Calvary Homes

    502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster, PA, 17601
    4.5 · 60 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm, caring community; staffing concerns

    I was impressed by the clean, home-like atmosphere, compassionate 24/7 care, excellent meals, active programming and generally warm, professional staff - residents seemed very well cared for. My only real issues were a rude, dismissive receptionist who refused to help with kiosk sign-in and some concerns I heard about med-tech training and nurse supervision. Overall I'd recommend the community, but confirm staffing competency and front-desk responsiveness before deciding.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.45 · 60 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • compassionate and attentive staff
    • strong nursing leadership
    • 24/7 attentive care
    • home-like, non-institutional atmosphere
    • very clean and well maintained facilities
    • excellent food and meal service
    • comprehensive life enrichment and activities
    • attention to residents' religious life
    • professional yet warm interactions
    • genuine respect for residents
    • friendly and helpful staff
    • welcoming visitation and family-friendly environment
    • ample parking and organized campus
    • positive resident community
    • modern facility and amenities
    • management described as going above and beyond
    • high overall satisfaction and recommendations
    • varied outings (e.g., flea market) and social events
    • good patient care
    • great place to work (staff perspective)

    Cons

    • occasional rude or dismissive front-desk/reception interactions
    • reports of undertrained medication technicians (med techs)
    • instances of med techs supervising nurses
    • perception that nurses are undervalued
    • some staff uncaring or hostile in isolated reports
    • recent renaming/rebranding noted as a concern
    • pricing described as expensive (though comparable to peers)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive, with a consistent emphasis on compassionate, attentive caregiving and a warm, home-like atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight exceptional staff behavior, describing interactions as professional yet genuinely warm, respectful, and family-oriented. Nursing leadership and round-the-clock care receive repeated praise, and several comments emphasize that residents are treated with dignity and individualized attention. Families express gratitude and trust in the facility, with multiple recommendations and statements that loved ones are “in good hands.”

    Facilities and cleanliness are another frequent strength. Reviews consistently note that the campus is very clean, modern, and well maintained, often described as non-institutional with a pleasant atmosphere and no typical nursing-home smell. Practical campus features such as ample parking and an organized layout are appreciated. The environment is repeatedly described as welcoming for visitors and family, reinforcing the impression of a community that prioritizes resident comfort and familial involvement.

    Dining, activities, and life enrichment offerings receive strong, specific praise. Reviewers comment on excellent meals and a high-quality food service, with several distinct remarks calling the meals “great” or “excellent.” The facility’s life enrichment programming is characterized as comprehensive, including social outings (for example a flea market outing), regular activities, and attention to residents’ religious lives. These points contribute to an impression of a full-service retirement community that supports not only medical and daily living needs but also social, spiritual, and recreational engagement.

    Staffing and management perceptions are largely favorable but show some mixed signals. Many reviewers commend management and frontline staff, describing them as going above and beyond and providing high-quality care. The facility is described as a great place to work by some reviewers, which can correlate with positive care experiences. However, a distinct cluster of concerns appears around staff roles and competency: there are repeated reports that medication technicians (med techs) may be undertrained and, in some cases, placed in supervisory roles over nurses. Some reviewers also feel nurses are undervalued. These comments suggest isolated or systemic staffing and training issues that could affect clinical confidence among families and staff alike.

    Complaints are relatively limited but noteworthy. A few reviewers recount negative interactions, such as a rude or dismissive receptionist who refused to assist with kiosk sign-in, and others mention isolated uncaring or hostile attitudes. Pricing is described as expensive by some, though reviewers also note that the cost is comparable to other similar homes. Another minor theme is confusion or concern about a recent renaming/rebranding (reference to being renamed "Med Tech Manor"), which may reflect communication or identity issues that touch families’ perceptions.

    In summary, the dominant picture from these reviews is of a well-maintained, compassionate, full-service senior living community with strong nursing leadership, attentive staff, robust activities, and very positive dining and facility attributes. The primary areas to monitor and potentially improve are consistency in front-desk/customer interactions and clearer staffing/training practices for med techs versus nurses to address perceptions of undertraining and role imbalance. Addressing those isolated negative experiences and communicating clearly about any name changes or role structures would likely strengthen already high overall satisfaction among residents and families.

    Location

    Map showing location of Calvary Homes

    About Calvary Homes

    Calvary Homes in Lancaster, PA, sits on a large, tree-lined 38-acre campus between Downtown Lancaster and Eden, just off Route 30 and Lititz Pike, and folks find both cottages and apartments here, some with two bedrooms or set up semi-private, and there's the Calvary Guest Apartment and Calvary Fellowship Homes too, plus you can walk, bike, or sit outside on patios and gardens or take part in group exercise and enjoy all sorts of social or recreational activities, from musical programs and devotions to worship services, entertainment, outdoor trips, and fellowship get-togethers, which give residents lots of ways to stay active, make friends, and participate in community life, and there are full-size kitchens in the homes, meal options in a dining deck area, and both indoor and outdoor gathering spots like the Grandview Café, library and media center, craft room, wood shop, thrift store at 502 Elizabeth Drive, hair care services, exercise room, social/game room, chapel, and computer access so most things you need are right on campus, plus pets are allowed and there's on-site parking. Calvary Homes has a skilled nursing facility that's fully licensed, Medicaid and Medicare approved, and known for quality care, giving both long-term and rehabilitative support alongside scheduled occupational and physical therapy, and there's also a whirlpool spa, pool and jacuzzi, a renovated care neighborhood, and private or semi-private spaces with full baths for most residents, plus help with daily living if you need it in smaller, home-like assisted living settings where support is on hand but you still have some independence. They offer health care, home health, hospice, at-home care, and counseling, with services ranging from independent living to nursing home-level care, including assisted living and memory care-all as part of what's called a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, with seamless transitions as a person's needs might change. Residents can use free transportation, attend in-house religious services, join structured social or educational courses, or just enjoy fellowship and worship rooted in Christian values, as the community runs on principles like faith, respect, teamwork, and stewardship, and the staff is known for a caring approach, helping with spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. The campus and programs have grown since they first started in 1962, and the nonprofit mission stays focused on serving and enriching the lives of residents and the broader community, with lots of chances to gather, socialize, or simply enjoy a peaceful, supportive retirement. Calvary Homes also shows a presence online, using Meta platforms like Facebook, and is clear about offering affordable rent options, so people can gain access to various levels of care, from active independent living in apartments or cottages to skilled nursing, all in a Christian atmosphere that encourages warmth and friendship every day.

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