20 Best Lpn To Rn Programs In Allentown, PA (2022 Updated)

This was our daughters first year at college and furst time living far away from home, and all the advisors and mentors made a smooth transition. If there was anything that I don't like is dealing with student services, they talk to you as if you are suppose to already understand their process. That was very stressful for my husband and , however she loves it and I know am learning the financial side of business. Overall GREAT school thus far!!!Falonia LaMar

Amazing 2 years here. The school has all the resources you need for success, you just need to apply yourself and not slack off. It's a close-knit school. I met my entire friend group here and we all remained friends through Hazleton times, State College, and even now. My friends from Hazleton came to my wedding and I still talk to them and see them. I recommend staying at South Hall freshman year for the true college experience.Justin Frazier

This is actually a really beautiful Penn State branch campus, and the staff here are lovely. I had the good fortune to visit here with an academic adviser to promote the RPTM major and Shaver's Creek Environmental Center. This is by far one of the most gorgeous campuses I've ever been to.Justin Raymond

This school is great! I went today to enroll for classes and my academic advisor was amazing! I really enjoyed the tour and I even got my photo ID! It literally took like 15-20 minutes to get everything done! Plus they have the science courses I'm looking for which is awesome!!! Thank you WCCC!!!Katherine Penaherrera

I attend warren college started working towards my associates in unmanned systems. It's been 15 years since I've taken a class and school has been difficult for me overall. How ever at Warren Community College they have the student support that works for me.Chris Eschbach

My experience at WCCC was excellent. They are dedicated to your success an immediately pair you with an advisor who will go through your course audit and assist you through your educational career. WCCC is not only a school, but a family!Penelope Griffin

I went to Delaware County Community College part time for four years after high school. It's one of the best decisions I ever made. I really didn't know what I wanted to do right out of high school and I didn't want to go to a super expensive university and still not be sure. I started out with general studies. I just finished my Liberal Arts associate's degree there this past spring. I enjoyed my time at this school. I got to take a lot of different classes to really figure out what I like and what I dislike, and it's way more affordable to do that here. The campus is beautiful, especially the STEM center. There's lots of helpful services and the professors I had were great. I'm now transfering to another school to study graphic design and I feel like DCCC helped me get on the right track. I would highly recommend this school to everyone!Natalie Cellini

The cost isn't horrible and the classes are similar to classes offered by four year universities. The problems I have lie with the administration (financial aid, career center, cashier office.) They do not know how to deal with students in a timely, concise manner. I was unable to get in and complete a single course for the last two years due to administrative problems, even though I had been with them previously. I would recommend having another school lined up in case you find yourself in the same boat.Akiba Perry

I went here from fresh out of high school from 2016-2019 and graduated there with my associates. Such a Beautiful campus and I had a very great experience at DCCC, I’ve had some pretty good professors during my time there although some did seem to only be there for a check. During my time here I was also in the KEYS program and they have such wonderful staff very helpful and friendly. They have a nice library and the food in the cafeteria is really good too.Nicole Flood

This was the last school in the world I wanted to attend, but having 3 school aged kids and a limited available schedule, I found that it was my only option. Upon enrolling I realized just how nice the school is. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and are always willing to help in any way they can. The education isn't mediocre either. I've met people that have transferred to a 4 yr. college from RACC and they told me some classes from RACC were more demanding and difficult that the ones they took in the 4 yr. college. Lastly, the cost of education at this school is very cheap, especially if you take in to consideration the quality level of education you receive while in attendance. If you're looking for a school to do minimal work just to receive a degree, this isn't the school for you (They expect you to work for your grades). However, if you're looking for a good school, with knowledgeable teachers and staff, a quality education that stands up to the rest, and tuition that doesn't cost a fortune; this school is exactly what you've been looking for! The only negative aspect I've found so far is the location… Other than that you won't be disappointed. 🙂Shanna Poindexter

I went to RACC for my associates and ALL the staff became a family for me. I love this place from day one. They were all very supportive and respectful. I happened to work at the security department under the work study program and I had the best supervisor anyone could ask for. Carmen Medina was a mother yo me. She was very supportive and empowering. Stacy was like a sister to me. Always keeping me smiling and always encouraging me. My coworkers were always supportive and patient with me. They trained me well and I was with them even after I graduated. I am so grateful for my RACC family. From financial aid staff, admission office, work study program coordinator Kim livingood, the student lab on Berks hall. To Maria at the front desk. Librarians, I love my GED teacher Maria Perez. RACC Is affordable and their curriculum is very well designed to prepare you for the bachelors. Danelle Bower is a great instructor and Dr Blakely. They prepare students to think outside the box. I am forever grateful to RACC. Thank you so much fam!!!Madame Dabo

This school really sucks. It is for students who have no choice but to go to that school. Almost half the campus is on some kind of academic probation. The staff is not really helpful like they say they are. Only a small percentage of professors and staff really care about the students. The school tends to make decisions with the students money and spend it, without the current students knowledge. Parking is horrible at this campus and security is very minimal. So If you are looking for a safe, secure, educational environment where people actually respect you and care about your education. This is not the place for you. The staff is as bad as Berks County's Prison.Crystall Shayde

The Campus is clean, and well maintained. The food isn't too bad. But aside from these constants, you will have a different experience depending on your worldview going in. The theology and philosophy courses you will be required to take will be authentically Catholic, which will either encourage or enrage you depending on if you are a practicing Catholic or not. Other general ed's will be standard, but sufficent. DeSales University is going to be a decidedly different experience depending on your major as well. If your major is in the arts and you are a practicing Catholic, you will have a tough time since most of the people in that major will be agnostic or atheist (and professors may be geared towards that). However-the actual theory and practical application of the discipline you are studying is going to be very good and useful. The people you meets will likely be very nice, and you won't have a tough time finding friends if you try. The faith life of campus is pretty good, with various to groups to encourage you. There's a small community of students who attend daily mass, which is always a help. The Mass itself however (Sunday and weekday), leaves a bit to be desired. The music especially will sound a bit 1970's, instead of having the timeless characteristic of a liturgically accurate mass. Gregorian Chant or Polyphony would sure help here, but the choir director is a protestant at the moment (for some reason) so that is unlikely. All in all, whether you are a practicing Catholic or an unabashed pagan you will have some issues with DeSales, but the academics themselves are good and you will likely be prepared for your field upon graduation.JP Kloess

It seems incredible that they are a university with "Christian principles" and today February 22, 2021, they announced a snow day and did not cancel classes or offer them online to students who commute to campus. My daughter is in college and she cannot come back to my home because it is snowing very hard and she drives a small car that cannot be driven in the snow because it may cause and or have an accident. You should be more empathetic with the students who commute. It seems that they are only interested in the money and not in the lives of the students. And now you close campus at 3:00pm and my daughter can’t drive to my home. Who will solve that?Wanda Rodríguez

Enjoyed a few Basebal Games. Not a bad seat in the house. When One arrives at The Stadium Complex, there's an opportunity to watch Men's Baseball or Women's Softball. The fields are "SUPER" nice. They are well maintained and down right beautiful. Bring an umbrella for shade. It can get a bit hot. This is a "GREAT" Family Event. Unlike other places, there's NO COST to get in. Parking is free , however it can get a little tight w/ games going on at both fields simultaneously. This being said, If you're a Baseball Fan, it's an experience to be had. Visit soon….. PLEASE LIKE, RATE AND FOLLOW ME…..Eugene Moneyman Brown

As the mom of a college student who had to leave a private, out of state institution for medical reasons, I came into contact with BCCC when my son was ready to obtain further credits. The administration was so very helpful, from applying for appropriate courses, to registering and payment. My son has not yet graduated, but the experience at the local community college was excellent. BCCC also has programs in which high school students with special skills or talents can participate in college level work. Both the high school and BCCC were extremely helpful in this regard. High school credits were obtained with no tuition payment. Finally, I am a sunset photographer. The high hill on the campus overlooking the baseball field just off Swamp Road is a very nice vista for sunset shots!!Carol Geibe

First off the price is great. The campus is really nice. I liked the professor's a ton. There were some really good teachers. When I transferred out most of my credits went to Penn state without an issue. I see a few reviews on here talking about bad teachers. This is not a BCCC problem, it's a college problem. I had just as many bad teachers if not worse teachers at Penn State as I did at BCCC. Expect it, accept it, and work harder in those classes. It's only 16 weeks folks. If you are looking to see if college is for you or just starting back up with your education I think it's a great place to start.Mike Carson

The campus itself is clean and the security is friendly. As for the professors I had in my two year stint here, many of them were awesome people and very helpful as teachers. I feel I have learned a lot from having knowledgeable teachers such as Professor Beers in the math department and Professor Bresnen in the music department. All in all, for the most part the staff here seems to care about their students' success and I have had many more pleasurable teachers here than I expected.Dan

First of all, I have no connection to Cedar Crest College. I did not attend school nor do I know anyone that attended school there. On June 7 2018 I made a journey to the Lehigh Valley to photograph the campus of Cedar Crest College in Allentown Pennsylvania. I was inspired by a vintage early 50’s video of the school that I saw on YouTube. When I arrived I was not disappointed. The campus is so well manicured that it almost seemed like I was exploring a country club. Parking was easy and the campus was easy to find. My self-guided tour took me to all points on the campus from the aquatic center to the Da Vinci Science Center. I would like to come back to the science center when it is open. The centerpiece of the Cedar Crest College campus is Blaney Hall. The historic old building photographed well and it is surrounded by gardens in bloom. I saw the theater, cafeteria, and the art gallery. The art gallery is open limited hours and I was not able to go inside. The theater was also closed but the cafeteria was open for business and the prices were great. Cedar Crest College is 151 years young and it is truly a gem in the Lehigh Valley.Richard K

Honestly the worst school for nursing. So many people get kicked out of their school for pointless reasons. You have a better bet going to a different nursing school in the area. Cedar Crest nurses are always unconfident even when they are knowledgeable because of the environment they’re put in. If you ask working nurses in the area, they’ll tell you that they’ve only heard horror stories from Cedar Crest. People only look at their pass rate, but not their drop rate and how many people they let go for nothing. They have to take proficiency exams every semester and have to score 90% or higher on things they have not been taught yet. Go to a school that doesn’t have that! More than four professors have left within the last year and there’s a reason for that. Some quit in the middle of the year!! All the students will tell you that there’s always broken or used equipment and that the staff never values mental health of their students. Students are expected to be at a doctorate level and teach themselves. This school is extremely unorganized and there are other places that respect their nursing students and encourage teaching!Emily Snyder

I am afraid of my daughter committing suicide over this school!!!! She is so stressed and anxious because they only care about the money. When over half the class fails a test it’s not the student as much as it is the teacher!! Barely anyone gets through the nursing program without failing… a few times!! She is in so much debt but I cannot talk her into transferring because she would have to start the program over! They expect the best of the best out of the students but have the worst of the worst professors!!! They should be ashamed of themselves! They do not tech you. They expect the students to teach themselves and to know what they are doing. If the students ask questions they are made out to feel stupid. They need to clean house and get people in there that care! I’m sick of all the greed!!!!!!!Andrea Stoner

Are you a working individual looking to earn a degree? Don’t go to Harrisburg Community College. This college uses Technology that is not easy to learn and I am good with Computers. Want to speak with a Advisor, well my advisor lives in South Carolina so I can only conduct a meeting via Zoom, the college is taking ALL personal interactions away. And working individuals…well i hope your not trying to spend any time with family and friends because I leave my 40 hour week job and I do school work for 5-8 hours a night and on my weekends. Forget about spending anytime with my wife and three children….I am taking 3 classes. Don’t ask the teachers a question, they just refer you to the syllabus…well clearly I am asking you a question because I didn’t understand it. I am military, yesterday I had duty and i didn’t get my project submitted, I logged in tonight to submit the project and the instructor removed the instructions, and locked the drop box so I couldn’t submit the assignment. I could keep going but I don’t have time…if your a working individual, don’t fall for the things they tell you.William Bricker

If I could give this institution a lower than one star rating, I would. For a community college, the course costs, books, and fees seem to be immense. I had professors who took half or more of the class periods to talk about themselves, personal topics and politics. I’ve also had professors assign English paper topics about personal things and I imagine he laughed at the student’s papers later in his free time. The required intro to college class professor had us playing with popsicle sticks and jars of rocks and sand. The certifying official for the VA office submitted my paperwork incorrectly. I dropped my classes and incurred debt because of how poorly the education at HACC is. They seem to be all about the money and not the education or students. I can’t even request a transcript for my new school because of “debts” to HACC. I no longer live in Pennsylvania and I am now attending a MUCH better school, and I am very glad. I would never recommend this school to anyone. This is not a good school, don’t waste your money and time.SMK3181

Most professors are nice but my overall experience was bad. I went here to try to accomplish a 2 year degree but every time course selection came around they didn’t have the classes I needed so I got stuck taking hardly any credits each semester. The majority of advanced classes are online only. They offer almost zero advanced courses in a classroom. So happy I made the decision to transfer. Not to mention how every time I scheduled a meeting with an advisor it either got cancelled without notice or they changed me to a new advisor who could not give me a single piece of useful advice.Kate

Where to start….. re-enrolling for business admin after a degree in admin. Pretty sure any of children in the children's center would have been better advisors than the first one I had as she passed me off to admissions, had no idea what she was talking about, and downright REFUSED to help me enroll in classes saying she "doesn't do that, you have to do that online but I can show you how on this computer." The next day the second gentleman was a little more helpful but again, got nowhere. Advising hold, needed a specific advisor for my program [he was the one to tell me that] but he at least got me a name. Meanwhile another advisor is emailing to set up an appointment [not the one I needed]. I contacted the one I needed, I'm not even eligible for that program due to a pre-req not being met [hours of time being wasted to find this out fyi]. Get in touch with the one that has been reaching out, my advising hold was magically lifted, no one claims to have done it, register for classes other guy cancels his appt, make payment #q all good now….. fast forward 2 weeks it's time to make payment #2. I go to the Bursar's office only to be turned away because the Bursar's office does not accept payments 😳😳. I'm starting to remember why I took an extremely long break and a long time to get my degree . I'm even contemplating paying the out of county fee to transfer up to LCCC…..Katie Fitzpatrick

Beginning of Fall Semester 2021, I was a P.T.K. honors, full scholarship recipient student here working on my second degree until I was profiled by one of the female EMT instructors who though it would be a great idea to complain to an armed police officer that I was in the hallway outside the classroom my oldest son (also a student at NCC) was attending. The officer (extremely nice and professional) instructed me not to wait for my son in the hallway anymore since one of "the female EMT instructor's" complained about me for waiting in the hallway, doing nothing wrong, but waiting for my son. The situation was quickly neutralized after showing the officer my credentials revealing to him that I myself am a EMS Chief as well as a NCC Student. The Fowler building has constant video surveillance on every floor if NCC staff wishes to investigate. This took place on the 3rd floor of the Fowler Center Building. I have since transferred as a result. I will no longer be attending or sending any of my children to NCC. Posting this now because of possible retaliation towards my son and I being NCC students at the time.John Rivera

On Friday May 31 2019 I did a self-guided tour of Northampton Community College. This was my first visit to this spacious campus. The campus is located about ten miles from downtown Bethlehem in a suburban almost country-like setting. The campus looked very modern to me. I walked through the sports building and there was a fitness center which was closed that day. Not sure if the school has a pool. There is also a north campus across the street. Student housing and Alumni Hall are located here. There are many parking lots and the school has its own campus police force. I cannot comment on the school itself since I did not go here nor do I know anyone that did.Richard K

I am a 1983 graduate and I felt that my educational experience at Muhlenberg was excellent. It is academically very rigorous and challenging, but also socially responsible while providing a very family-like atmosphere. I have had opportunities to go back to the college recently and the changes to the campus with the new buildings and facilities along with the academic upgrades were truly impressive. Muhlenberg to me should be high on anyone's list looking for a top notch education in a supportive, tight knit academic community environment.Anthony Ware

Makes enrolling for adults extremely stress free, always friendly and willing to help with any issues, and open later than I would have expected if you need anything. Professors teaching in the program are dedicated to their students, and with small class sizes can work closely with everyone so you get a good experience.BledWh1te

On Friday May 31 2019 I did a self-guided tour of Muhlenberg College. I was impressed by the building's architecture. Every building has a red door. I wondered what the significance of that. I find that college campuses make for interesting photo subjects and Muhlenberg College is no exception.Richard K

Only my third month here studying the Medical Assistant program and I can genuinely say I love this school. What makes this specific Lincoln Tech amazing is the staff, never a gloomy day. I've had three different instructors and they are great, super personable and humorous, it really completes the learning experience. Coming from a 2 year gap of not being in school, I was afraid of how I would transition but they made it very smooth and fun. You get to meet relatable people that are in your situation as well, thank you Lincoln Tech, I cant wait to graduate so I can have nicer things to say about my experience.Diana

My time at Lincoln Technical Institute has been great. The teachers form close relationships with the students and personally help every student strive to be better. The small classroom setting and accelerated course can help you form close relationships with fellow students who will support you along the way as well. The facility is kept clean and tidy, and the bathrooms are nice as well. My experience with the business administration has been great and they helped me get set up quick and got me ready to go.Muhamed Malagic

I love Lincoln Technical Institute! I love how the faculty and staff are always willing to go out of their way to help out all students in any way that they can. They offer free tutoring for anything you might be stuck on. I m on my second mod here at Lincoln Tech in the Medical Assistant program and I am so glad I picked Lincoln Tech to help me further my career in the medical field.Maxxie Ziegler

I have studied with this academy, many times and have always found them, to provide accurate professional information, in welcoming environments, with trainers that are professional, friendly and encouraging. The course content is always up to date, and essential to my work. The classes have been delivered by highly experienced practitioners, who integrate the subject matter with group experience. This makes the classes relevant, informative and fun, whilst encouraging professional development and qualification. All of the venues I have been to are accessible and comfortable and when I requested it they even came to work with our company on site, structuring our learning around our workplace needs. The office staff have always gone the extra mile making sure I have had all the information and resources I need to succeed the course objectives. Great company, great classes!Fiona Lewis Personal Email

Please do not waste your time on this facility. Their RN refresher course is a joke. The lecture was terrible. The instructor spent over two hours talking about EKG strips and cardiac as if it was an ACLS course (not what is advertised) which is not what one needs when returning back to the medical field. You are in a cold cramped space for eight hours and the material was a joke. For 250 dollars they cant even provide you with a cup coffee and they tell you to be on time but people were walking in 30 minutes late and we just sat there waiting on them. A complete waste of money. RWJ and saint peters has a much better program where they actually go in depth with assessment and skills.Lou Jon

I have taken multiple classes with the Healthcare Training Academy and each and every time I have had an exceptional experience! The instructors want you to not only grasp the information but also to be able to utilize that knowledge in real situations. The instructors are incredible teachers and are able to break things down to help understanding. There are no stupid questions and they make you feel incredibly comfortable! I completely recommend them for all your educational activities!!Nancy Lipschutz

My mother Dolores resided at Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley for the past five years. We saw many changes over those years, but what remained constant was the caring nature of the staff. Of particular note, we want to recognize the work of Molly, who was the second floor medical technician during the entire five years. Molly provided constant caring and reliable support that helped Dolores feel comfortable and secure. Dolores often referred to Molly as the “angel” who looked after her. Also of note was the support of Becky, the activities coordinator, who also worked with Dolores for the entire five years. Becky and her staff kept Dolores active and moving, with in-house activities and outside trips to the Dollar Store and local restaurants. And Dolores always looked forward to those Nails and Cocktails events. The compassionate care and daily support the staff provided to Dolores was very much appreciated by her and all of her family.Daniel Floryshak

It’s a VERY tough and emotional decision to make when you realize that your parents are no longer safe in their house. Rittenhouse Village was the second place we toured and my mom fell in love immediately!! It is beautiful and the staff is wonderful… very caring and attentive. My mom is very social and my dad was not so much …. the transition was easier than expected thanks to the entire Rittenhouse staff . My dad has passed a few months ago and my mom couldn’t have made it through without the help and support from the Rittenhouse family. We all are forever grateful that my mom is happy and supported. I highly recommend Rittenhouse Village . They really do care about their community and it shows.Kim GLASE

We have been a partner with Rittenhouse Village over the years, they provide both personal care and memory care residence options for the families they work with. Their leadership team is engaged and always keeping their resident’s safety and quality of life in mind. They don’t hesitate to reach out to Right at Home when their resident’s scope of care is beyond their capability so that we can provide dedicated one on one care when it makes sense. I believe they successfully leverage their relationships with skilled providers including nursing and hospice in an effective way.Ben Aydin

From admission to completion this journey has been nothing short of a roller coaster with many twists and turns. It is definitely not for the weak and you will need to put in work non-stop for the length of your term. The instructors will give you a basis to go off of but it is your job to read, study, and learn the material to be successful!! Yes, sometimes you will basically be teaching yourself! You will not get by doing the bare minimum you really need to read and study!! Books and PowerPoints will be your best friend! Senior seminar is no joke but if you do EVERYTHING they say to do no matter how tiring and trying it is you will be successful. A 925 on exit seems impossible and you may have to repeat an attempt or two but if you put in the work and get into the right mindset you’ll realize it isn’t that hard at all and you will be successful just like myself…Next stop NCLEX!Aimee McMackin

Worst decision I've ever made. I decided to try this school For RN transition after graduating an LPN Program not too far away. The owner of the school is very snarky and rude. They will hound you about money and will not hesitate to send you to collections. Beware of this school I wish I listened to the reviews. Also the degree you get doesn't transfer nicely at all. Will have to go to schools like Grand Canyon and Phoenix online schools to further your career. You'll never graduate on time. Nobody does. Please think this decision over before coming it's not worth it. School will charge you thousands if u only attend just two weeks. Save your self from this awful degree mill nursing school the foreigner owner has nobody's best interest at heart.NY B

I earned my LPN cert and my RN diploma here at jersey college therefore I have been in this school for 4 years of my life. I have lost a lot along the way but I have gained so much from jersey college in regards to lessons, experience, wisdom and knowledge. There were definitely times that I wanted to give up but the teachers and administration make sure they are there to give you the extra push you need. A lot of sacrifices has to be made, my perception of how this program would be when I first signed up was far from reality. I experienced a lot of wake up calls, a lot of tears, a lot of set backs but if you really want to be a great nurse, jersey college has what you need.Naylah Scott

Garbage education. I passed my boards the first time and it had nothing to do with this pathetic excuse of a nursing school. I was bullied the entire time I was in the program and was forced to create an apology for the cruel acts of the female populous of this program. As a male I would have never come to this school. Thank God I was an lpn before hand. Most of the hospital is ran by 20 year Olds that would rather talk about their wedding day than the patient care.Silas Smoker

The radiology doctors were fantastic! Almost immediate relief upon the conclusion of my treatment. Highly recommend St Luke's for any and all medical needs!!Janet Randall

I worked for Maxim Healthcare faithfully for about 6 months. Do not trust this company. As soon as I started working something didn't seem right. I can't tell you who my supervisor was, or anybody else's position because they will only text you. And if it's the weekend or after a certain time, they just send out an automated text saying to try again on a different day. My patient had no legs, was in and out of the hospital, and sometimes I needed to ask them something serious and I had no support. I had direct deposit on some online bank app. I've never seen a pay stub. I realize I should have realized earlier but I was working 10-10 everyday and me and my fiance were saving all that money for an apartment so I didn't check it all the time. In the end, I got payed for about a month of work.. this wasn't the first time something happened that was so unprofessional it made me consider quitting. It was just the last.. they know that you form emotional relationships with your patients, and I didn't want to leave her.. This company is corrupt and unethical. now it has to become a legal issue, and my attorney is advising me to press charges. DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES THAT I DID!Emma Foster

If I could give them a negative rating I would! They are SUPPOSED to be caring for my TERMINALLY ILL neighbor 7 HOURS/day, 7 DAY/week. Instead, they show up for 3 hours/day, 3 or 4 days/week. I just found out that this wonderfully kind man isn’t even being fed or getting cleaned 3-4 days/week! I started just popping in, because I noticed that the incredibly RUDE women taking care of him were showing up less & less! NEVER HIRE THIS AGENCY TO CARE FOR ANYONE YOU LOVE. This man PAYS them to neglect him & I will now make sure that he takes his business elsewhere, to an agency that actually takes care of their clients.Tasia S

I love working at Maxim, well organized office staffs and they are super friendly also, hours are flexible, to match your schedule, would definitely recommend to any caregiver who wants to make a difference in someone’s life.Hawanatu Turay

I worked at Phoebe Allentown for 10+ years as a CNA. I just left in 2021. I should start by saying that Phoebe Allentown used to be a decent place to work and a good home/Rehab facility for residents when comparing to other nursing homes in the area. A few years ago I would have recommended Phoebe to anyone for the care of their loved ones, but unfortunately I can no longer say the same. In the past few years Phoebe has gone downhill in terms of working conditions for employees. This is obviously reflected in the quality of care that residents receive. These problems started long before COVID 19 hit the facility. Now with COVID everything is worst for both employees and residents. This facility is currently understaffed which put our certifications or licenses on the line and the residents in danger and at risk for being neglected. Residents are not being cared for the way they should be, because there is not enough staff, and the staff that they actually have left just don’t care anymore. The staff is overworked and overwhelmed. The CNA’s are given heavy assignments and Nurses heavy med passes. For example, on a 7am-3pm and 3-11pm shift (the busiest shifts) they most of the days have only 2-3 CNA’s for 35+ residents. And they expect us to do everything like feeds, showers, incontinent care, get ups, put them in bed, weights, vital signs, call bells, ext. For the nurses they now usually have only 1 nurse for an entire floor which can be 35+ residents to give meds, treatments, handle all the desk paperwork, orders, ext. Plus do all the charting. Physically speaking this is humanly impossible. A lot of things are not being done. Employees do the minimum to get by. CNA’s focuses on getting residents to eat and clean in bed. There is really no time for anything else. (But you still have to chart in the computer that things were done). Nurses pretty much do the med pass and paperwork and skip the rest. This is an awful situation for good employees that cares and the poor residents not getting the care they deserve and pay for. In the Rehab section they try to staff the floors a little better but it’s also challenging because of the short staffing issues. Phoebe seriously needs to fix the staffing issues in order to be a good facility again.CNA LTC

Zero stars. They are an unorganized, nasty organization. Of course there are a few nice workers there but they are in the minority. They let my grandmother, who was in the end stage of her life, lie in bed alone with no water swabs over night. I could only be sure proper care was being given when family came to do it ourselves. The bed sheets were never changed, the admin came in the first day to discuss funeral arrangements right in front of my grandmother. Absolutely disgusting behavior. It may look good on the outside but my experience shows me a hollow picture. Take your loved ones to a place where there is more care of you can be sure you will have the time to watch over them yourselves. Shame on you Phoebe for prioritizing profits over care. You all get paid enough to care, I heard several discussing pay in loud voices right in front of my grandmothers room. Good thing she was mostly deaf or she’d NEVER get any rest. Loud, unprofessional, uncaring staff for the most part.Chelsea Koberg

Can I just say my husband was admitted this evening and I was a little disappointed. He arrived about 6 pm. Staff was there and explained to him and I what to expect. They told us how to use the call button and how to use tv. The TV did not work and the tv remote was not clean…. The room mate was kind enough to turn our TV on. The aide, very nice, came in to get list of items. My husband had wanted water prior and we pushed button but no one came. I went for water and ice. My husband said he wasn't sure if he could stay here. The nurse was to come in for body check, I left at 8 and she had not yet arrived. I know it's been the first night but my first impression was not good. My father was just in Sacred Heart and I really felt comfy on the first night not the odd feeling I felt here. Sorry. I'm hoping tomorrow I will be better.Josephine Wieder

If you’re transferring here you’re going to have a rough time. It’s likely that at least one or more of your credits will not transfer to this institution or the credits will not equate to the same amount of credits necessary to fulfill your degree requirements. This means you’ll have to take a few more classes and spend a bit more than you would normally have to. Additionally, most of the classes are six week courses – not full semester courses. This would be fine however, they do not allow you to take more than 5 classes per semester (including six week courses) meaning that in each half of the semester you’ll be taking about 2-3 classes instead of the standard 5 despite paying for a full semester. Due to this, I’ve had to take multiple semesters of summer classes when I really could have made up those extra classes that didn’t count towards my degree during my last semester.. I’ve never failed a class in my life. If you are enrolling over the summer (which you’ll likely have to if you’d like to graduate on time) you’ll be spending an egregious amount of money. You’ll be charged a $200 summer enrollment fee, and I believe it’s around $600 per credit. I’m taking two half-semester (six week) art classes right now. It’s costing my family $4,000 in total for this summer alone. Additionally, it seems like the advisor council may be quite unorganized. On many occasions I’ve spoken with my advisor (they’re really nice) and asked exactly how many classes I still need to graduate – they could not once give me an answer to this question so my real graduation date is a mystery (never failed a class btw!). I’ve also been told to take classes that I’ve already taken by them to which I need to remind them that I HAD taken them previously. The campus is also much smaller than most community colleges. There’s barely any student life stuff going on and most of it is at 12pm. Sounds fine but almost all of the classes in my degree take place after 4pm. It’s lonely as heck. If you’d like to graduate on time and have summers to yourself, I’d recommend applying elsewhere. The only reason I’m giving this a 2 star is because the professors are really nice. I’d recommend not asking them about the field of work that they teach in though. A lot of them cannot or will not answer after-class questions that apply to the real world.Mariella Esposito

Attended the reception of a Parkland Art League show juried by Ann Lalik in the Ronald K. Dealing Gallery at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The gallery was perfect for easy flow of visitors with excellent lighting on all the various surfaces. The show was extremely well laid out with a very diverse set of art media and styles.Howard Ellsworth

Pretty campus of Penn State. Engaging faculty, hard working students, new Laboratory, community education. Dr. Tina Richardson leads the way with her welcoming spirit.Knitaknee Sscheirer

Worst people in the world.. One of there employees damaged my property. When I called to report what happen to the company they got real nasty with me and made false accusations to adult protective services and children and youth services.. Because there employee messed up they tried to destroy my life.. Will never go threw this company again.. not recommended to anyone. There so many other better company's out there that will help you don't go threw bayada..Melissa McCormick

I can’t say enough about the quality care I received from Bayada! Their nurses and staff got me through a rough recovery and I am so grateful I had them. Amazing people that really care!rdhbarbie

If I could give a review of less than one star I would do so. The recent fiasco involving the football program is just the tip of the iceberg as far as I am concerned with this institution. My experience after four years of having my son on campus is that negligence, insensitivity and apathy permeates this school on many different levels. I sent my son to Penn State with great expectations after touring the campus and seeing all the facilities. He was an honors student with A's in AP courses taken at Pittsburgh, bright, dependable and excited for a new experience. That same person after four years (and no degree), at Penn State is confused, frustrated, lacks confidence and has no idea where to go from here. The guidance is non-existent, the staff either is clueless or simply does not care about the students attending this school. Once the tuition check goes through the kids are forgotten until the next bill hits the internet. I know it is a large school, and there are a lot of kids in that kind of environment. However, my son could have been dead for all the interest they showed in regard to attendance, guidance and career planning. If you value your children, if your expectation is that the school you send them to will be at least a little responsible for their welfare and their education while they attend school, then Penn State is not the place. Don't waste your money or your children's time, look elsewhere.Mark Leach

Really solid school, but, like any, you must make things work for it to be so. Hard work and a lot of study has led me to a high GPA thus far, but I would be doing very poorly with less effort. Additionally, though the school is huge, meeting people is relatively easy and becoming involved takes little work. The complaints of a large school with little interaction between faculty and students is hogwash- the student just has to actually attend office hours or reach out to his professor to begin that engagement. I have had a great experience with professors when unable to understand something or when needing time on a project. State College is a wonderful college setting, as well.Andrew Bradshaw

I went to NYU for grad school, and I have many associates that went to the top universities in this country. Penn State is just as good as any of those. In some ways it's even better because the experience can be whatever you want to have. If you want to be the best in your chosen career path, or if you want to have an amazingly fun day and night throughout Spring, Summer and Fall, then you can have that. Live a life well lived, keep your GPA above 3.8, network with fellow students, professors, alumni, get great internships, plan your short and long term future, and always keep your goals in mind. CheersNicholas B