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Lutheran Community at Telford

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

235 North Washington Street, Telford, PA 18969125 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers excellent nursing care and high-quality dining that can be customized to dietary needs. However, families should investigate the facility's current security protocols and ask for a specific schedule of resident activities to ensure your loved one remains engaged.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Families can expect a clean and well-landscaped environment with a nursing staff that is praised for being compassionate and communicative. However, there are significant concerns regarding building security protocols and a lack of engaging resident activities.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff5.0CleanN/AActivities2.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-landscaped grounds
  • High-quality, customizable dining options
  • Transparent communication regarding care and costs

Concerns

  • Security vulnerabilities and lack of visitor check-in protocols
  • Lack of resident engagement and activities

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 12 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do the caregivers typically bond with new residents during their first few weeks?
  • 2The dining options sound lovely and customizable; could you walk us through how a resident can personalize their meal plans?
  • 3Since we value safety, could you tell us more about your current visitor check-in protocols and how you manage building security?
  • 4What does a typical weekly calendar look like for residents, and are there opportunities for them to help shape the types of activities offered?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
  • 6We noticed the grounds are beautifully landscaped; are there specific outdoor spaces or garden areas where residents frequently spend their time?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff was up-front about everything and very helpful in understanding costs, benefits and limitations to what they do. The nursing staff was generally wonderful. They took a great interest in my father and got to know him very well.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★

My grandma Martha Fisher moved here a few months ago and we absolutely love it! She had wonderful experiences so far. Foods are great, people are so friendly and welcoming.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I've picked up their chef David as an uber passenger & he's a sweetheart! He'll cook you gluten free food at request. Give this guy a raise!

Community member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: PA State Licensing Agency

36total
58deficiencies

Key Findings

Between 2021 and 2025, Lutheran Community at Telford underwent 38 inspections, resulting in 14 clean reports and 58 recorded violations. The findings included issues regarding missing financial documentation, incomplete staff training records, and lapses in reporting resident incidents.

Jul 16, 2025Routine
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Medication carts with open laptops displaying resident medical info were left visible to others, and nursing offices were found unlocked and unattended with accessible medical binders.

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The facility's camera system was recording in resident common areas and hallways where medications are administered, potentially compromising privacy.

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Sanitary conditions were compromised when a glucometer reading for one resident was incorrectly recorded on another resident's medication administration record.

Apr 3, 2025Routine
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A resident was subjected to unwanted sexual contact and harassment, including being touched in the groin area and receiving inappropriate sexual comments, due to insufficient supervision.

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The report indicates a requirement for 6 hours of annual dementia-related training for direct care staff, though specific training failures were not detailed in the provided text.

Mar 3, 2025Routine
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A resident was found touching another resident under their clothing while unsupervised in a common area.

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Residents were unable to describe the facility's system for safeguarding their money and personal property.

Sep 4, 2024Routine
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A staff person did not receive required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation on their first day of work.

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A staff person did not receive required annual training in specified areas during the 2023 training year.

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Sanitary conditions were compromised when a staff member used a resident's glucometer to check another resident's blood sugar.

May 22, 2024Routine
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Resident 1 exhibited multiple episodes of physical and verbal aggression toward staff and other residents, including punching a resident in the face, which resulted in serious injury. The facility failed to implement adequate positive interventions or ensure safety by allowing the residents to share a room.

Dec 21, 2023Routine
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An agency-contracted CNA used access to a resident's room to steal their debit card and made approximately 37 unauthorized purchases.

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The facility provided an incomplete staff list that lacked the names and contact information for employees working under a staffing agency.

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An agency staff member did not receive required orientation on fire safety and emergency preparedness topics during their first day of work.

Jul 24, 2023Routine
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The home's emergency food supply lacked protein sources, consisting only of canned fruits, jellies, and cereal.

Aug 25, 2022Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lutheran Community at Telford

Organization Type

nonprofit

Source: State licensing data

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