Don Waldron
Jun 2026
The care for my wife is great! Her meals are great too!
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 112
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 112
- Inspections
- View history (36 citations)
- Operator
- Non-profit, member of Covenant Health network
- Care continuum
- Combines skilled nursing, rehab, and assisted living on-site
- Licensed capacity
- Licensed for up to 112 residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers describe a mix of experiences at St. Mary's Villa, with several praising the compassionate nursing, physical therapy, and administrative staff, while others report serious concerns about cleanliness, call-light response times, and after-hours phone access. Families note the facility handles both skilled nursing and rehabilitation with attentive care during transitions, though communication breakdowns appear to be a recurring theme.
The Good
- Compassionate nursing and aide staff praised repeatedly
- Physical therapy department gets strong reviews
- Attentive administrative staff throughout admission and discharge
- Delicious meals mentioned by multiple families
- Welcoming atmosphere with daily activities for residents
The Bad
- One report of room and bathroom not cleaned for over a week
- One report of call lights taking up to an hour to be answered
- One reviewer could not reach staff or doctors by phone after 5pm
- One report of disrespectful treatment by aides toward an elderly roommate
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
St. Mary's Villa is a senior living community in Moscow, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 21 reviews.
About St. Mary's Villa
St. Mary's Villa is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Moscow, Pennsylvania, with a licensed capacity of 112 residents.
Families describe notably different experiences at this facility. Those giving high ratings consistently praised compassionate care from nursing staff and aides, active engagement in daily activities, and quality meals served in an appealing dining room. One family wrote, "They treated my mom with compassion, from the administrative staff to the skilled nurses." Physical therapy and respite care options were highlighted as strengths. However, other families reported significant concerns: inconsistent housekeeping and bathroom cleanliness, difficulty reaching staff after business hours despite stated 24/7 availability, and occasional lapses in respectful care delivery. One resident noted their room had not been cleaned in over a week.
St. Mary's Villa holds a 3.3 out of 5 Google rating based on 21 reviews, reflecting this split between strong positive and serious negative experiences. Prospective families should ask detailed questions about staffing consistency, cleaning schedules, and communication protocols when considering this community.
Types of Care at St. Mary's Villa
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of St. Mary's Villa
3.3overall · 21 ratings combined
3.3★ on Google (21)
Joshua Rivenburg
Apr 2026
I’d love to know how this place is supposedly open 24/7 but you can’t get anyone on the phone after 5pm not everyone can call during the day because of work. I haven’t even been able to contact them to speak with my grandfather or the doctors and nurses to see how he’s doing that is complete and total bullshit.
Lynda Keeton
Sep 2025
Love some of the staff, however: my room has not been cleaned at all in over a week, bathroom there’s no telling, it’s filthy! No one kniws who to talk to about anything! My roommate is 99 years old and I’ve fussed at a coupke of Aide’s in the last couple of weeks anout be disrespectful. If there was no one in here with her i cringe to think! We turn on the “Help” light and the majority of the time if it gets answered at all its an hour!
Rhonda Aldcowski
Jul 2025
my mother has been living permanently at St. Marys Villa residence since March 16 of this year. She has experienced a very welcoming atmosphere and a very caring staff. There are many activities for her to do every day and delicious meals served to her in a very nice dining room. When we were looking for respite care for the past two years for my mother, this was the place we chose. So naturally when it was time to find her a home that she could age in with staff to support her we chose St. Marys Villa residence.
Vince
Jan 2025
This is a long overdue review.... My mom was in the wonderful care of St. Mary's this past Fall. I cannot say enough good about this facility. They treated my mom with compassion, from the administrative staff to the skilled nurses and their nurses aides. The physical therapy department was wonderful as well, not just with mom, but with me and my family who had numerous questions about her treatment plan; they also were fantastic with providing me with mom's progress. The nurses and aides were also fantastic with me and all my questions along the way. Upon check-in, there was a very long delay with transferring prescriptions from the hospital to the facility, however it was not St. Mary's fault. It was the middle-man vendor (pharmacy) that was the issue, and in my opinion, the communication needs to be vastly improved with the transfer in med process. The long delay in getting critical medications to the patients upon transfer can be detrimental. To reiterate, this was NOT St. Mary's fault, and the night time nursing supervisor was fantastic in following-up with me after medications were transferred accordingly. Lastly, the administrative staff was very attentive from the time I inquired about the facility, to time of admission, to the time mom was in their care, to when the time came for discussions about mom's discharge. Mom was actually getting sad the day before discharge and we think she wanted to stay! To me, that speaks volumes (most patients want to get home asap (my mom included). Extending a thank you to the chef and kitchen staff who were great if there was something mom did not like on the food menu. Overall, I would highly recommend St Mary's Villa. A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone at St. Mary's Villa! Nurse Amanda was exceptional and her aides were too, including Sara, and another aide who worked with Amanda on the night shift and her name escapes me; hugs to all 3 of you!!
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Sep 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Jul 2, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 27, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does St. Mary's Villa offer?
St. Mary's Villa offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is St. Mary's Villa located?
St. Mary's Villa is located at 516 St. Mary'S Villa Road in Moscow, Pennsylvania.
What do families say about St. Mary's Villa?
Reviewers describe a mix of experiences at St. Mary's Villa, with several praising the compassionate nursing, physical therapy, and administrative staff, while others report serious concerns about cleanliness, call-light response times, and after-hours phone access. Families note the facility handles both skilled nursing and rehabilitation with attentive care during transitions, though communication breakdowns appear to be a recurring theme.
How did St. Mary's Villa do on recent health and safety inspections?
St. Mary's Villa had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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