St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and attentive nursing and administrative staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice if you prioritize a kind, person-centered staff and a clean environment for rehabilitation or long-term care. However, if you are moving a loved one in immediately, you may want to personally inspect the room's cleanliness prior to admission to ensure standards are met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
100 reviews analyzed“Families can expect a highly compassionate and welcoming environment, with many reviewers praising the staff's dedication and the facility's cleanliness. While the majority of feedback highlights excellent rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, one critical review raised serious concerns regarding cleanliness upon admission.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm and attentive nursing and administrative staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and professional care for residents
- Effective rehabilitation services
Concerns
- Cleanliness of rooms upon admission
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've noticed how much the management team values feedback from families; how does the staff typically incorporate resident or family suggestions into daily operations?
- 2Since the nursing and administrative staff are so highly regarded here, could you tell us more about how they coordinate care for residents as their needs change?
- 3What is your process for ensuring a resident's room is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for a smooth transition on their very first day?
- 4Could you walk us through how the nursing team handles medical emergencies or unexpected health changes during the overnight hours?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 6We are interested in the rehabilitation services mentioned in your profile; how does the facility support residents who are working through physical therapy or recovery?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff was great their are so many who where a delight and a kiddos goes out to All but names I can remember are Dawn who was exceptional with me Dee whom was so caring kind Hakeem who was on par and compassionate Brian Heather Destiny Anita whom where so welcoming again to all the staff….a special shout out to Shakira tonight she went above and beyond her means on helping me”
“My Mother has been at St. Mary's for a couple years now. She started in independent living which she enjoyed because of the caring staff and the friends she made. She is now in skilled nursing. With the help of Lisa Cora-Waltrip Medicaid Coordinator at St. Mary's guiding us we were able to get the financial help we needed for my Mom's care.”
“Great rehab for my dad can’t say enough good about this place Rebecca. His nurse is wonderful and the lady at the front desk is such a sweet person.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: PA State Licensing Agency
Key Findings
Between 2022 and 2025, St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living underwent 35 inspections, resulting in 11 clean reports and 72 documented violations. Findings from these inspections included issues related to incomplete resident assessments, delays in staff background checks, and inconsistencies in maintaining updated care plans.
Oct 8, 2025RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Aug 21, 2025Routine
An incident involving an allegation of physical abuse was not reported to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
A direct care staff person lacked a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
Unlabeled spray bottles containing unidentified blue and yellow substances were found in an unattended utility cart.
Poisonous materials were accessible to residents because the lock on an unattended utility cart was broken.
Sep 24, 2024Routine
Four tubes of Periguard ointment with poison warnings were found in a resident's bedside table, and not all residents have been assessed as capable of using poisons safely.
Eighteen cigarette butts were found on top of a trash can outside the St. Camillus SDCU patio, which is not a designated smoking area.
Multiple medication blister packs were observed with punctured foil, exposing the medication to potential contamination.
Aug 29, 2024Routine
A staff person failed to report suspected resident abuse in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
A staff person failed to report a suspected resident abuse incident to the Department within 24 hours.
A direct care staff person did not receive required annual training on several topics, including medication self-administration and infection control.
Jul 10, 2024Routine
The home failed to report an incident involving a resident found on the floor to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
The facility's boiler failed a PA Dept of L&I inspection and was being used without a valid certificate or completed repairs.
Resident-home contracts were missing required signatures from either the resident or the home.
Resident records lacked signed statements acknowledging receipt of resident rights and complaint procedures.
Apr 26, 2023Routine
A direct care staff person did not have a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
Paper towels were missing from the shared resident bathroom in room 72b.
There was an accumulation of approximately 1/4 inch of lint and debris in the dryer lint trap.
Prescribed cough medication for Resident #2 was not available in the home.
The glucometer for Resident #2 was not calibrated to the correct date and time.
Feb 6, 2023Routine
Resident-home contracts for three residents were not signed by the residents.
The home failed to provide itemized written accounts and refunds for resident funds within 30 days of discharge for two residents.
Required telephone numbers for various agencies and the complaint hotline were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.
Jan 11, 2023Routine
The home failed to report an incident where a resident was pushed down by nursing staff to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
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