Silver Creek Terrace

    791 Johnsonburg Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate, attentive home-like care facility

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, home-like care my grandma receives-attentive, friendly staff (especially Jessica and J B) go above and beyond. Great activities, varied meals, clear communication and reasonable pricing make this a place I'd happily recommend.

    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

    4.93·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      4.9
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving
    • Standout individual caregivers (Jessica, J B)
    • Strong family communication and activity updates
    • Engaging social activities and entertainment
    • Variety of meal options with special-request accommodations
    • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Competent attendants and staff responsiveness
    • Reasonable pricing and value

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal quality
    • Limited clinical services for higher-acuity residents

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews portray Silver Creek Terrace as a warm, family-oriented limited-care community with consistent praise for the staff and day-to-day programming. Commenters emphasize compassionate, personalized attention and frequent communication with families, producing high levels of satisfaction and multiple recommendations.

    Care and staff: Care quality is described positively, with reviewers highlighting attentive, compassionate staff who provide personal attention. Several comments name individual caregivers (notably Jessica and J B) for going above and beyond, which suggests strengths in staff continuity and relationship-building. Families report being kept informed about residents' activities and daily status, indicating effective family communication practices.

    Dining: The facility offers a variety of meal options and accommodates special requests, and some families compliment the choices and service. However, there is an operational weakness around meal quality consistency; at least one reviewer clearly expressed dissatisfaction with the food. Prospective residents should expect accommodated preferences but may want to taste the menu or discuss dining expectations during a visit.

    Activities and environment: Reviewers describe an active social setting with many organized activities and regular entertainment. The atmosphere is frequently characterized as home-like and welcoming, which aligns with the reported engagement levels and resident enjoyment.

    Facilities and management: Characterizations such as "wonderful facility" and comments about good communication suggest the physical environment is well maintained and that management supports family engagement. Pricing is described as reasonable for the level of care provided, making the community appear positioned as good value for limited-care needs.

    Notable patterns and suitability: The strongest recurring theme is the quality of staff-resident interactions and specific caregivers who receive high praise. The most notable operational concern is variability in dining satisfaction. Additionally, reviewers identify the community as a limited-care provider; this implies the facility is well suited for residents who need assistance with activities of daily living but may not be appropriate for higher-acuity clinical or skilled nursing needs. Prospective families should verify clinical-service scope and sample meals during a tour to ensure alignment with their expectations.

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    Location

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    Silver Creek Terrace is located at 791 Johnsonburg Rd, Saint Marys, PA, 15857.

    About Silver Creek Terrace

    Silver Creek Terrace offers a large community with 80 beds where seniors can choose from studio rooms and a variety of unique suites, all with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, spacious closets, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and telephone service, and the rooms have individually controlled heat so residents can stay comfortable. The building's got illuminated hallways, smoke alarms, and a full sprinkler system, and every room comes with an emergency call system for safety, plus the community runs on a pet-free policy to help with allergies and comfort for all. There's a 24-hour professional nursing staff along with caring personnel who help with bathing, dressing, grooming, activities of daily living, incontinence care, and medication management, and residents have easy access to skilled nursing care, independent living, assisted living, nursing home services, memory care-including the secure Elk Haven Memory Care Unit-and home care options, and continuing care retirement services are available so people don't have to leave their community as their needs change.

    Residents get meals prepared by a professional chef and can enjoy restaurant-style dining all day with accommodations for special dietary needs like diabetic or allergy-sensitive diets, and every day there's full-course breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and maintenance are handled daily, and there's help with transportation, parking, and even concierge services if anybody needs them. Silver Creek Terrace focuses on activities and community with outdoor programs, exercise classes, movies, a game room, fitness room, spa/wellness room, an activity room, music and arts events, planned bingo, devotional activities, community outings, and resident-run programs, and there's an outdoor patio and safe walking paths that go through the gardens so people can stay active or just relax outside. There's also a movie theatre and a community room, and rooms come furnished if people want.

    The facility keeps a homelike atmosphere and aims for compassionate care, offering support for families too, and there are volunteer options and a specific application process for living at Silver Creek Terrace, with a tour available for those who want to see things in person. Silver Creek Terrace links to Elk Haven Nursing Home for health care and offers therapy services and a comprehensive rehabilitative therapy program, plus the staff is ready to help with non-ambulatory care, diabetic care, and healthcare services with ancillary support. Residents who need memory care have secure options, and services adjust as care needs change, providing a transition pathway between care levels. The community observes mask policies and other health measures based on local conditions, aiming to keep residents healthy and safe. Silver Creek Terrace does not allow pets and offers no information about pet care. The community operates as a private nonprofit and works to create a place where seniors can live with dignity, comfort, and the right support for daily routines and personal independence.

    People often ask...

    Silver Creek Terrace offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,976 per month.

    Silver Creek Terrace offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 6 photos of Silver Creek Terrace on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 791 Johnsonburg Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857.

    No, Silver Creek 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number426020
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity80 residents
    LicenseeELK HAVEN NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION INC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJune 20th, 2026
    ExpiresJune 20th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    33

    Reports

    14

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    18 Sept 2025Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    20 Feb 2025Inspection
    Investigated an incident where a staff member forcibly removed a resident’s clothing during a bedtime change after refusals, and another staff member pressured care; found failures to promptly report to authorities and to treat the resident with dignity.
    • 2600.15(a)Resident Abuse Reporting
    • 2600.16(c)Reporting to the Department within 24 hours
    • 2600.42(c)Treatment with dignity and respect
    02 Aug 2024Inspection
    Investigated violations found for failing to promptly report abuse, implementing supervision for involved staff, timely department reporting, and completeness of resident assessments.
    • Older Adult Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10225.701—10225.707) and 6 Pa. Code §§ 15.21—15.27Reporting suspected abuse
    • 2600.15.bSupervisor Plan
    • 2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
    • 2600.42.cTreatment of Residents
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    25 Apr 2024Inspection
    Identified violations related to annual staff training, combustible storage near heat sources, and legibility of resident records.
    • 2600Annual Training Content
    • 2600Combustible Storage
    • 2600Record Entries Legible
    18 Apr 2023Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies, including incomplete annual trainings, unsafe safety equipment handling, improper food storage, and missing preadmission screening determinations.
    • 2600.65.fTraining not completed as required
    • 2600.65.gFire safety training not completed
    • 2600.81.bResident Personal Equipment
    • 2600.103.gStoring Food
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    16 Nov 2022Inspection
    Found fire drills were conducted with a minimum of three staff even though only two staff were regularly scheduled on key shifts.
    • Fire drills conducted with adequate staffing and varied timing
    01 Apr 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in health and safety posting, quality management, direct care training, waste management, emergency numbering, evacuation drills, and medication storage.
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600.26.bQuality Management Plan Content
    • 2600.65.dInitial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.85.eTrash Outside the Home
    • 2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
    • 2600.132.dEvacuation
    • 2600.181.dStoring Medications in Resident Rooms
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    23 Aug 2021Inspection
    Granted a regular license and advised that an onsite review will take place within the next twelve months.
    25 Mar 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in areas including record confidentiality, resident funds safeguarding, staff background checks, training, medication documentation, and food safety, with corrective actions implemented; a later follow-up found no deficiencies.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.42bAbuse
    • 2600.42xSafeguard
    • 2600.51Criminal Background Check
    • 2600.65aFS Orientation
    • 2600.65bRights/Abuse 40 Hours
    • 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 2600.103iOutdated Food
    • 2600.141b1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 2600.190bInsulin Injections
    17 Nov 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    20 Oct 2020Inspection
    Determined that no regulatory citations were identified following licensing inspections conducted on 2020-10-20.
    22 Apr 2020Inspection
    An incident and several policy violations were found involving improper medication administration and failure to follow prescribed procedures.
    • 2600.42 BAbuse
    • 2600.142.cConsent for Treatment
    • 2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.189.aAdverse Reaction Medications
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    • 2600.227.cSupport Plan Revision
    • 2600.227.dFollow Prescriber’s Orders (Supplemental)
    26 Feb 2020Inspection
    Issued a certificate of compliance and renewal approval for the site, authorizing up to 80 residents.
    09 Jan 2020Inspection
    Found deficiencies in staff training compliance, evacuation procedures, and safety equipment documentation.
    • 2600.26dQuality Management Plan Content
    • 2600.65fTraining Topics
    • 2600.65gDirect Care Staff Training
    • 2600.132dEvacuation
    • 2600.171b5First Aid Kit
    • 2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.130eHearing Impairment
    20 Aug 2019Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during the visit.
    28 Feb 2019Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal application and approval of continued operation.
    14 Nov 2018Inspection
    Found missing staff initials on medication administration records for two medications on two dates, indicating incomplete documentation of who administered the medications.
    • 2600.184(a)(13) and 2600.187(a)(14)Record at time of administration
    • 2600.187(b)Record at time the medication is administered
    01 May 2018Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    16 Apr 2018Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during the visit.
    26 Feb 2018Inspection
    Renewal approved and a regular license to be issued; on-site inspection planned within the next twelve months.
    15 Nov 2017Inspection
    Found violations related to incomplete medical evaluations and inadequate handling of controlled substances, requiring corrective actions and staff training.
    • Type A65 Pa.Code 2600.185(a)(2)Medical evaluation contents
    • Type A65 Pa.Code 2600.185(a)Procedures for safe storage and use of medications
    01 Mar 2017Inspection
    The department renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance, authorizing up to 80 residents and noting annual onsite inspections.
    06 Jan 2017Inspection
    Identified violations included failure to protect resident privacy, missing annual medical evaluations for several residents, and improper refrigeration temperatures.
    • 2600.17Confidentiality of resident records
    • 2600.141(b)(1)Medical evaluations at least annually
    • 2600.103Refrigeration temperatures (food safety)
    06 May 2016Inspection
    Granted a regular license to operate a personal care home with a capacity of 80 residents.
    13 Jan 2016Inspection
    Investigated a conduct violation with multiple deficiencies found in reporting, contracts, training, and resident records.
    • Type A2600.16(c)The home shall report the incident or condition to the Department's personal care home regional office or complaint hotline
    • Type A2600.25(b)The contract shall be signed by the administrator or designee, the resident and the payer, if different from the resident, and cosigned by the resident's designated person if any
    • Type A2600.65(e)Direct care staff shall have at least 12 hours of annual training relating to their job duties
    • Type A2600.187(d)A medication error shall be immediately reported to the resident, the resident's designated person and the prescriber
    • Type A2600.251(b)The entries in a resident's record shall be permanent, legible, dated and signed by the staff person making the entry
    • Type A2600.252Each resident's record must include the following information: (1) through (26)
    25 Mar 2015Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal.
    09 Apr 2014Inspection
    Issued a regular license for a personal care home upon renewal.
    21 Feb 2014Inspection
    Identified violations for trash disposal, smoking area safety, and unsigned resident support plans.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.85(d)Trash in kitchens and bathrooms must be kept in covered receptacles
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.144(c)(1)Proper safeguards to prevent fire hazards in smoking areas
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.227(g)Signatures on the plan of correction / resident support plans
    03 Apr 2013Inspection
    Determined multiple violations of state rules during licensing-related activities, including incomplete background checks, missing or improper emergency postings, and incomplete resident assessments and care plans.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.51Criminal history checks and hiring policies
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.125(b)Emergency procedures posted in home
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.132(h)Fire drills – evacuation to meeting place
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.225(a)Initial assessments
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.227(a)Plans of care / care plans
    25 Apr 2012Inspection
    Granted a waiver with conditions to ensure residents can access and use telephone calls.
    04 Apr 2012Inspection
    Identified missing personal inventories in four residents' records. This shows gaps in documentation.
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.252Resident records must include required information (personal inventory of belongings)
    23 Mar 2011Inspection
    Investigated bed-rail safety concerns and identified violations related to missing orders, lack of assessment and plan, and inadequate monitoring.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Bed rails safety; physician's orders, resident assessment and plan of care
    26 May 2010Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in resident assessment, medical evaluation, emergency planning, and safety procedures during licensing activities.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Resident mobility assessment
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Medical evaluation including medication regimen
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Alternate exit routes during drills
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Emergency medical plan
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Emergency supplies
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Preadmission screening

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