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St John Community, a CCRC

500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA 16046

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8.7
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11 reviews
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8.7
Review score
11 reviews
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  • 3 star
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7.2
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Nancy H

Spouse or partner of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

A comfortable, warm place.

The staff all seem to be very kind, especially maintenance, I believe her name is [name removed], so helpful and kind. I've only met one housekeeper, I believe his name is [name removed], sweetest and kindest man. That's really the only staff I've personally met. The kitchen staff is very accommodating. The residents generally seem happy there. The bus service they provide is wonderful. The building and grounds are exceptionally well kept. The back patio is so nice, kind of secluded, shady, nice place to sit, and there is patio gardening for the residents. Overall pretty nice place. The only downfall is parking, there is plenty but it's on a little bit of a hill. I would definitely recommend this place.

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St John Community, a CCRC

For more than 100 years, St. John Community
has helped seniors thrive spiritually, emotionally,
intellectually and physically. Through our vibrant
continuing care community, our goal is to help you live life to the fullest—with the respect, love and the compassion you deserve.
Explore what this vibrant continuing care community has to offer – engaging activities, exceptional services and amenities, all on a relaxing and beautiful campus.

The St. John Community is nestled within the beautiful countryside of the Borough of Mars. This charming campus offers all levels of care and living options, including:

• Overbrook Pointe, residential living
• The Residence at St. John, residential living
• Edgewood Grove, personal care
• RoseCrest Assisted Living with Memory Support
• St. John Specialty Care, skilled nursing and
rehabilitation

Lutheran SeniorLife St. John Community is one of
western Pennsylvania’s longest serving continuing
care communities—a carefree place where you can live an Abundant Life®.

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living

St John Community, a CCRC

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for St John Community, a CCRC

8.7 out of 10
Review Score11 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored St John Community, a CCRC with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, St John Community, a CCRC has 11 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/26/25

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Nancy H

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 26, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A comfortable, warm place.

The staff all seem to be very kind, especially maintenance, I believe her name is [name removed], so helpful and kind. I've only met one housekeeper, I believe his name is [name removed], sweetest and kindest man. That's really the only staff I've personally met. The kitchen staff is very accommodating. The residents generally seem happy there. The bus service they provide is wonderful. The building and grounds are exceptionally well kept. The back patio is so nice, kind of secluded, shady, nice place to sit, and there is patio gardening for the residents. Overall pretty nice place. The only downfall is parking, there is plenty but it's on a little bit of a hill. I would definitely recommend this place.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for St John Community, a CCRC

The campus has a wide range of care levels. My mom is in the Rosecrest Memory Care facility. Rosecrest can accommodate about 20-30 memory care residents. Newer Facility - built exclusively for memory care (e.g., circular hallways, courtyard encircled by building (only enter/exit through building), leucite drawer fronts, etc.) Nice size - large enough for residents to create friendships and small enough to maintain a home-like feel. Staff is great - wonderful people, reasonably long-tenured, caring and all know all the residents -There is a good staff to resident ratio. Additional costs - for salon, laundry and some personal items are reasonable compared to practices i heard about from other places.

David K

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 4, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

St. John’s is mismanaged and poor level of care

Here are some bullets: 1. Under staffed 2. Staffed with agency workers had different care givers all the time 3. Did not consistently provide care according to plan - helping father with support hose 4. Staff was mean and would raise voice 5. Few times my father received the wrong medication. 6. Complained to administration and would not call back - only emails after repeated sends Bottom line stay away that facility has big problems. Thank god we got my dad somewhere else!!!!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 2, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Manager is kind and communicative, very impressed by chef

Only shortcoming in transition was that residents' orientation was not detailed, relied on new resident reading handbook prior to move in. Also, initial review was during chaotic period of actual move, details of packing, unpacking, etc. Might have benefitted by follow-up formal re-orientation 7-10 days after move in. Residents, manager and staff of facility were very helpful in answering questions as they occurred. All other items rated at 5. Chef was particular helpful in determining special dietary needs. There is effort to provide various ethnic options and there is an always available menu of soup, omelets, individual pizzas, salads and sandwiches. There is weekly special menu of soup, salad, sandwich and entrees in addition to weekly menu. Cleanliness and friendliness of staff were top notch. Residents were very helpful in welcoming new residents and encouraging participation in scheduled activities. Number of residents is small enough to make it feel like "family" environment. While facility is "independent living" facility, it would be helpful to have transport options at a fee for medical appointments. There are occasions when residents are unable to drive or have family drive them. Not expected that this would be a free service but Uber or Lyft are exorbitant cost, wish there was option to schedule transportation for appts and pay a reasonable fee. Some residents have insurance that would help cover costs. Finally, value for cost is definitely rated 5 when compared to other facilities and cost in area.

Carrie

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 4, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended

My loved one is currently a resident at St John Community and the overall experience has been good so far. The overall care of my loved one and everything else has been good and I am very satisfied. I would recommend St John Community to others.

Lynn

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly recommend St John Community

The people who live there are warm and welcoming and the staff goes out of their way to help the residents. The apartments are spacious, well maintained and have full kitchens. Highly recommend this community.

Beth C

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 13, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Happy Mom, the search is over

I would say it's a very nice residence and the apartment is new and fresh. It's a small community with a family feeling. My mother felt comfortable there that's why we chose it.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 28, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Nice Community

Friendliness of the staff - specially residence manager and chef. Quality of Care - Not applicable for independent living Meals/Dining 5, wide variety of entrees, soups and desserts and flexible options to substitute for entrée, if desired. Activities - special interest programs relative to cyber security, medical alert systems, evaluation of risk of falling, etc provided; monthly lunch outing, monthly entertainment, weekly bingo; wish there were more choices for exercise in physical fitness room and Silver Sneakers program. In past, not enough people fit Silver Sneakers in building, there is program on campus but no transportation to other building, must have car. Overall excellent facility and programs; just wish there was transportation to Y or other facility further more extensive exercise program. Staff are excellent, very considerate and caring.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 12, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Wished my parents moved in sooner!

It's a wonderful place that I have told everyone I know about in the hopes that they will use it for their own parents. Large apartments well equipped with full kitchens. Facility is just the right size- small enough for personalized service. Chef cooks comfort food and will make whatever you want. Staff are very helpful with the move in process and able to personalize the apartments. Thorough cleaning of apartment every 2 weeks. My parents wish they would have moved in sooner!!! We looked at several facilities and this was the best option for pricing and amenities!

Bruce G

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 5, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

an awesome place for anyone who needs assistance

We had the pleasure of my Mother spending her last 6 1/2 years at Rosecrest. The staff treated my mother like their own. They always provided personal care and every patient was cared for in their own unique way. It is not a "old folks home" it really enriches their life and keeps them active all day long. The facility is always clean and is just perfect. The rooms allow personal furniture and items to make the transition easy and keeps that at home feel always fresh in their minds. I can't say enough great things about he staff and the facility.

Concerned

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 23, 2013

2.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
1.5
Activities
3.5

Beware

Beware what the sales person tells you when you sign up does not match with what the nursing staff actually say happens. Beautiful new facility but the staff needs more training and your loved one gets very little personal attention If they stay in their room and do not participate in the activities. The most difficult thing for me was their billing practices. Again what the salesperson told me does not match up with what the actual billing was. It's a beautiful new building but I hope That the actual care and billing procedures improve quickly. I was charged for services that my mother never got. There are some really good people there. But the staff needs better training.

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