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Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

220 S 4th Ave

3.4(55 ratings)· Reading average: 3.9

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Quick Facts

Care setting
Skilled nursing with dedicated short-term rehab unit
Reported issue
Inconsistent staff response after 4pm shift change

What Families Think

Reviews of Spruce Manor are sharply divided, with some families praising attentive short-term rehab care and coordinated admissions, while others describe serious neglect and hygiene failures on certain units. The 3.4-star average reflects this split experience, and prospective families should ask pointed questions about staffing consistency and floor-specific conditions before committing.

The Good

  • Praised short-term rehab program with detailed care coordination
  • Admissions staff gave thorough tours and explanations
  • Therapy team responsive, adjusted equipment same day
  • Some reviewers call staff angels, highly recommend facility

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of long wait times for bathroom help
  • One report of physical abuse by a nurse, inadequate response
  • Reports of staff handling ice/water without gloves
  • One reviewer described broken bed, urine smell, rude staff

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About Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Families rate Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation 3.4 out of 5 based on 55 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.4overall · 55 ratings combined

3.4★ on Google (55)

DG

Dec 2025

via Google

A professional, well run facility whose staff is both wonderful to work with and whose treatment of the patients is a joy to see. From coordinating with the Admissions office (Caitlin), who gave a detailed explanation and tour of the facility, to the many Nurses, Therapists and Cooking Staff who are absolute Angels in their dedication and devotion to their work, I am quite pleased with Spruce Manor and definitely recommend this facility without any reservation. Thank you much for everything!

AnnaMay

Sep 2025

via Google

My father in law spent approximately 8 weeks at Spruce Manor on the short term rehab unit. I cannot begin to express the comfort and wonderful communication that we all received. We were met in the unit by smiling staff that welcomed us and took us to his room. The staff member explained each step to us and helped get him settled, even introducing us to other staff on the unit. We were given a list of phone numbers to call with any concerns. Meal times and menu options were explained. Therapy staff even came in the same day to get dad settled into the right sized wheelchair and explain who his therapy team would be and when they would be in to see him. Dad progressed to the point that he was able to return home. Each step of the was was amazing, from admissions, nursing staff, dietary, housekeeping, and social service. We had home care set up and equipment dad needed ready when he got home. The management team was approachable and so involved in the daily care of dad. We will be recommending Spruce Manor to anyone who needs rehab or long stay care. They are truly a 5 star facility!!!

Jone

Jul 2025

via Google

Do not take loved ones here to the first floor. Initial reaction was the sites and smells will floor you, not to mention hard rock playing in the hallways. The food is skeptical at best, and the nurses deliver the trays. Ice chips are given from a single cooler that is administered 1 cup per day without gloves. The rooms are very small and there is zero airflow. Upon arrival there was no introduction and always a question as to who was in charge. Talk to management and get a different answer than what happens after 4pm. Only after complaining about multiple issues did I see some change which I commend management for. The front desk personnel were very pleasant and the most knowledgeable, but after you enter the double doors it was someday like a free for all. No knowledge of what meds are given, no knowledge of who you are being cared for by, no consistency on meals, and no name tags used except for the registered nurses. Waiting for 3-4 hours to use the bathroom is unacceptable anywhere when the avg wait time for 75 year old is 15 minutes. This a a five star facility only by the banners they hang outside. A serious disconnect between management, nursing, and therapy. The therapy lead is new and was most knowledgeable out of everyone involved and hopefully they can install change. I won’t be going back there any time soon.

Jennifer Schorr

Jun 2025

via Google

Do NOT send your loved ones to Spruce Manor. My mother-in-law was there for several weeks and the lack of care, compassion, and professionalism was alarming. When she rang for help to use the bathroom, she was either made to wait for hours or told, “That’s what you have a diaper on for.” That kind of response is inhumane and completely unacceptable. We were there to witness this first hand. Basic hygiene was ignored — staff reached into ice containers without gloves when refilling water for residents. But the most appalling issue was the abuse she suffered at the hands of a nurse. On two separate occasions, while helping her to the bathroom, this nurse kicked the back of her knees and told her to “move faster.” That is abuse, plain and simple. When my husband reported this to a manager, was the nurse fired? No. She was merely told she could no longer help my mother-in-law. That’s outrageous — she should have been fired on the spot. Abuse, neglect and laziness were common themes during our experience with Spruce Manor. This facility is not safe for anyone in need of real care.

Slime And Cat

Aug 2021

via Google

This is the broken bed they had my grandmother sleeping in until her therapist got on them about changing it! The hallways smell like urine and the staff is rude and looks confused most of the time.. I got my grandmother right out of this place. It’s not safe for these elderly people and if you love your loved ones keep them away from here. I couldn’t sleep, worrying about my grandmother while she was in here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation offer?

Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation located?

Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation is located at 220 S 4th Ave in Reading, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation?

Reviews of Spruce Manor are sharply divided, with some families praising attentive short-term rehab care and coordinated admissions, while others describe serious neglect and hygiene failures on certain units. The 3.4-star average reflects this split experience, and prospective families should ask pointed questions about staffing consistency and floor-specific conditions before committing.

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