I'm pleased with the care my mother receives-kind, attentive nurses and wonderful daily staff support. The facility is very clean, rooms are nice, laundry is done and sanitized daily, and there's a beauty shop; Kate was especially helpful and explained everything. They provided personal contact info, a mailing address, and a donation request, and overall I feel confident leaving my mom here.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
Pricing
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Plumbing and sanitation maintenance failures affecting resident areas
Inconsistent meal quality and dining service
Weaknesses in discharge planning and care-continuity for residents needing higher-level care
Inconsistent administrative communication and follow-through
Summary of reviews
Reviewer feedback for St Jude's Haven presents a mix of clear strengths and operational concerns. Positive comments center on the facility’s cleanliness, daily laundry service and sanitized laundry area, pleasant resident rooms, and available amenities such as an on-site beauty shop. Several accounts highlight compassionate, communicative staff and attentive nursing care, and some families describe strong, person-focused interactions between staff and their loved ones.
Care quality shows a divided picture. Families praised the bedside manner and day-to-day caregiving from many nursing and support staff, but there are recurring process concerns that could affect clinical reliability. Reviewers describe interruptions or gaps in medication administration and indicate unpredictability in overnight staffing levels; these issues suggest potential vulnerabilities in medication-management and coverage protocols that prospective families should review closely.
Dining and activities information is limited and mixed. One account criticized meal quality and choices, indicating inconsistent dining standards; at the same time, the presence of a beauty shop and references to staff engagement suggest some on-site services and social supports are available. Prospective residents should ask the facility for current menus, dietary accommodations, and a schedule of recreational or social activities.
Facility condition and maintenance are described in both positive and negative terms. The building and rooms are characterized as clean and well-kept, with routine laundry services and sanitation practices noted. However, reviewers also raise sanitation and plumbing maintenance concerns that impacted resident areas, and extended outages of the call/alert system were cited. These maintenance and infrastructure issues point to gaps in facility upkeep and emergency/assistance readiness.
Management and communication patterns are another area of concern. Comments reference unmet commitments and inconsistent follow-through on care plans, as well as concerns about the tone of administrative communication in at least one case. There are also mentions of discharge decisions and transitions that did not align with family expectations, indicating possible weaknesses in discharge planning and continuity for residents who require a higher level of skilled care.
Overall, St Jude's Haven appears to offer several tangible strengths—clean facilities, daily laundry, pleasant rooms, and many staff who provide attentive, compassionate care—but there are operational patterns that merit careful inquiry. Families touring the facility should ask for documentation of staffing levels (including overnight coverage), medication-administration protocols, call-system maintenance history, plumbing/sanitation response plans, sample menus, and the facility’s process for discharge planning and escalation to higher-level skilled services. Clarifying these areas can help determine whether the facility’s positives align with a prospective resident’s needs and safety expectations.
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Location
St Jude's Haven is located at 1072 Mt Airy Dr, Johnstown, PA, 15904.
About St Jude's Haven
St Jude's Haven sits in Johnstown, PA, and it gives seniors different types of care in a homey setting where people can feel safe and cared for, and you'll see folks living there who might need help with bathing, dressing, or taking their medicine, and maybe others who do fine on their own but still like knowing someone's nearby if something happens or if they need a hand. The place provides hospice and palliative care when that's needed, and the staff pay attention to things like personal care, mobility, and comfort, maintaining a caregiver-to-resident ratio as the licenses require, and you'll find care for people who need memory support or dementia care too. There's a personal care home section, assisted living for folks who don't want to manage a house anymore, independent living for those still wanting some freedom, and a residential care home if someone needs a live-in caregiver. The facility has services for nursing care, incontinence care, and activities for daily living, along with options for remote patient monitoring and transportation for appointments or shopping. People can use furnished rooms, get scheduled meals in the dining room-including special diets-and there's a garden for residents, walking paths, and spaces for movies and group activities, plus help with housekeeping and laundry. Families can share important information easily thanks to a special page for recording and sharing details so things don't get forgotten or lost in all the stress. For end-of-life times, you'll find memorial items including caskets and urns, help with flowers, obituaries, and creating memorial websites, with grief support if someone needs to talk, and there are options for fundraising or connecting families. The place follows rules with regular health and safety inspections, and keeps its policy information, terms and privacy agreement available online, and you can check resources like a blog, webinars, and a care directory. With all the features like movie nights, daily programs, and special community events, plus electronic visit verification and care coordination, St Jude's Haven tries to cover most needs that come up as people age, and the community's scored about 3.6 on different reviews that look at safety, comfort, and how people seem to get along, so you've got a variety of services in one spot, tailored to fit changing situations, whether someone just wants a little help, needs nursing care, or is looking for a place where end-of-life support is handled with care and respect.
People often ask...
St Jude's Haven offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,604 per month.
St Jude's Haven offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.
The full address for this community is 1072 Mt Airy Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904.
No, St Jude's Haven 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 multiple deficiencies related to background checks, medication management, patient safety equipment, food labeling, and resident rights. Violations were cited.
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.81.bResident Personal Equipment
2600.103.eLeft Overs
2600.183.dPrescription Current
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.191Resident Right to Refuse
2600.227.cSupport Plan Revision
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
05 Mar 2024Inspection
05 Mar 2024Inspection
Audited findings revealed numerous deficiencies across contracts, staffing, medication management, diet, safety, and recordkeeping, including missing contracts, inadequate staff training, and improper handling of medications and records.
Identified numerous deficiencies in resident contracts, staffing, medications, diet, medical records, and safety, leading to a provisional license being issued.
2600.25aWritten Contract and Review
2600.25bContract Signatures
2600.28eDeath of a Resident
2600.41eSigned Statement
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.54aDirect Care Staff Qualifications
2600.60aStaffing Plan
2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
2600.161aMeals
2600.161dDietary Needs
2600.161eDietary Alternatives
2600.162cMenus Posted
2600.181cSelf-administration Assessment
2600.181fRecord of Medication
2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.186aAuthorized Prescriber
2600.187aMedication Record
2600.190aCompletion Medication Course
2600.190bInsulin Injections
2600.191Resident Right to Refuse
2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
2600.225aAssessment 15 Days
2600.252Content of Resident Records
2600.254aRecords Discharge/Active
27 Sept 2023Inspection
27 Sept 2023Inspection
Identified numerous deficiencies in contracts, resident rights, staffing, training, diet, medications, and record-keeping, leading to a first provisional license being issued.
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.25aWritten Contract and Review
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.25bContract Signatures
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.28eDeath of a Resident
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.41eSigned Statement
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.54aDirect Care Staff
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.60aStaff/Support Plan
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.65e12 Hours Annual Training
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.82cLocking Poisonous Materials
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.103cFood Protected
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.103eLeftOvers
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.131fFire Extinguisher Inspection
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.141aMedical Evaluation
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.161aMeals
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.161dDietary Needs
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.161eDietary Alternatives
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.162cMenus Posted
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.162eMenu Changes
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.181cSelf-administration Assessment
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.181fRecord of Medication
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.186aAuthorized Prescriber
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.187aMedication Record
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.190aCompletion Medication Course
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.190bInsulin Injections
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.191Resident Right to Refuse
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.225aAssessment 15 Days
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.252Record Content
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.254aRecords Discharge/Active
27 Feb 2023Inspection
27 Feb 2023Inspection
Found two safety deficiencies: an obstructed egress due to a lift and a portable space heater in use near a resident.
2600Unobstructed Egress
2600Portable space heaters prohibited
16 Feb 2023Inspection
16 Feb 2023Inspection
Investigated and identified multiple deficiencies in safety, training, and medication practices.
Identified multiple deficiencies across care, safety, medications, nutrition, and recordkeeping, including abuse, incomplete medical evaluations, missing assessments, improper medication handling, and unlocked records.
Identified deficiencies in medical evaluations, menus, medication administration, and records security.
2600.141.aMedical evaluation not complete
2600.162.cMenus not prepared and posted
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.190.aMedication Administration Training
2600.254.aRecords Discharge/Active
15 Jun 2021Inspection
15 Jun 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal and noted that an onsite inspection would occur within the next twelve months. The license was issued in response to the renewal application.
04 Mar 2020Inspection
04 Mar 2020Inspection
Renewed the license following renewal application; no deficiencies cited.
14 Aug 2019Inspection
14 Aug 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to the storage and labeling of poisonous materials and to fire drill log documentation.
55 Pa.Code 2600.82(c)Storage and labeling of poisons
—Fire drill log maintenance
08 Mar 2019Inspection
08 Mar 2019Inspection
The license was renewed after correcting a name error, approving the continuation of operations.
15 Aug 2018Inspection
15 Aug 2018Inspection
Found a carbon monoxide alarm was not installed and fire drills were not conducted with proper timing; violations cited.
2600.18Compliance with applicable laws
2600.132(g)Fire drills
26 Feb 2018Inspection
26 Feb 2018Inspection
Granted renewal license following review and described ongoing inspection requirements.
11 Aug 2017Inspection
11 Aug 2017Inspection
Found deficiencies in medical evaluations, meal planning, and medication management. Some records lacked required fields, menus were not posted in advance, and medication administration documentation and drug expiry controls were inadequate.
Type A2600.141(a)(2)Medical evaluation must include required fields
Type A2600.162(c)Menus must be prepared and posted in advance
Type A2600.187(a)Medication administration records must document the staff who administered medications
Type A2600.183(d)Only current prescription, OTC, sample and CAM may be kept in the home
01 Mar 2017Inspection
01 Mar 2017Inspection
Concluded no deficiencies; renewal license issued for a personal care home.
24 Aug 2016Inspection
24 Aug 2016Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies including failure to provide itemized quarterly financial transaction records, inadequate administrator qualifications, and missing or incomplete medical evaluations and care plans for residents.
2600.20(b)(8)Itemized accounts of financial transactions
2600.53(a)Administrator qualifications
2600.227(a)Written care/support plan within 30 days
2600.141(a)Medical evaluation timing
12 May 2016Inspection
12 May 2016Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate a personal care home, valid through 2017-06-20.
29 Feb 2016Inspection
29 Feb 2016Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication management and staff training, including improper medication records, storage issues, and out-of-date practicum requirements.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.183(e)Prescription medications, OTC medications and CAM storage
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.187(a)Medication records
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.190(a)Staff competency; medications administration course
23 Sept 2015Inspection
23 Sept 2015Inspection
Identified a violation related to staff conduct toward residents; profanity was reported by multiple sources in areas accessible to residents.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.54(a)A resident shall be treated with dignity and respect
13 May 2015Inspection
13 May 2015Inspection
Investigated a refrigeration violation and found a reach-in freezer lacked a thermometer.
55 Pa.Code 2600.103(f)Thermometer required in refrigerators/freezers
25 Mar 2015Inspection
25 Mar 2015Inspection
Renewed and issued a regular license for a personal care home with a maximum capacity of 17 residents; a routine onsite inspection was noted to occur within the next year.
22 Apr 2014Inspection
22 Apr 2014Inspection
Found violations involving confidential resident records, inadequate first aid kit contents, and incomplete medication records.
2600.17Resident records confidentiality
2600.96(a)First aid kit contents
2600.183(e)Storage and handling of prescription medications
Granted a regular license to operate a personal care home at the specified site; the license remains in effect through 2015-06-20.
06 Sept 2013Inspection
06 Sept 2013Inspection
Investigated multiple violations including failure to report incidents within 24 hours, missing medication administration records, and privacy concerns from camera use.
Type A2600.16(c)Reporting to the Department
Type A2600.187(a)Medication Records
Type A2600.42(s)Right to privacy – video recording
Type A2600.42(s)Right to privacy – signage
13 Mar 2013Inspection
13 Mar 2013Inspection
Investigated multiple regulatory violations involving safety of materials, staffing background checks, evacuation procedures, and medical evaluations.
2600.82(c)Poisonous materials kept locked and inaccessible
2600.52Hiring, retention and utilization of staff
2600.132(c)Emergency evacuation drills
2600.141(a)(1)Medical evaluations
01 Feb 2012Inspection
01 Feb 2012Inspection
Investigated found deficiencies in staffing background checks, staff training, residents' medication rights education, smoking policy, and annual training requirements.
55 Pa.Code §2600Staff qualifications and facility requirements
55 Pa.Code §2600Medication rights education
55 Pa.Code §2600Smoking policies
55 Pa.Code §2600Annual staff training
55 Pa.Code §2600Background checks / eligibility
20 Jan 2011Inspection
20 Jan 2011Inspection
Identified deficiencies in staff training and safety compliance, with direct care staff lacking required training and some providing unsupervised care.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Direct care staff training and competency
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Direct care staff training and competency
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Regulations governing staff training (fire safety and related topics)
12 Jan 2010Inspection
12 Jan 2010Inspection
Investigated found missing current assessment for a resident and missing annual assessments for residents.
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