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St John specialty Care Center

500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA

Independent LivingSkilled NursingContinuing Care Retirement Communities

3.711 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About St John specialty Care Center

St John Community, a CCRC in Mars, PA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. September 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM PDT

    2 changes detected in this data refresh

    Inspection coverage updated

    Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.

    Inspection record added

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Family and resident feedback

3.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★

Positive

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

Nancy HAugust 26, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

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

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 26, 2025

★★★★

Critical

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!!!!

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Cleanliness
2.0 / 5
Friendliness
2.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
David KDecember 4, 2024

★★★★

Positive

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

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5.0 / 5
Friendliness
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Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 2, 2024

★★★★

Positive

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.

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4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
CarrieJune 4, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

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.

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Cleanliness
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Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
LynnMay 3, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
September 16, 2026

Campus care settings

Skilled nursing

St John specialty Care Center

150 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 395164

Classification and identity evidence

Why this community appears in these categories

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 16, 2026

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Listed in the Pennsylvania Insurance Department's weekly Continuing Care Retirement Community facility search. The registry supports CCRC classification and supplies an official mailing locality, but does not prove current availability, physical-campus coordinates, operator identity, contract terms, or current prices. County routing was reviewed in a versioned snapshot captured 2026-08-15; entries without official county routing, usable provider evidence, or a non-post-office-box address are excluded from automatic city inventory.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 19, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • No Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Kosher
  • Meals Provided
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Activities On-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Montessori Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Holiday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Facility-level payment evidence

Plans and public programs found in source records

These are directory, certification, contract, or participation records. They do not determine an individual’s eligibility, authorization, network benefits, cost sharing, admission, or whether a visit or stay is free.

Certified provider record

PA Medicaid

Payer: PA Medicaid · Service scope: Long Term Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog · source dated August 1, 2026

Certified provider record

Original Medicare

Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog · source dated August 1, 2026

Payment-program records

Medicare and Medicaid information

Medicaid

CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Medicare

CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services1/5 overall CMS rating · 1/5 health inspection · 4/5 staffing · 29 recent-cycle deficienciesView the official record ↗

Coverage last checked September 16, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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