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Friends Boarding Home
50 South Congress Street,, Newtown, PA 18940
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Many families and residents have shared their experiences with this senior living community, highlighting various aspects that could help others in making an informed decision.
- Several reviews praise the community for its friendly, home-like atmosphere, cleanliness, and great value for money. The staff is described as accommodating, and the meal options are enjoyed by the residents.
- Some residents appreciate the peaceful location, the beautiful dining room and grounds, and the warm and competent care provided by the staff. The community's proximity to the interesting town of Newtown and its responsive staff are also highlighted positively.
- However, concerns have been raised regarding the annual increase in costs, especially for those on a fixed budget. The rent and meal costs reportedly go up by 3% each year, which could be a significant factor for long-term planning.
- Other critiques include dissatisfaction with the kitchen staff and the quality of food, lack of kitchenette and weekend transportation for church, and the small size of the rooms.
- On the positive side, the community is described as a great place to live with kind and friendly people, personalized care due to its smaller size, and well-maintained facilities. The location is deemed excellent, and the initial costs reasonable.
- Activities such as bingo and shopping trips are available, and some residents enjoy going out for walks. The community's efforts to make residents feel at home, including personalizing rooms, are appreciated.
Overall, while many reviews highlight the community's positive aspects, potential residents and their families should consider the financial implications of yearly cost increases. The mixed feedback on food quality and staff responsiveness suggests that experiences may vary.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Richboro which is 4.1 miles away and has a population of 6,563 (very small town).
- The average income is $232,051, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 57.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 153 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 187 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.61 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 104.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walgreens
0.5 miles awayMcCafferty's
0.6 miles awayAcme
0.7 miles awayGiant
0.9 miles awayShady Brook Farmer's Market and Deli
2.6 miles awayTransportation
Woodbourne
3.5 miles awayLanghorne
4.8 miles awayYardley
5.5 miles awayNeshaminy Falls
5.8 miles awayTrevose
6.6 miles awayBus Stations
Jacksonville Rd and Van Horn Dr
8.5 miles awayBanks
First National Bank
0.1 miles awayWSFS Bank
0.2 miles awayPNC Bank
0.4 miles awayBank of America
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
0.6 miles awayHospitals
Saint Mary Medical Center
1.7 miles awayForest Health Medical Center
4.1 miles awayBarix Clinics
4.2 miles awayJefferson Bucks Hospital
4.6 miles awayTrenton Psychiatric Hospital
6.8 miles awayPharmacies
Rite-Aid
3.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.1 miles awayWalgreens
4.2 miles awayCVS
5.2 miles awayRite Aid
5.5 miles awayDentists
Dr. Gary Nack DDS
4.9 miles awayAbsolute Smile
6.7 miles awayDonald J. Miliner, DDS
7.6 miles awaySusan S Plotnick, DMD
8.4 miles awayCapitol Smiles Dental
8.9 miles awayParks
Linton Memorial Park
0.1 miles awayNewtown
0.2 miles awayChandler Fields
0.3 miles awayRoberts Ridge Park
0.6 miles awayNewtown Township
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Newtown Friends Meeting
0.2 miles awaySouthampton Old School Baptist Meeting House
6.1 miles awayBensalem AME Church
8.9 miles awayOld Trinity Church
14.4 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church in Germantown
18.4 miles awayShopping
Oxford Valley Mall
4.1 miles awayRichboro Plaza
4.2 miles awayNeshaminy Mall
6.1 miles awayCapital Center
8.9 miles awayPhiladelphia Mills
9.3 miles awayCulture
Hallowell
1.1 miles awayWalton
1.1 miles awayWilliam Penn Outdoor Auditorium
1.2 miles awaySesame Studio
4.5 miles awayAbby's Paradise Theater
4.5 miles awayRestaurants
Rocco's at The Brick
0.1 miles awayIsaac Newton's
0.1 miles awayNewtown Bagel
0.3 miles awayMeglio
0.4 miles awayAcqua e Farina
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a medium-sized community with 25 total beds.Disclaimer
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