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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
4.56·(9)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
4.7
Staff
5.0
Meals
4.5
Amenities
4.5
Value
5.0
Pros
Attentive, compassionate staff
Knowledgeable, professional care team
Well-maintained, clean facility
Attractive rooms and common areas
Country kitchen on each floor with baking and cooking access
Multiple community and sitting areas for socializing
On-site full kitchens and snack availability
Complimentary transportation for appointments and shopping
Above-average, well-regarded dining quality
Family-friendly layout and amenities
Perceived good value for cost
Cons
Inconsistent care quality and declining standards
Variable staff responsiveness and communication
Management and quality-control gaps
Occasional significant resident or family dissatisfaction
Summary of reviews
Overall impression
Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster is described in many summaries as a well-appointed, family-friendly senior living community with clean, attractive interiors and multiple spaces designed to support social interaction. Physical amenities highlighted include attractive rooms and common areas, country kitchens on each floor that permit cooking and baking, full on-site kitchens and snack availability, and complimentary transportation for medical appointments and shopping. Dining is frequently characterized as above average, and several reviewers framed the community as offering good value.
Care and staffing
Numerous comments emphasize attentive, compassionate, and professional caregiving and nursing staff. Reviewers often describe staff as knowledgeable and helpful, and many families reported positive, friendly interactions with personnel. However, there is a notable and divergent thread in the feedback: several families described a perceived rapid decline in the quality of care and expressed broad dissatisfaction. These accounts imply variability in how care is delivered over time and raise concerns about responsiveness and consistency in staff conduct and communication.
Dining, activities, and daily life
Dining and activity-related amenities are cited as strengths. The presence of country kitchens on each floor and opportunities for residents to cook or bake are seen as enhancing autonomy and engagement. Multiple community and sitting areas provide spaces for congregation, and the availability of transportation supports continued access to medical appointments and shopping. While dining is generally praised, the larger pattern of inconsistent service quality reported by some reviewers suggests that meal and activity experiences may vary depending on staffing or operational conditions.
Facilities, management, and notable patterns
Facility upkeep and layout receive consistently positive remarks; the environment is described as clean and well-planned, and common areas are attractive and family-oriented. Counterbalancing these positives are recurring indications of management and quality-control gaps. The most significant pattern in the feedback is variability: where many reviews indicate strong performance across care, dining, and amenities, other reviews describe a marked decline in standards and express dissatisfaction. For prospective residents and families, this pattern suggests the importance of direct observation and up-to-date inquiries about staffing levels, turnover, recent quality measures, and any recent operational changes before making a placement decision.
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Location
Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster is located at 880 S Main St, Washington, PA, 15301.
About Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network - Southminster Place sits at 880 S Main St in Washington, PA and belongs to the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, which is a reputable non-profit group serving older adults. This personal care and assisted living community has 54 units, with both 1-bedroom and studio options, and offers a residential home atmosphere with both private rooms and bathrooms, some furnished, along with kitchenettes, and wheelchair accessible features. Residents get 24/7 on-site staff support and a nurse is available for 12-16 hours a day to provide help with daily needs, including bathing, dressing, medication management, diabetic and incontinence care, transfer help, non-ambulatory care, and memory care for those who need it, and there's a 24-hour call system and Wanderguard features for added safety.
Meals are planned for nutrition by a professional chef who can accommodate dietary restrictions, and residents eat in social dining settings, with private dining rooms also available. Housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, and property upkeep are part of the services, and pets are considered residents too. The facility holds a personal care home license and allows for respite or short-term stays, keeping things flexible for families and seniors.
Socialization happens through scheduled daily activities, outings, clubs, and programs like the Thrive Wellness program, which supports active and purposeful living across six wellness areas, and there's always a chance to take part in scenic outdoor walks, movie nights, or fitness in common areas like the spa, fitness room, or salon. The staff offers warm, compassionate support and works to create a supportive, friendly environment for each resident. High-speed internet, cable TV, air conditioning, and telephone options add more comfort to daily life, and every room is designed to be safe, with help always nearby. Parking is available, and transportation is complimentary.
Residents can join both community-sponsored and resident-run programs, which means there's a full schedule of educational, social, and recreational activities, and the campus itself has plenty of outdoor space and beautiful surroundings for relaxing or walking. The location offers easy access to entertainment and events for seniors within the Washington area. Southminster Place has held a solid 4-star review rating based on feedback from four reviews and remains focused on supporting seniors who want a balance of independence with support for their daily needs, in a comfortable, well-maintained environment where staff aim to make each day as engaging and pleasant as possible.
People often ask...
Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,717 per month.
Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 7 photos of Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 880 S Main St, Washington, PA 15301.
No, Presbyterian SeniorCare Southminster 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.
Investigation identified deficiencies in confidentiality, medication management, safety, and diet-related care, resulting in a provisional license action.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.23.aActivities of Daily Living Assistance
2600.42.bAbuse
2600.81.bResident Personal Equipment
2600.103.eLeft Overs
2600.103.gStoring Food
2600.103.iOutdated Food
2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.184.aMeds Labeled
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber’s Orders
2600.225.aAssessment
04 Aug 2025Inspection
04 Aug 2025Inspection
Found multiple regulatory deficiencies across records confidentiality, resident care, nutrition, and medication management, resulting in citations for various rule violations.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.23.aActivities of Daily Living Assistance
2600.42.bAbuse
2600.81.bResident Personal Equipment
2600.103.eLeft Overs
2600.103.gStoring Food
2600.103.iOutdated Food
2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.184.aResident's Meds Labeled
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.225.aAssessment
20 May 2024Inspection
20 May 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies in emergency information, bedside lighting, medical evaluations, first aid kits, medication management, glucometer handling, and resident support plans.
2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600.101.jLighting/Operable Lamp
2600.141.aMedical Evaluation
2600.171.bFirst Aid Kit
2600.183.dPrescription Current
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
07 Dec 2023Inspection
07 Dec 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified during the 2023-12-07 survey.
27 Dec 2022Inspection
27 Dec 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified during the visit on 2022-12-27.
04 Aug 2022Inspection
04 Aug 2022Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in sanitation, bedroom furnishings, lighting, window coverings, towels, and fire safety.
Investigated an alleged resident physical abuse and found delays in reporting to the Area Agency on Aging and to the Department. Violations of reporting requirements were identified.
Issued a regular license for the site and noted that an annual onsite inspection will occur.
24 May 2021Inspection
24 May 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication management, safety of egress, and medical assessments.
Type A2600.63.a.First Aid/CPR Training
Type A2600.121.a.Unobstructed Egress
Type A2600.141.a.Medical Evaluation Information
Type A2600.181.c.Self-administration Assessment
Type A2600.184.a.Labeling OTC/CAM
Type A2600.185.a.Implement Storage Procedures
Type A2600.187.a.Medication Record
Type A2600.224.a.Preadmission Screen Form
Type A2600.225.a.Assessment 15 Days
Type A2600.233.c.Key-Locking Devices
10 Jun 2020Inspection
10 Jun 2020Inspection
Granted a waiver to temporarily use Assisted Living forms instead of Personal Care Home forms for residents in the secure dementia care unit during a seven-day quarantine.
11 Mar 2020Inspection
11 Mar 2020Inspection
The department renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance for the operation. No violations were cited.
11 Mar 2019Inspection
11 Mar 2019Inspection
The Department renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance for the site, confirming licensure under state regulations.
06 Feb 2019Inspection
06 Feb 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to residents' records confidentiality and the contents of first aid kits.
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Confidentiality of resident records
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600First aid kit contents
14 Sept 2018Inspection
14 Sept 2018Inspection
Identified deficiencies in incident reporting, resident interviews, and staff training on resident rights and protective services.
55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600.16aTimely reporting of incident/condition to the Department
55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600.42(b)Interviews with residents regarding care and treatment
55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600.65Staff training within 40 hours for newly hired staff; ongoing training
55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600.65Annual training requirements
12 Apr 2018Inspection
12 Apr 2018Inspection
Identified documentation deficiencies related to resident records and form dates. Found issues with permanent, legible entries and use of correction fluid on a form date.
55 Pa.Code §2600.251(b)Permanent, legible, dated and signed entries in resident records
55 Pa.Code §2600.251(b)Correction fluid used in form date
06 Apr 2018Inspection
06 Apr 2018Inspection
Renewal license issued for a personal care home with a maximum capacity of 90 residents, indicating continued compliance and approval to operate.
12 Feb 2018Inspection
12 Feb 2018Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication documentation and device calibration, including an inaccurately calibrated glucometer and missing frequency of administration in MARs.
55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)Safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff persons
55 Pa.Code §2600.187(a)Medication records; contents for residents
15 Mar 2017Inspection
15 Mar 2017Inspection
Renewed the license to operate a personal care home with a capacity of 90 at 880 South Main Street, Washington, PA.
15 Feb 2017Inspection
15 Feb 2017Inspection
An inspector identified deficiencies in bedside lighting, medication storage, and medication records during the licensing study.
Type A65 Pa.Code § 2600.101(a)Bedroom lighting
Type A65 Pa.Code § 2600.165(a)Storage, access, security of medications and med equipment
Type A65 Pa.Code § 2600.187(a)Medication record
13 Oct 2016Inspection
13 Oct 2016Inspection
Investigated a reported incident and found an emergency exit door was locked with a chain lock, obstructing an egress route. Violations were cited for requiring exits to be unlocked and unobstructed.
55 Pa.Code 2600.121(a)Stairways, hallways, doorways, passageways and egress routes from rooms and from the building must be unlocked and unobstructed.
06 May 2016Inspection
06 May 2016Inspection
Granted a regular license following renewal. The license was issued.
26 Apr 2016Inspection
26 Apr 2016Inspection
Found multiple violations related to safety detectors, fire safety procedures for smoking areas, and signatures on resident support plans.
2600.130(a)Operable smoke detector within 15 feet of each bedroom door
2600.132(h)Residents shall evacuate to a designated meeting place during fire drills
2600.144(c)Fire safety policy for smoking areas
2600.227(d)Residents sign and date the support plan
2600.227(g)Individuals who participate in the development of the support plan shall sign and date the plan
22 Apr 2015Inspection
22 Apr 2015Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed the license.
30 Jan 2015Inspection
30 Jan 2015Inspection
Investigated and found no deficiencies.
02 Jan 2015Inspection
02 Jan 2015Inspection
Found a violation for not immediately developing and implementing a plan of supervision or suspending a staff member after a resident abuse allegation.
55 Pa.Code §2600.15(b)2600.15(b) Plan of supervision or suspension when abuse alleged
16 Apr 2014Inspection
16 Apr 2014Inspection
Issued a certificate of compliance and renewed the license, confirming capacity limits and dementia care unit restrictions for the site.
25 Mar 2014Inspection
25 Mar 2014Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication handling, including improper container labeling and incomplete MAR documentation.
Type A2600.184(a)Original container labeling requirements
Type A2600.187(b)Medication administration record entries
Type A2600.187(a)(13) and 2600.187(a)(14)Recordkeeping – time of administration entries
06 Mar 2014Inspection
06 Mar 2014Inspection
Investigated a licensing issue that disclosed deficiencies in administrator training, medication administration documentation, and bathroom ventilation, with corrective actions planned.
55 Pa.Code §2600.64(c)Administrator training
55 Pa.Code §2600.187(b)Medication administration records (MAR) documentation
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(d)Evacuation to a fire-safe area
09 Oct 2013Inspection
09 Oct 2013Inspection
Investigated a complaint about required annual training; found that staff did not complete training in fire safety, emergency preparedness, resident rights, the Older Adult Protective Services Act, or falls and accident prevention during the 2012 training year.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.65(g)Direct care staff training
22 Aug 2013Inspection
22 Aug 2013Inspection
Identified deficiencies in care planning and documentation of services for a resident, including missing mobility support and wheelchair use in the plan.
2600.23(a)Care for residents; assistance with activities of daily living
2600.227(d)Documentation of services in the resident's support plan
14 Mar 2013Inspection
14 Mar 2013Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed the license for a personal care home with a maximum capacity of 90.
13 Mar 2013Inspection
13 Mar 2013Inspection
Identified violations of staffing, emergency evacuation, and cash-disbursement procedures during a licensing inspection.
65 Pa.Code § 2600.132(b)Receipt for cash disbursements
Type A65 Pa.Code § 2600.132(a)-(b)Staffing – first aid and CPR
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2800Fire drill – evacuation to designated meeting place or fire-safe area
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2800Plan of correction – evacuation improvements
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2800; 2600.132(h)Evacuation time / fire-safe areas documentation
14 Jun 2012Inspection
14 Jun 2012Inspection
Identified multiple violations including unsanitary conditions, improper fire drill scheduling, and failure to follow prescriber directions.
65 Pa.Code §2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
65 Pa.Code §2600.132(g)Fire drills shall be held on different days
65 Pa.Code §2600.187(c)The home shall follow the directions of the prescriber
11 Apr 2011Inspection
11 Apr 2011Inspection
Identified violations of regulations governing resident care and safety, including failure to obtain a new medical evaluation after hospitalization.
55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation
01 Mar 2011Inspection
01 Mar 2011Inspection
Found improper use of restraints and prohibited procedures, including removal of cushions to hinder a resident from rising.
55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600
04 Jan 2011Inspection
04 Jan 2011Inspection
The facility was found to have a resident abuse incident and several regulatory deficiencies involving staff qualifications, resident records, and policy development. The findings indicate multiple areas needing corrective action.
55 Pa.Code §2600Direct care staff qualifications
55 Pa.Code §2600Self-administration of medications
55 Pa.Code §2600Resident records
55 Pa.Code §2600Policies and procedures
27 Apr 2010Inspection
27 Apr 2010Inspection
Inspections identified multiple regulatory deficiencies including issues with contract signatures, bedholding charges, sanitary conditions, resident records, and essential supplies.
55 Pa.Code § 2600Contract signatures
55 Pa.Code § 2600Bedholding/charges
55 Pa.Code § 2600Sanitary conditions
55 Pa.Code § 2600Food and water supplies
55 Pa.Code § 2600Prohibited procedures
55 Pa.Code § 2600Resident records storage
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