The tour at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg was a five. The staff did a wonderful job and she was very pleasant. She showed me everything and talked about what would be required if my mother were to be accepted into assisted living. When you go to that assisted living facility, she informed me that they have a skilled care unit that is right across from the assisted living facility. When you come to assisted living, you go to that skilled care where they evaluate you. Physical therapy evaluates you and the medical staff evaluates you before you go into assisted living. You're there for 2 weeks. That's the only place that talked about that so that's something different. It was fine, I just found that it was so much more expensive than the other ones. I expected that before going in there because I knew that it probably would be. They had a little library room that was very small with just some bookcases and a table and some chairs. It wasn't decorated. The hallways were kind of dreary and a little dark. I just found it to be a little more clinical. I don't know what other word to use. I wanted a homier atmosphere for my mom. That's the only fault I can find. It just didn't attract my eye. The room I saw had some cabinets and a microwave. I don't think it had a stove but it had a sink and a microwave oven. You could fix yourself something in your room if you wanted to but my mother isn't going to be doing any cooking, and I didn't need that. I didn't need to pay extra money for that.

Bethany Village West is the assisted program of Bethany Village. It was almost double the price of the other places I've been to. It was more institutional and very cold. The community is very huge, and the amenities are very nice; they have a pool there that's really nice, but I didn't see the residents interacting with the staff members, and we only dealt with the executive director. The facilities were nice enough, but they treat their assisted living almost like skilled care. I didn't see any groups working together, or anyone in any community rooms. You have to go to the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and still get to interact with other people. It's much more coordinated to be in the assisted living program.

My parents are residents of Bethany Village. It's definitely the best community. They're on the expensive side, so that's the only negative thing. The atmosphere is very good, and they have a lot of activities to offer. They have private rooms, and the dining area is excellent. They have all the facilities, nice pool, salon, activities room, restaurants, and a lot of different stuff. The only thing I could think of that they can improve on would be the price. The staff doesn't yell at the patients, it's very quiet and calm as opposed to the chaotic atmosphere other places have.

I can honestly see my uncle living at Bethany Manor. The location is great and I did not mind facility as a whole. My uncle will not only be comfortable but I will too when I come to visit. The staff that I briefly encountered while I was there was extremely friendly and well groomed. I loved the fact that there is a game room available to him as well. He has always been a social butterfly and this allows him to intermingle with the staff and other residents. The outdoor area is a nice escape for him as well. We are interested in the one bedroom and it is such a relief to know that there is a private bath for my uncle. Hi privacy is extremely important to my family. In an attempt to make this experience as much like home as possible we feel that Bethany Manor is first in the running from our choices thus far!