Milton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - Bedrock Care

    743 Mahoning St, Milton, PA, 17847
    3.5 · 55 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Compassionate staff, major cleanliness issues

    I appreciate how compassionate and dedicated the nurses, aides, therapy team, activities staff and administration were - my loved one improved quickly, staff were friendly and engaging, and the atmosphere can feel warm and welcoming. However, I repeatedly experienced poor housekeeping and sanitation (dust, urine, pests), a dated building with small rooms, understaffing and missed shifts that left care unsafe, ignored call bells and unprofessional behavior at times. I also had billing/insurance/refund problems and saw worrying management issues, including what I felt was racial targeting. Great people doing their best, but systemic cleanliness, safety and management problems need urgent fixing - proceed with caution.

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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

    3.53 · 55 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      1.3

    Pros

    • Many staff described as friendly, compassionate, and caring
    • Nurses and aides praised for attentive and comforting care
    • Therapy and rehabilitation staff often credited with strong outcomes
    • Communicative staff who keep families updated
    • Clean hallways and some reports of a generally clean facility
    • Engaging and creative activities program (reported by multiple reviewers)
    • Smooth admissions process and helpful office/reception staff
    • Administration praised as responsive and caring by several reviewers
    • Staff frequently described as going above and beyond
    • Safe and comfortable environment reported by some families
    • Successful, rapid patient improvement reported in some cases
    • Enjoyable or home-style meals mentioned positively
    • Positive changes and improvements in staffing and atmosphere over time
    • Staff appreciation and a sense of residents being treated like family
    • Helpful and friendly physical therapy staff
    • Supportive social work services noted by reviewers
    • Welcoming atmosphere and nicely decorated areas reported by some

    Cons

    • Older building in need of remodeling
    • Small rooms and shared bathrooms
    • Noisy residents and a sometimes disruptive environment
    • Insufficient safety measures for dementia patients (no sensors)
    • Call bell system reported as ineffective or ignored
    • Understaffing leading to limited staff time with residents
    • Care described as reactive rather than proactive in some reports
    • Unengaging activities reported by some families
    • Serious clinical incidents reported (seizure and hospitalization)
    • Inconsistent or unprofessional nurse behavior (yelling, on personal phone)
    • Bathroom assistance refused at times due to staff injury or availability
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and sanitation; reports of urine on beds/floors
    • Pest and maintenance issues (squirrels in ceiling, extermination needed)
    • Billing, insurance denials, unexpected large charges, and refund delays
    • COVID-related visiting restrictions and outbreak exposure concerns
    • Allegations of racial discrimination and mismanagement
    • Inconsistent staff uniforms and appearance, unprofessional atmosphere
    • Unpleasant smells and drab decor reported
    • Facilities sometimes described as feeling like a rehab rather than homelike
    • Shifts canceled without notice, causing staffing gaps
    • Poor communication or misinformation from some staff members
    • Some reviewers report the facility as unsafe for residents due to understaffing
    • Conflicting reports about cleanliness and housekeeping standards
    • Some receptionists or front-desk staff described as rude or unhelpful

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed, with a clear split between very positive experiences and serious concerns. A substantial portion of reviewers praise the staff — nurses, aides, therapists, and administrative personnel — highlighting compassion, attentiveness, and staff members who 'go above and beyond'. Several families reported rapid clinical improvement under the facility's therapy programs and described the rehabilitation and nursing teams as highly effective. Many reviewers also complimented the activities program, noting creative and engaging offerings, as well as a welcoming, nicely decorated atmosphere in some parts of the building. Positive operational notes include smooth admissions experiences and helpful office staff, and a number of reviewers singled out the administrator as responsive and caring.

    At the same time, numerous recurring problems appear across reviews. The building is frequently described as old and in need of remodeling, with small rooms and shared bathrooms contributing to discomfort. Cleanliness and maintenance reports are inconsistent: while some reviewers describe clean hallways and a tidy facility, others report serious sanitation lapses such as urine on beds or floors, dust and dirt in rooms, inadequate housekeeping, and pest problems (including squirrels in the ceiling). These variations suggest uneven standards across units or shifts. Several reviewers also noted unpleasant odors and a drab, institutional aesthetic that can make the environment feel less homelike.

    Safety and clinical concerns are significant themes. Multiple reviewers reported understaffing and limited staff time with residents, which manifested in ignored call bells, nurses admitting to ignoring calls, and at least one troubling clinical incident involving a seizure and hospitalization. Families raised specific safety-related issues: dementia patients without adequate sensor monitoring, staff refusing bathroom assistance due to injury, and noisy or disruptive residents affecting others. Such accounts raise questions about staffing ratios, emergency protocols, and dementia care safeguards.

    Professionalism and staff behavior show wide variability. Many reviews praise compassionate, respectful, and professional caregivers; however, other reviews recount unprofessional behavior including nurses yelling at family members, staff using personal phones while on duty, rudeness at the reception desk, and inconsistent uniforms. There are also allegations of mismanagement and racial discrimination, with reports of canceled shifts without notice and blame-shifting. These contradictions point to a mixed culture where exemplary employees and leadership coexist with occasional lapses in professionalism and management.

    Operations, billing, and communication are another area of concern. Several reviewers described billing and insurance issues: insurance denials or unfiled extra days, unexpected large bills, and delays or failures in issuing refunds (one noted a $6,000 refund not received after months). Communication about rehab status, visitor policies during COVID, and patient location has also been cited as confusing or inaccurate in some instances. Conversely, many families appreciated clear, frequent communication from staff who kept them updated on patient status.

    Dining, activities, and therapy are generally positive areas. Multiple reviewers enjoyed meals and described them as home-style, while therapy and rehabilitation teams received consistent praise for driving good outcomes. The activities department received both praise for fun, creative programs and criticism from those who found activities unengaging — again reflecting uneven experiences across reviewers.

    Patterns and recommendations: the reviews indicate notable variability in quality depending on unit, shift, or specific staff members. Strengths include committed caregiving staff, effective therapy, and pockets of very good leadership and cleanliness. Weaknesses center on facilities and maintenance, safety protocols (especially for dementia care), staffing consistency, housekeeping/sanitation, and financial/billing transparency. Prospective families should tour multiple times, observe meal service and activities, ask directly about staffing ratios, dementia-monitoring systems, call bell responsiveness, pest control and housekeeping schedules, and obtain a clear written explanation of billing, insurance filing practices, and refund policies. If considering placement, ask for references from recent families and request documentation of any facility improvements or remediation efforts. Reviewers also noted positive changes and improving staffing numbers in some reports, suggesting the facility may be addressing problems; continued monitoring and direct verification are advised.

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    About Milton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - Bedrock Care

    Milton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - Bedrock Care sits on Mahoning Street in rural Milton, PA, and offers 138 certified beds in a setting that provides both long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation, and you'll find care around the clock with a 24-hour call system, supervision, and a team of staff including nurses on duty 12 to 16 hours a day, though nurse hours per resident clock in below the state average with a 45.7% nurse turnover rate, which is just under the state average, and most days about 118 people live there, so it's a pretty busy place. The healthcare services cover a lot-help with bathing, dressing, medication management, transfers, and there's skilled care for wound care, rehabilitation, and even respiratory and tracheostomy support, and you'll see in-house dialysis, which is a bit unique, plus memory care programs that are tailored to each patient, and a mental wellness program as well. There are specialized clinical care programs, Alzheimer's and dementia care, post-acute care, and palliative care, and they do offer respite stays too. Residents often join daily activities and outings, and there's a resident-run activities program, community-sponsored events, and Life Enrichment, which encourages people to stay social and active-even planned day trips and a lot of little daily things to help folks feel connected. Rooms come fully furnished, with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and the place has restaurant-style dining, meal prep for special diets, climate control, Wi-Fi, cable, and phone service, plus cozy lounges, a beauty salon, small library, computer and fitness rooms, outdoor gardens, and several shared community rooms, which helps give it a home-like feel and there are always peaceful courtyards for relaxing outside. They use modern technology and have proprietary consulting services, and they do accept folks straight from area hospitals like Geisinger Medical Center and Evangelical Hospital, so the level of care ranges from skilled nursing and rehabilitation to memory support, and the staff is trained to provide compassionate care with clinical expertise. The facility, which is for-profit and part of the Bedrock Care group, has reported some deficiencies in areas like food services, quality of care, and dental services-there were six infection-related citations and several standard inspection reports-which aren't uncommon in facilities but are worth being aware of if you're thinking about the place, and not all details about management are public. There's a focus on helping residents thrive both physically and emotionally, with supports like therapy-physical, occupational, and speech-and an overall aim for a safe and welcoming environment, but like anywhere else, it comes with strengths and areas for improvement.

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