The Grove at New Wilmington

    520 S New Castle St, New Wilmington, PA 16142
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive staff and outstanding rehab

    I had a very positive stay - attentive, compassionate nurses and aides, outstanding rehab/PT/OT, clear med and therapy communication with regular progress updates, a clean, welcoming facility, activities team (Marilyn, Barb, Jonathan, Maria, Kim) who went above and beyond, and they even followed up after discharge; I would gladly return.

    Current/former 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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.73·(48)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate and supportive direct-care staff
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Attentive nursing staff in many cases
    • Engaging activities program and dedicated activity staff
    • Clear communication about medications and therapy progress
    • Friendly, family-like resident–staff interactions
    • Welcoming respite and short-stay services with follow-up
    • Staff who go above and beyond for individual residents
    • Clean and renovated living areas reported in parts of the building
    • Effective clinical response in urgent situations

    Cons

    • Aging physical plant with deferred maintenance
    • Exterior clutter and poor grounds maintenance
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some common areas
    • Limited wheelchair and accessibility features
    • Inconsistent food quality and bland meals
    • Inadequate staffing levels and high resident-to-aide ratios
    • Heavy reliance on agency and temporary staff
    • Gaps in administration and social-work communication
    • Inconsistent care-plan updates and therapy follow-up
    • Unclear discharge and transfer procedures
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Restrictive exit-control and visitor-access procedures
    • Incontinence-care concerns

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews reflect a facility with notable strengths in its people and therapy services but recurring operational and environmental concerns. Many families and residents praised direct-care staff, therapists, and activity personnel by name, describing compassionate interactions, strong physical and occupational therapy, and a supportive activities program. Several accounts indicate good clinical responsiveness in urgent situations and positive short-stay/respite experiences with discharge follow-up. In multiple positive accounts, communication about medications and therapy progress was clear and families felt well-informed.

    At the same time, a consistent pattern of facility-level issues emerges. The building and grounds are frequently described as aging, with visible deferred maintenance, exterior clutter, and areas that appear poorly maintained. Reviewers noted sanitation and odor concerns in some common areas and raised accessibility issues for wheelchair users. These environmental problems coexist with reports of inconsistent meal quality and bland food service.

    Staffing and management are another area of mixed feedback. Direct-care employees are often characterized as dedicated and hardworking, and some families emphasized individual staff members who provided exceptional care. However, the facility is also described as understaffed at times, with high resident-to-aide ratios and heavy reliance on agency or temporary staff, which reviewers linked to delays or inconsistencies in personal-care tasks. Many reviewers expressed frustration with administration and social-work communication, citing gaps in timely care-plan updates, unclear discharge or transfer procedures, and concerns about staff conduct or the tone of communication with families.

    Operational safety and policy concerns were also raised: reviewers described restrictive exit-control and visitor-access processes and questioned how those systems are managed. A small number of reviews described serious incidents or allegations (including disputes over discharge decisions and monitoring), which highlight the importance of clarifying policies before admission. Activity programming and individual staff performance were commonly noted as strengths, with several families recommending the facility specifically for its therapists and activity leaders.

    For prospective residents and families: consider an on-site visit to assess the physical environment and accessibility, ask for current staffing ratios (including agency usage), request recent care-plan examples and discharge policies, and meet therapy and activity staff. Verify meal samples and sanitation protocols, and request references about administration responsiveness. The facility appears to provide high-quality personal and rehabilitative care in many cases, but variability in building condition, staffing, and management communication suggests that an informed, detailed tour and direct questions to leadership are advisable before placement.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of The Grove at New Wilmington

    The Grove at New Wilmington is located at 520 S New Castle St, New Wilmington, PA, 16142.

    About The Grove at New Wilmington

    The Grove at New Wilmington sits about 7.7 miles from New Castle, Pennsylvania, at 520 S New Castle Street, right in the scenic Shenango Valley, and it's a for-profit, corporation-owned care facility that's been under new management in the past year, plus it's part of the UPMC healthcare network. The community has independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community services, and a skilled nursing facility with a 2-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and it's the second highest-rated in the city with a 5.1 out of 10 community rating, so while it's not the top, it's among the better options nearby. It offers both short- and long-term health care, with Medicare and Medicaid certification, and it's got room for over 700 residents with certified beds for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. People can pick from different studio layouts and two-bedroom apartments, which are furnished with kitchens and formal dining areas if folks like to cook or want more space, though you'll find chef-prepared meals, all-day restaurant-style dining, menus for special diets like allergies or diabetes, and meal prep is handled for those who want or need it.

    The Grove allows home care agencies, so residents who want to stay more independent or customize routines have that flexibility, and you'll find a choice of daily supports like help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management. There's therapy equipment, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapies provided on-site, and the UPMC Jameson Care Center offers skilled nursing care inside the facility. There's always staff on hand, twenty-four hours a day, and an emergency alert system covers the whole community, so help is close by if something happens. Amenities include things like weekly housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, phone lines in every room, a salon or barber for haircuts, and chauffeur service for trips or doctor appointments. There are also walking paths, a garden, an arts room, and a full menu of activities-movie nights, religious services, social and recreational events, plus programs for exercise and overall wellness. The Grove welcomes residents who need Alzheimer's and memory care, with a dedicated wing and special support for dementia, as well as those who just need-respite stays or short recoveries.

    Family and resident councils give people a say in community life and the chance to address issues or improve care. There are furnished common spaces where people can gather, sit together in the dining room, or join resident-run activities. The facility offers both independent and assisted living, so people can age in place without having to move as their needs change. They also run a separate extended care named Overlook Nursing Home in New Wilmington, and the Onsite Apartment Locating Service helps find the right room. Staff speak English, and support covers medication monitoring and a full range of daily needs. Groceries, transportation, and medical appointments are all managed from the facility, making it easier for people with mobility or health concerns. While it doesn't accept new patients right now, The Grove offers a wide set of services for elderly residents who want skilled nursing, memory care, or a secure and supportive setting with flexible care options.

    People often ask...

    The Grove at New Wilmington offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, The Grove at New Wilmington allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 520 S New Castle St, New Wilmington, PA 16142.

    No, The Grove at New Wilmington 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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