William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation

    163 Summit Dr, Lewistown, PA 17044
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive staff clean bright facility

    I had a very positive experience. The nurses and caregivers were attentive, caring and communicative-thorough med reviews and prompt responses put me at ease. The facility is clean, bright and home-like with a lovely courtyard, plenty of activities and solid therapy. I feel confident leaving my loved one in their 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

    4.64·(138)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Strong therapy and rehabilitation program
    • Friendly, helpful frontline and administrative staff
    • Clean, well-maintained, odor-free environment
    • Organized admissions and visitor sign-in process
    • Daily laundry and routine housekeeping
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Patient-focused medication review and education
    • Garden and calming outdoor views
    • Family-oriented communication and updates
    • Appetizing meals and responsive kitchen improvements
    • Dog-friendly, welcoming atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism across units and shifts
    • Reduced engagement and responsiveness on night/overnight shifts
    • Intermittent understaffing affecting timeliness of care
    • Variable phone/administrative communication responsiveness
    • Inconsistent dining variety and menu rotation
    • Management and supervisory oversight gaps
    • Small/shared room sizes limiting privacy

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers describe a facility with several clear strengths in clinical care, rehabilitation, and facility upkeep, alongside recurring concerns about staffing consistency and management oversight. Many accounts emphasize high-quality nursing and therapy services, prompt clinical explanations, and thoughtful attention to residents’ comfort. At the same time, a consistent theme is variability in how those strengths are delivered across shifts and departments.

    Care and clinical services: Nursing and therapy are frequently praised. Families and residents cite compassionate, attentive nurses, thorough medication reviews, and an effective rehabilitation program that many characterized as instrumental to recovery. Clinical communication is often described as clear when present; however, there are recurring notes about delays in responsiveness and uneven engagement, particularly during night shifts or busy periods. These patterns suggest generally strong clinical processes that can be undermined by staffing or workflow inconsistencies.

    Staffing, conduct, and management: The facility earns repeated compliments for helpful, warm frontline staff and supportive administrative interactions. At the same time, reviewers describe inconsistency in staff professionalism and engagement: some staff are highlighted as exceptional while others are characterized as less attentive or impolite. Night/overnight engagement and timeliness of response are particular areas of concern. Several comments point to supervisory or management gaps that contribute to variability in resident experience; prospective families should ask about current staffing levels, shift supervision, and staff training when evaluating placement.

    Dining and daily living: Dining receives mixed but largely positive feedback — many reviewers praised meals and noted improvements under new kitchen leadership, while others described limited menu variety and repetition. Housekeeping, laundry, and general sanitation are consistently described as strengths, contributing to a home-like, well-kept atmosphere. Room size and the prevalence of shared rooms were noted as limiting privacy for some residents; families with strong privacy needs should verify room options and layout during a tour.

    Activities and environment: The facility is described as clean, bright, and non-institutional, with a range of activities that keep residents engaged. Outdoor/garden views and a calming atmosphere were mentioned as positive contributors to residents’ well-being. The admissions and visitor processes are also seen as efficient and family-friendly, with an easy sign-in system and accommodating staff.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant positive patterns are strong clinical and therapy services, attentive daytime staff, and well-maintained facilities. The dominant negative patterns are inconsistent staff conduct, particularly on nights, intermittent understaffing that can delay responses, and variable dining variety. For prospective residents or families, recommended due diligence includes inquiring about current staffing ratios by shift, night supervision protocols, menu rotation plans, room types available, and recent staff-training or management-oversight initiatives. A focused tour during different times of day (including an evening visit if possible) may help assess how consistently the facility delivers on the strengths cited in many reviews.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 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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    William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 163 Summit Dr, Lewistown, PA, 17044.

    About William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation

    William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation, also known as Golden Living Center - William Penn or William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, sits right in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, and people in the area know it for providing long-term senior care and rehabilitation services, and the place has 121 beds with a mix of private and semi-private rooms, including options for couples, so it's fit to handle different needs whether someone stays a short time for recovery or comes for long-term care. The staff works to give skilled nursing care and has experience with specialized help, for example memory support services for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and they do their best to focus on comfort, dignity, and respect, so the environment feels as supportive as possible. William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation has all sorts of everyday amenities, regular meal services, nutritional counseling, and residential care, and residents can expect help with both the physical side of health and emotional well-being through various programs, therapy, and general counseling services. People also use the short-term respite care and rehabilitation therapy when recovering from surgery or injury, and the staff puts in the effort to meet each person's exact needs. Folks say the center has a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the community holds a reputation in Lewistown for its skilled team and commitment to quality, with a rating of 3.3 from 7 reviews, and they stick to established standards with proper accreditations, so families around Highland Park and Lewistown often look to William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation for advice about long-term care, insurance, and help for family caregivers.

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    The full address for this community is 163 Summit Dr, Lewistown, PA 17044.

    No, William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation 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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