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Sarah Reed Senior Living

227 West 22nd Street

4(13 ratings)· Erie average: 4

Sarah Reed Senior Living, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units
106
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
106
Community type
Nonprofit continuing care retirement community since 1871
Memory care
Secured Zurn Pavilion unit for dementia and Alzheimer's
Short-term options
Respite care and trial stays offered before commitment
Aging in place
Residents can stay in same apartment as needs change

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Sarah Reed Senior Living as a clean, well-maintained community with a longtime, friendly staff and skilled nursing care that one family found exceeded hospital-level attention. Google reviews are uniformly positive, though the number of reviews is small.

The Good

  • Long-tenured staff, many with 10-30 years
  • Clean facilities and well-kept grounds
  • Rehab and nursing care praised after hospital discharge
  • Dining includes homemade recipes
  • Friendly, attentive, accommodating staff noted by families

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Small sample of only 13 online reviews

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sarah Reed Senior Living is a senior living community in Erie, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About Sarah Reed Senior Living

Sarah Reed Senior Living is a private, nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community in Erie, Pennsylvania, founded in 1871. The community provides comprehensive housing, services, and nursing care at a single location, offering spacious accommodations with dining and housekeeping services tailored to individual needs.

The community offers short- and long-term nursing and skilled care on a 24-hour basis, with a dedicated short-term wing available for rehabilitation stays following hospitalization. A full range of rehabilitation services is available through a team approach designed to meet residents across all levels of care. Short-term respite care and trial stays are also available for those sampling the Sarah Reed lifestyle before committing to a longer stay.

Zurn Pavilion is Sarah Reed's special care unit for residents with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and memory impairments. Licensed under Personal Care Home regulations, this area provides a safe, secure environment with increased supervision for those with cognitive impairments.

Residents enjoy a variety of dining services featuring homemade recipes, spiritual services in the community's meditation room or interdenominational chapel, and secure free indoor parking. The community's philosophy allows residents to remain in their apartments as their care needs change, with comprehensive nursing services available to support that continuity of care.

Types of Care at Sarah Reed Senior Living

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • 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
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Sarah Reed Senior Living

4overall · 13 ratings combined

4★ on Google (13)

Lois Zollars

Feb 2024

via Google

My husband (elderly) was recently in the hospital with a serious condition that resulted in weakness and significant weight loss that required a feeding tube. The hospital was ready to discharge him to home, which I was not comfortable with. Our PCP and I decided that additional medical care and therapy was needed, so my husband was discharged from the hospital to Sarah Reed Senior Living. The Admissions Coordinator took immediate action to ensure my husband's transfer would not encounter any issues. Upon arrival at Sarah Reed, ALL aspects of my husband's care were met and EXCEEDED the care he received while in the hospital! When it was time to discharge my husband home from Sarah Reed, ALL of the necessary medications and supplies needed for my husband's condition were ready and waiting for him at our home. Sarah Reed also ensured further follow-up attention with visiting nurses and therapists to follow my husband's progress at home. He is now home and doing VERY well, thanks to Sarah Reed's exemplary staff!!!

Kevin Seeker

Jan 2024

via Google

A great organization with an awesome staff. Many of their employees have been there for 10, 20, even 30 years. Their facilities are always clean and the employees are attentive and friendly.

Kathy Seblink

Nov 2023

via Google

My mom was fortunate enough 3 yrs. ago to find an independent living efficiency apartment at Sarah Reed. Since that time her vision has become increasingly worse. Moving to SR has been a good decision for her. For the most part, it is one of the best facilities of it’s kind here in Erie. Staff is friendly & accommodating. The building is clean & outdoor areas are kept very well & beautiful in the summer. Dining, whether at the dining room or in resident’s apartment, is a pleasant part of the day. Any problem/question family may have is always answered in a timely manner. Covid cases have been low & dealt with efficiently. If you have to choose or your loved one can make their own decision, SR is THE choice. Thank you to all staff there for what you do every day!

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 23 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026

Jun 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2025

Dec 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025

Jun 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 8, 2024

Mar 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 16, 2024

  • Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2024

  • Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2024

  • Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2024

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 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 Sarah Reed Senior Living offer?

Sarah Reed Senior Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Sarah Reed Senior Living located?

Sarah Reed Senior Living is located at 227 West 22nd Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Sarah Reed Senior Living?

Reviewers describe Sarah Reed Senior Living as a clean, well-maintained community with a longtime, friendly staff and skilled nursing care that one family found exceeded hospital-level attention. Google reviews are uniformly positive, though the number of reviews is small.

How did Sarah Reed Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?

Sarah Reed Senior Living had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 23 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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