Pricing ranges from
    $3,656 – 4,387/month

    Wellsboro Shared Homes

    27 Bacon St, Wellsboro, PA 16901
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Well-kept home, caring staff, thankful

    I'm a resident and very happy here - the older house is well-kept, the staff are caring and professional, and I receive good care. I have a private room, enjoy activities like bingo and decorating, and appreciate the laundry and affordable driver to appointments; I'm thankful for the wonderful people who help me.

    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

    4.00·(4)

    Overall rating

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

      2.5
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Affordable fees
    • Caring direct-care staff
    • Private rooms available
    • Professional administration
    • Well-maintained older building
    • Onsite laundry service
    • Transportation to appointments and pharmacy
    • Social activities (bingo, decorating)
    • Family appreciation for some staff
    • Supportive small-home atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal quality and nutritional adequacy
    • Limited menu variety and problematic food textures
    • Limited nursing presence and clinical oversight
    • Staffing shortages and variable responsiveness
    • Staff communication tone
    • Perception of depersonalized care
    • Limited activity variety for more engaged residents
    • Operational limits for higher-acuity or post-acute residents

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression is mixed: the facility appears to offer an affordable, small-home environment with several practical services, but also shows recurring operational gaps that affect daily life for some residents. Positive comments emphasize a well-kept older building, available private rooms, on-site laundry, transport to appointments, and familiar social activities such as bingo and decorating. Multiple families and residents express appreciation for caring direct-care staff and professional administration.

    Care quality and staffing present a nuanced picture. Several accounts describe adequate, attentive caregiving from some staff members, while others describe minimal clinical coverage and times when nursing presence is limited. This pattern suggests inconsistent staffing levels and variable responsiveness; families note mixed experiences with staff tone and interaction, and some express a perception that residents can feel depersonalized. The facility also appears to operate with limits on clinical intensity — it is better suited to ambulatory, lower-acuity residents and may not be configured to readmit or manage higher-acuity post-hospital patients.

    Dining is a prominent area of divergence. Some reviewers describe varied menus and healthy options, while others consistently raise concerns about flavor, texture, and perceived nutritional adequacy. Complaints include food that lacks flavor and meals that are difficult to chew; reviewers suggested menu changes and dietary upgrades. These comments point to a need for improved menu planning, attention to texture modifications, and stronger oversight of meal quality and nutrition.

    Activity programming and facilities are modest. The home is described as older but well-maintained, and it offers basic social activities and on-site services such as laundry and transport. However, activity variety is limited for residents seeking more engagement or structured programming. The physical plant and small-home scale may suit those who prefer a quieter setting, but prospects seeking robust recreational programming may find options constrained.

    Management is viewed positively in some accounts, with praise for professionalism and staff who are appreciated by families. At the same time, recurring themes across reviews—particularly around food service, staffing consistency, nursing coverage, and communication—identify clear areas for operational improvement. In summary, this facility may be a fit for ambulatory residents and families prioritizing affordability, a home-like environment, and basic services; families needing stronger clinical coverage, consistent nursing availability, or higher-quality, varied meal services should evaluate those specific operational limitations carefully.

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    Location

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    Wellsboro Shared Homes is located at 27 Bacon St, Wellsboro, PA, 16901.

    About Wellsboro Shared Homes

    Wellsboro Shared Homes sits at 27 Bacon Street in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, and ties its roots to the First Baptist Church and Pastor Purchase's congregation, where folks had the idea to build a kind of place that'd feel like a real home for older, independent people who still like fellowship and a Christian spirit around them, and you come in and notice the Victorian-style building, a big one put up in 2008, stretching over 14,000 square feet with 23 units and 21 bathrooms, some with private bedrooms or spaces and some even having kitchenettes, so everyone can get comfortable with the level of privacy they want. They have a commercial kitchen that can handle special diets, an expansive dining room, and neat touches like charming fireplaces in a few spots, plus they installed mini splits for cooling, and you won't need to think about things like shoveling snow, grocery shopping, or laundry either, because the staff stays attentive to daily needs, offering services like housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, and folks can always count on meal prep and a 24-hour call system for emergencies.

    Residents get a real sense of community here, where people gather for regular activities-stuff like Bible study, church services, games of bingo, crafts, and even movie nights or events run by the residents themselves, and family or community groups are always encouraged to visit. The communal living model means nobody's isolated, and there are spaces built for relaxing and talking, like the residents' lounge, walking paths, and even a garden. If someone wants a little more pampering or art time, they don't have to go far, with an arts room and barber or salon on site. People needing memory care or more regular medical care have support here too, with comprehensive services and non-ambulatory assistance, medication help, bathing, dressing, and transfer assistance, all given with 24-hour supervision and an emergency alert system set up for safety.

    Wellsboro Shared Homes lets folks have as much independence as they're able, and if someone wants to go out, there's transportation for community excursions, along with the option to sign out for family vacations or outings. There's plenty that stands out with this place-big private acreage around the property, elevator access for easy movement, and lots of parking, so visitors never have to worry about finding a spot. The staff aims to give room, board, care, and plain companionship, treating folks with dignity in what people have called a castle-like space, so while it's not overly fancy, it has a style and warmth that people remember. The facility was set up as a non-profit, so it keeps that sense of community at the center, always looking for ways to help older adults stay as comfortable and independent as possible while still having support when needed. The structure, amenities, and programs all serve to create a cooperative, supportive, and cheerful place where older people can live without feeling alone, and those needing more help or memory care find attentive medical support wrapped in a place that feels like home.

    People often ask...

    Wellsboro Shared Homes offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,656 per month.

    Wellsboro Shared Homes offers independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement community.

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    Yes, Wellsboro Shared Homes allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 27 Bacon St, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

    No, Wellsboro Shared Homes 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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