Elk Haven Nursing Home, located in St. Marys, PA, offers both nursing home care and assisted living services. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid and a Medicare participant since August 13, 1975, the facility caters to a variety of care needs for its 118 current residents. Residents have access to a comprehensive range of medical and support services, including incontinence care, ambulatory care, diabetes care, hospice, and memory care. To enhance residents' quality of life and well-being, Elk Haven provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Regular medical services include podiatry and dental care, alongside wound care and pain management solutions, focusing on residents' diverse health requirements.
To foster a supportive and pleasant environment, Elk Haven Nursing Home features amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and clubs and communities for social engagement. The facility supports the involvement of residents and their families through resident and family counseling services and maintains a resident/family council to ensure the consideration of feedback and concerns. Care is delivered by a professional team that includes nurses and therapists, tasked with addressing both medical and daily living needs. While reviews highlight the facility’s friendly, helpful staff and personalized care, there are mixed opinions regarding management practices and safety protocols, including concerns about employee treatment and security measures. These diverging reviews point to a mixture of strengths and areas for improvement, particularly in management and operational aspects.
Costs at this community start at $2,722 and range up to $6,263. The average price in the community is $4,492, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,949. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.