Arbutus Park Retirement Community, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit, faith-based senior living community with over 100 years of service. The facility provides a continuum of care, specializing primarily in skilled nursing home care and offering the additional services of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Residents have options for independent living in cottages and apartments, as well as access to on-site nursing and rehabilitation services. Recent campus improvements have included renovations to common areas and expanded therapy services to enhance resident comfort and care.

The care and medical support at Arbutus Park encompasses a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents. The community’s Wellness Program aims to promote overall health, providing residents with ongoing support and access to various health and fitness activities. Occupational, physical, and speech therapies are available on site, delivered by qualified professionals in dedicated therapy rooms, helping residents regain and maintain independence. Additional allied health services such as audiology, dental care, and podiatry are offered to support holistic well-being. Residents can also receive psychiatric care, with the facility equipped to accept individuals with related needs.

Spiritual support is available through the services of a chaplain, and personal grooming needs can be met in the on-site beauty shop. In terms of activities of daily living, assistance is provided for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those who require some physical support, ensuring personal dignity and safety.

Resident and family feedback frequently highlights the staff’s compassionate and supportive approach and notes the welcoming, well-maintained environment. Positive experiences shared include professional nursing care, flexibility to accommodate family visits, engaging activities, and a pet-friendly policy. Many reviewers express comfort knowing their relatives are cared for respectfully, particularly during end-of-life care. However, some concerns have been reported regarding occasional understaffing, delays in responsiveness to call bells, lapses in personal care, and inconsistencies in following dietary or therapy protocols. Additionally, there are comments on external maintenance issues for independent units. Prospective residents and families may wish to consider these factors when evaluating Arbutus Park.

Costs at this community start at $2,722 and range up to $6,263. The average price in the community is $4,492, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,631. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.