The Gardens at York Terrace

    Market Street W Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff, excellent communication, recommended

    I'm grateful for the compassionate, professional staff who treated my mom like family - attentive nurses and aides (special thanks to Amy), hardworking activity and rehab teams, and excellent communication kept us informed. The facility is clean, home-like and active; COVID visitation was understandably limited but handled thoughtfully, so I'd definitely recommend this place.

    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

    4.13·(24)

    Overall rating

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

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-style caregiving
    • Attentive nursing and aide support
    • Knowledgeable and accommodating staff
    • Active, varied activities program
    • On-site rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Generally clear, informative family communication
    • Supportive infection-control practices during COVID-19
    • Welcoming reception for visitors
    • Tidy and well-maintained common areas
    • Nurturing, home-like atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and odor control
    • Inconsistent meal quality
    • Aging facility and constrained unit layout
    • Staffing shortages and variable responsiveness
    • Gaps in admissions and external-provider follow-up
    • Inconsistent follow-up communication with families

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths in direct caregiving, activities and therapy, paired with operational inconsistencies that prospective families should evaluate during a visit. Many families emphasize compassionate, family-style care delivered by attentive aides and nurses; others praise the facility’s rehabilitation offerings and an active activities calendar that supports social engagement and spiritual programming.

    Care and staff: Caregivers and clinical staff are frequently described as warm, respectful and skilled, creating a nurturing environment and comforting bedside manner for residents. Individual staff members and the activity/rehab teams receive specific praise for helping residents adjust and for providing hands-on support. At the same time, reviewers describe variability in responsiveness tied to staffing levels—some families experienced timely, thorough attention while others encountered delays or limited availability of staff during peak times.

    Activities and rehabilitation: The activities department and on-site therapy programs are consistent strengths. The facility offers a full daily calendar, social engagement opportunities and rehabilitation services that contributed to positive adjustment and satisfaction for many residents. Families note that these programs help create a home-like atmosphere and support residents’ functional needs.

    Dining and facilities: Comments about the physical environment are mixed. Several reviewers report tidy common areas and an overall home-like feel; however, there are sanitation and odor concerns in some locations, worn furnishings and inconsistent meal quality cited by others. The building is described as older with constrained unit layouts, and overcrowding or setup issues were mentioned as contributing to resident discomfort in specific instances.

    Management, admissions and communication: The facility’s infection-control measures during COVID-19 and staff efforts to support families during visitation restrictions are viewed positively. Conversely, operational gaps appear in admissions follow-up and coordination with external providers—examples include missed callbacks and delayed outreach from the facility or from outside hospice coordination. Communication with families is generally good in routine care situations, but follow-up consistency and admissions responsiveness are areas of concern.

    What to watch for and next steps: Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong caregiving culture, active programming and available rehabilitation services against reports of inconsistent cleanliness, meal quality and staffing variability. When touring, ask about current staffing ratios, sanitation and odor-control protocols, meal sampling and quality assurance processes, the facility’s admissions and external-provider coordination workflows, and how pandemic-related visitation policies are currently managed. These targeted questions can help verify whether the facility’s operational practices align with the expectations set by the positive caregiving experiences many families describe.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 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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    The Gardens at York Terrace is located at Market Street W Market St, Pottsville, PA, 17901.

    About The Gardens at York Terrace

    The Gardens at York Terrace is a well-established 80-bed nursing home and rehabilitation facility that serves the Pottsville, PA community. This center offers a comprehensive continuum of care, designed to meet both the short-term and long-term needs of its residents. With a central location in Pottsville, it provides convenient access for families and loved ones, fostering a supportive environment for healing and recovery. Residents at the Gardens at York Terrace benefit from a diverse range of services that aim to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and support overall well-being.

    The facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation, featuring dedicated programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. These services are tailored to help residents regain strength, mobility, and confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. In addition to its robust short-term rehab services, the Gardens at York Terrace also offers comprehensive long-term care for individuals who need ongoing assistance with daily living. The experienced care team works closely with each resident to develop personalized care plans and provide attentive support throughout their stay.

    Recognizing the unique needs of caregivers, the Gardens at York Terrace offers respite care, providing temporary relief that allows caregivers to take a much-needed break. This service underscores the center’s commitment to supporting not only its residents but also their families. The facility also emphasizes the importance of creating a vibrant community atmosphere, celebrating events such as Mother’s Day to bring joy and connection to residents and their loved ones.

    The Gardens at York Terrace is committed to delivering high-quality care, with a focus on resident safety and satisfaction. Fall prevention strategies and other core wellness initiatives are integral to the daily routine, aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of everyone in the community. The center takes pride in its environment, where personal stories of success and recovery are celebrated, reflecting a dedicated approach to senior care and rehabilitation. Through its range of programs and person-centered focus, the Gardens at York Terrace continues to provide compassionate care and a welcoming home for seniors in Pottsville and the surrounding areas.

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    The Gardens at York Terrace offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is Market Street W Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901.

    No, The Gardens at York Terrace 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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