Celebration Villa of Shippensburg
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 37 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice if you are looking for a small, intimate community where your loved one will be known by name and treated with genuine compassion. The responsive staff and active social calendar are major strengths. While the dining experience is generally excellent, you may want to inquire about the current staffing levels in the kitchen to ensure consistent service.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews analyzed“Families can expect a highly compassionate, home-like environment where staff members are noted for treating residents like their own family. While the facility is widely praised for its attentive care and engaging social activities, one reviewer noted that the kitchen staff could benefit from additional support.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Engaging social and community activities
- Clean and well-maintained single-floor living
- Personalized care that avoids residents 'getting lost in the shuffle'
Concerns
- Kitchen staff may be under-resourced
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How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since the community is so intimate with 62 residents, how do you ensure each person's specific daily routine and preferences are honored?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about how attentive the nursing staff is here; can you tell us more about how they monitor residents throughout the day?
- 3What kind of social activities or community events are currently popular among the residents to help them stay engaged?
- 4With the single-floor layout, how is the facility maintained to ensure it stays as clean and comfortable as it looks?
- 5How does the care team handle medical emergencies or changes in health needs during the overnight hours?
- 6Could you tell us a bit about the dining experience and how the kitchen manages meal service for everyone?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff folks are wonderful, they know every resident by name and most family members' names as well. To me it was like having an extended family for my dad, both staff and other residents.”
“As his family, we too are still very pleased with the care he receives, plus knowing he's safe is our #1 priority. Dad took 2 falls lately & with the push of his button (lanyard), he had help there in no time, which we are SO grateful for !!!”
“The staff take amazing care of my mom. They are patient and genuinely caring, seeking to make a human connection with her. The small community grantees that Mom will never be lost in the shuffle.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: PA State Licensing Agency
Key Findings
Between 2020 and 2025, Celebration Villa of Shippensburg underwent 11 inspections, resulting in 4 clean reports and 14 recorded violations. The documented findings include issues regarding administrative documentation, medication storage, and adherence to safety protocols.
Apr 1, 2025RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Dec 18, 2024Routine
The home failed to report an incident involving inappropriate staff comments to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
A staff member was observed using inappropriate language toward a resident and physically pushing a resident against a wall and door frame.
Medical evaluations for certain residents were not completed within the required 60 days prior to admission or 30 days after admission.
Nov 1, 2023Routine
Fire drill records failed to accurately report issues such as evacuation delays and did not document the total number of residents participating in several drills.
The facility exceeded the maximum safe evacuation time of 4 minutes and 37 seconds during five separate fire drills conducted between June and October 2023.
Aug 3, 2022Routine
The resident contract for Resident 1 lacked the resident's signatures and the date signed.
The medication cart in the nurses' room contained two loose pills inside the cart drawers.
The resident's most recent RASP did not include documentation of required mobility aids despite physician orders.
Jun 9, 2020Routine
A staff member verbally threatened to smack a resident in the mouth during assistance in the bathroom.
Feb 12, 2020RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Feb 10, 2020Routine
No emergency telephone numbers were posted on or by the telephone next to the pool table.
Fire drills conducted throughout 2019 indicated that residents were only being evacuated to the East fire safe area, failing to use alternate exit routes.
Feb 8, 2019RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Ec Opco Shippensburg LLC
for profit
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