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Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society
2001 Paxton Street,, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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(800) 780-8101To Reach a Resident
(717) 236-5508Estimated Pricing
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Paxton Street Home Benevolent Society Description
Paxton Ministries provides affordable housing and support services to adults in need with Christ-like love. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we care for adults challenged with poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities.
Our housing options offer a safe, comfortable, and supportive home where adults in need are treated with dignity and respect and where each person’s unique gifts are celebrated. By working together as a family of residents, staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners, we strive to provide housing, help, and healing in the name of Christ.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers appreciate the caring and dedicated staff, highlighting their commitment to serving the residents and the community.
- Several comments praise the facility for its cleanliness, homey atmosphere, and the amenities provided.
- Volunteers and visitors share positive experiences, noting the welcoming environment and the joy of interacting with residents.
- Residents express love for living there, mentioning the genuine people and the sense of being cared for.
- The organization is commended for its efforts in serving low-income housing needs and for going above and beyond in ensuring safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Negative Reviews:
- One review strongly advises against the facility, describing it as overly restrictive with comparisons to being treated like inmates, highlighting strict COVID-19 protocols that limit resident freedom.
- A resident mentions feeling frustrated at times due to perceived preferential treatment of staff over residents, especially concerning those with mental illnesses.
- Another individual expresses disappointment with the lack of emergency assistance provided by the organization.
Mixed Reviews:
- While most reviews are positive, highlighting the caring nature of the staff and the quality of the facility, some residents and visitors express concerns about treatment and restrictions, particularly in relation to COVID-19 measures.
- A former resident praises the facility for its care and activities but also mentions a personal experience of feeling judged.
Overall:
The majority of reviews for Paxton Ministries are positive, with many praising the staff's dedication, the facility's cleanliness, and the overall atmosphere. However, there are a few concerns regarding treatment and restrictions, particularly related to COVID-19 protocols. It's important for potential residents and their families to consider these reviews in the context of their own needs and preferences.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Steelton which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 5,932 (very small town).
- The average income is $67,362, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 55.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 156 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 181 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.07 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 236.0, Moderate Days 66.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Asia PA Market
0.7 miles awayGiant
1.3 miles awayWeis Market
2.1 miles awayPrice Rite
2.1 miles awayGrocery Outlet
2.2 miles awayTransportation
Harrisburg
1.5 miles awayMiddletown
7.7 miles awayM&H Railroad
7.8 miles awayElizabethtown
14.7 miles awayBus Stations
FlixBus Harrisburg
1.5 miles awayCity Isand Bus Stop
1.9 miles awayHACC Harrisburg Campus
3.3 miles awayBanks
M&T Bank
0.5 miles awayAmerican Crypto ATM
0.8 miles awayMetro Bank
1.7 miles awaySusquehanna Bank
2.3 miles awayFulton Bank
2.4 miles awayHospitals
UPMC Harrisburg
1.5 miles awayCommunity General Osteopathic Hospital
2.7 miles awayUPMC Pinnacle Polyclinic Campus
3.2 miles awayPenn State Holy Spirit
3.6 miles awayGeisinger Holy Spirit Primary Care
5.5 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
1.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.5 miles awayCVS/pharmacy
3.0 miles awayCVS
5.5 miles awayDentists
Center Street Family Dentistry
4.2 miles awayFamily Dentistry
4.3 miles away'Nbraces
4.5 miles awayWood Myers & Hartman
4.5 miles awayHilton-Diminick Orthodontic Associates
4.7 miles awayParks
Hall Manor
0.3 miles awayClover Heights Park
0.3 miles awayPutnam Park
0.4 miles awayFive Senses Garden
0.7 miles awayNorwood Playground
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Harrisburg Mall
1.0 miles awayStrawberry Square
1.6 miles awayFairview Commons
2.1 miles awayHigh Pointe Commons
2.4 miles awayColonial Park Mall
3.6 miles awayCulture
Open Stage of Harrisburg
1.7 miles awayHarrisburg Midtown Arts Center
2.2 miles awayOyster Mill Playhouse
4.5 miles awayColor Me Mine
4.7 miles awayClimenhaga Fine Arts Center
10.0 miles awayRestaurants
New Orleans Po Boy & French Bakery
0.7 miles awaySubway Cafe
0.7 miles awayUnderdog Sports Bar and Grill
0.8 miles awayEast Shore Diner
0.9 miles awayPizza Hut
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This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 85 total beds.Disclaimer
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