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Nursing Home · Harrisburg, PA
1205 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Medicare overall rating
2 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 404 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 2 out of 5 overall. Medicare reports an average of 0.59 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated physical therapy team and friendly staff, while others report severe concerns regarding cleanliness and neglect. While many visitors find the environment pleasant and the staff attentive, a significant number of reviewers cite issues with persistent odors, slow response times to call buttons, and inconsistent care standards. Families should be prepared to be highly involved in advocating for their loved ones, as communication with medical staff can be difficult.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Reviews are split between praise for kind, hardworking aides and complaints about laziness or unresponsiveness.
Many families report full voicemails, unreturned calls, and difficulty reaching social workers or doctors.
Numerous reports of urine odors, dirty floors, and sightings of pests like roaches and mice.
Multiple reviewers describe the food as cold, poor quality, or comparable to prison food.
Families appreciate the holiday decorations and organized activities that keep residents engaged.
Reviewers report medications being administered late and difficulty getting updates on care plans.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Concerns
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Distribution · 226 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“Your physical therapist Seph and Jalen have been wonderful as well as very patient with Chuck who is bedfast. They are getting him up in a sitting position and patiently working with him tirelessly to help him gain strength.”
“My friend passed away peacefully (he was 89). His last years at Spring Creek had him socializing and enjoying his day hours doing things other than just watching TV.”
“The aids will just sit in the hall and listen. I am CONSTANTLY ignored during feeding times after being moved to a different floor, them forgetting to bring me meals 3 entire ti”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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measures
2
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2
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed multiple complaints leading to 23 deficiencies, with recurring issues in safety hazards, treatment care, and food service quality. The facility shows persistent problems across surveys including building safety violations, medication management issues, and inadequate nursing staffing. While all deficiencies report correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 1, 2026
$37,113
Fine
Apr 9, 2026
$17,665
Fine
Jul 7, 2025
$9,110
Fine
Oct 15, 2024
$8,018
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
for profit
Owners
Rosenzweig, Steven
Owner
Key personnel
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