management, food storage, combustible materials, and medication handling, including insulin administration practices.
2600.85dTrash in bathrooms and kitchens must be covered
2600.103iOutdated or spoiled food; dented cans
2600.125aCombustible materials near heat sources
2600.181dStoring medication in resident rooms
2600.183dPrescription current; dating/receipt of opened medications
2600.184aMedication labeling; original pharmacy label
2600.187bDate/Time of medication administration
2600.187dFollow prescriber's orders
2600.190bInsulin injections; staff training
04 Oct 2023Inspection
04 Oct 2023Inspection
Identified several deficiencies related to food safety practices and fire drill recordkeeping. Required corrective actions and ongoing compliance.
2600.103.eLeft Overs
2600.103.hThawing Food
2600.103.iOutdated Food
2600.132aMonthly Fire Drill
2600.132cFire Drill Records
2600.132eFire Drill Sleeping Hours
18 Jul 2023Inspection
18 Jul 2023Inspection
Found deficiencies in record confidentiality, resident funds refunds, First Aid/CPR training, food safety, emergency preparedness, medical evaluations, and medication records.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.28fResident's Funds and 30-day Refund
2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
2600.103iOutdated Food
2600.107cFood/Water 3 Day Supply
2600.132aMonthly Fire Drill
2600.132dEvacuation
2600.132eFire Drill Sleeping Hours
2600.132gFire Drills Days/Times
2600.132hDesignated Meeting Place
2600.141aMedical Evaluation Information
2600.182bPrescription Medication
2600.183dPrescription Current
2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187aMedication Record
27 May 2022Inspection
27 May 2022Inspection
Determined that compliance with the cited requirements has been achieved and must be maintained.
2600Preadmission Screen Form
2600Support Plan Refuse Sign
05 May 2022Inspection
05 May 2022Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies related to staff orientation, rights training, and emergency planning. Noted gaps in medical documentation, preadmission screening, support plan signatures, waste management, and medication storage.
2600FS Orientation
2600Rights/Abuse 40 Hours
2600Trash Outside
2600Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
2600Medical Evaluation Information
2600Preadmission Screen
2600Support Plan Signatures
2600Meds and Syringes Locked
06 Apr 2022Inspection
06 Apr 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified during the licensing activity on 2022-04-06.
04 Jun 2021Inspection
04 Jun 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal; the license was valid for one year and required annual inspections.
29 Apr 2021Inspection
29 Apr 2021Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and ongoing compliance must be maintained.
2600.3.c.Post Current License
2600.26.a.Quality Management Plan
2600.66.a.Staff Training Plan
2600.81.b.Resident Personal Equipment
2600.96.a.First Aid Kit
2600.121.a.Unobstructed Egress
2600.124Notice to Fire Department
2600.125.a.Combustible Storage
2600.183.b.Meds and Syringes Locked
2600.227.d.Support Plan Medical/Dental
15 Apr 2021Inspection
15 Apr 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations were identified during the review.
14 Oct 2020Inspection
14 Oct 2020Inspection
Found a deficiency where a resident's support plan was not updated to reflect a recent incident and need for increased supervision. It involved documentation for medical/behavioral care services.
2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
15 Sept 2020Inspection
15 Sept 2020Inspection
Found abuse involving two residents.
Type B2600.42.b.Abuse
29 Jul 2020Inspection
29 Jul 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal application.
11 Feb 2019Inspection
11 Feb 2019Inspection
Renewed and issued a regular license for a personal care home following renewal application.
15 Jan 2019Inspection
15 Jan 2019Inspection
Found multiple regulatory violations related to staff training, exit safety, and resident-record documentation during the licensing activities. A corrective plan was issued and progress was deemed partially adequate.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.65(g)Training topics for annual training
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.100(b)Snow and ice removal
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.132(t)Alternate exit routes during fire drills
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)Medication storage and handling
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.252Resident records - required content
14 Feb 2018Inspection
14 Feb 2018Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal; capacity set at 36 residents.
23 Jan 2018Inspection
23 Jan 2018Inspection
Found two violations: confidential resident information was exposed and a glucose meter was not calibrated to the correct date and time.
Type A2600.18A home shall comply with applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations
Type A2600.185(a)The home shall develop and implement procedures for the safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff
22 Feb 2017Inspection
22 Feb 2017Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal review.
08 Feb 2017Inspection
08 Feb 2017Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies related to safety and medical documentation, including incomplete medical evaluations, improper storage of medications, and missing signatures on resident assessments and plans.
Granted a license renewal for a personal care home with capacity for 36 residents, valid for a one-year period.
12 Feb 2016Inspection
12 Feb 2016Inspection
Determined compliance after a licensing inspection conducted February 12, 2016.
25 Feb 2015Inspection
25 Feb 2015Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory violations related to unsigned admission contracts, incomplete preadmission screenings, and missing hair/eye color information in resident records, along with a safety hazard from ice and snow on exterior walkways.
2600.100(b)Contract signature
2600.224(c)Preadmission screening
2600.252Resident records – hair/eye color information
11 Feb 2015Inspection
11 Feb 2015Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal; the license was enclosed.
11 Mar 2014Inspection
11 Mar 2014Inspection
Identified violations related to exit signage and smoking-related fire hazards, including missing exit signs and improper disposal of smoking materials.
55 Pa.Code § 2600.133(a)(1)Exit signage
55 Pa.Code § 2600.144(c)(1)Proper safeguards inside and outside of the home to prevent fire hazards (smoking)
55 Pa.Code § 2600.144(c)(1)Smoking-related fire hazards
14 Feb 2014Inspection
14 Feb 2014Inspection
Granted renewal license and issued a certificate of compliance with a defined capacity.
01 Aug 2013Inspection
01 Aug 2013Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found that two residents' assessment plans did not address wandering tendencies.
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600-2600.221(g)Documentation in resident's support plan
26 Mar 2013Inspection
26 Mar 2013Inspection
Identified several regulatory violations including failure to post required notices, incomplete staff training records, and deficiencies in fire drill documentation.
2600.3Posting of license and required notices
2600.65(0)Staff training records
2600.132(c)Fire drill records
21 Feb 2013Inspection
21 Feb 2013Inspection
Granted renewal of the license for a personal care service with capacity for 36 residents. The license is valid through June 6, 2014.
01 May 2012Inspection
01 May 2012Inspection
Identified violations of state rules for resident medical evaluations and staff medication training, and missing fire-department notification details.
55 Pa.Code §2600.125(b)Medical evaluation within 15 days of admission
55 Pa.Code §2600.182(b)Fire-safety notification
17 Nov 2011Inspection
17 Nov 2011Inspection
Determined that the facility did not meet the required tub/shower ratio for residents, resulting in a deficiency citation.
55 Pa.Code §2600Tub/shower ratio
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