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Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center

2499 Zerbe Road,, Narvon, PA 17555

Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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(800) 780-8101

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(717) 445-4551

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,568

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,908
  • Average State Price: $5,482
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center Description

    Whether you've just begun to think about retirement or you've come to a point where you can no longer live on your own, Zerbe Retirement Community offers affordable retirement living and continuing care options to enjoy a truly worry-free retirement.

    Nestled into the countryside of northeastern Lancaster County, Zerbe Retirement Community offers easy access to major roads and highways, yet residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living. Zerbe's 60-acre campus supports all levels of retirement living from independent cottages to complete skilled nursing care. Each resident is welcomed as part of our “extended family,” and we strive to enhance all phases of your retirement years.

    Zerbe Retirement Community was created upon strong family values and our commitment to care for and serve our residents with respect and compassion... a tradition started more than 50 years ago with the Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Our family-owned business has been serving the senior community since 1958.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    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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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 39 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Narvon
  • Ranking in State: 953 out of 1426 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with many praising the care and environment, while others express significant concerns.

    • Several reviewers commend the staff for being wonderful, kind, and caring, even when faced with demanding behavior. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, spacious apartments, and engaging activities, including trips prior to the pandemic.
    • Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, some family members appreciate the efforts made to keep residents safe and socially engaged, though restrictions on visits are a point of contention.
    • On the downside, there are reports of understaffing leading to inadequate care, with some residents experiencing discomfort and neglect in their final days. Complaints include a lack of empathy and understanding from some staff members, particularly regarding pain management and medical needs.
    • Discrimination and unprofessional behavior by management and staff are mentioned, alongside a high turnover rate and a lack of support for employees. Concerns about safety and cultural division within the workplace are also raised.
    • However, many positive experiences are shared, highlighting friendly and caring staff, clean and beautiful facilities, and a family-like atmosphere. The personal connections between staff and residents, as well as the care provided, are frequently praised.
    • Financial and administrative issues, such as low pay for med techs despite their responsibilities and a lack of growth opportunities, are criticized. The high staff turnover and organizational problems are noted as impacting the quality of care.

    In summary, while many find the facility to be a caring and pleasant environment for their loved ones, significant concerns about staffing, management, and the quality of care need to be addressed.


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    Health

    Medications

    Bathing

    Personal grooming

    24-hour nursing services provided by licensed staff

    Occupational, speech, and physical therapies provided

    24-hour emergency call system


    Activities

    Social and recreational events

    Community events

    Movie theatre

    Art classes

    Reading


    Community Amenities

    Library

    Multi-Purpose Room

    Laundry

    Beauty / Barber Shop

    On-site beauty/barbershop

    Snow removal


    Room Amenities

    Spacious, furnished rooms with adjoining half-baths

    Routine linen/towel exchange

    24-hour emergency call system

    Kitchen

    Patio

    Porch


    Dining

    Private Dining Room

    Room service of meals during temporary illness

    Three nutritious meals served in our beautiful dining room with farmland views

    Nutritious meals

    Dining room



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 18, 1975
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 87
    Total current residents: 79
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-05-26 2022-06-28 C Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-05-26 2022-06-28 C Egress Deficiencies Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
    2022-05-26 2022-06-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-05-26 2022-06-28 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-05-26 2022-06-28 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is New Holland which is 8.7 miles away and has a population of 5,430 (very small town).
    • The average income is $65,055, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 55.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 163 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 173 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.84 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 168.0, Moderate Days 134.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    B.B.'s Grocery Outlet
    2.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    4.5 miles away
    Good's Store
    5.6 miles away
    Shady Maple Farm Market
    5.6 miles away
    White Oak Ice
    7.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Coatesville
    14.2 miles away
    Parkesburg
    14.4 miles away
    Thorndale
    15.5 miles away
    Downingtown
    16.9 miles away
    Strasburg Railroad
    17.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Stop 4
    11.5 miles away
    Stop 3
    11.5 miles away
    Stop 9
    11.5 miles away
    Stop 2
    11.5 miles away
    Stop 1
    11.5 miles away

    Banks

    National Penn Bank
    3.5 miles away
    BB&T
    4.4 miles away
    Ephrata National Bank
    6.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    7.2 miles away
    Fulton Bank
    7.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital
    8.4 miles away
    Reading Hospital
    11.1 miles away
    Align Pregnancy Services Ephrata
    12.4 miles away
    WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
    12.5 miles away
    Surgical Institute of Reading
    13.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    3.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    12.7 miles away
    Royers Pharmacy
    13.8 miles away
    Royer's Pharmecy
    14.5 miles away
    CVS
    15.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Wallace & Wolitarsky Dental Associates
    4.4 miles away
    Morgantown Orthodontist
    4.7 miles away
    New Design Dental Associates
    7.9 miles away
    Loeffler-Pitt Dental Associates-New Holland
    8.8 miles away
    Reading Oral Surgery Group
    9.7 miles away

    Parks

    State Game Lands Number 52
    0.2 miles away
    Historic Poole Forge
    2.9 miles away
    Caernarvon Township Park
    3.0 miles away
    Maple Grove Park
    3.2 miles away
    Bowmansville Memorial Park
    4.1 miles away

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    Shopping

    Morgantown Mall
    2.7 miles away
    Bitplaza
    11.7 miles away
    Berkshire Mall
    11.9 miles away
    The Shoppes at Wyomissing
    12.6 miles away
    Fairgrounds Square Mall
    14.5 miles away

    Culture

    Miller Center for the Arts
    11.6 miles away
    Santander Performing Arts Center
    11.8 miles away
    Reading Civic Theatre
    11.8 miles away
    Genesius Theater
    11.9 miles away
    Chester County Studio Tour
    12.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Windmill
    2.5 miles away
    Antonio's Pizza
    2.7 miles away
    Zous Garden
    2.7 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    2.7 miles away
    Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard
    3.0 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a medium-sized community with 28 total beds.

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