Coronavirus Update
View All UpdatesGenesis HealthCare Announces Resident and Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Rates
To date, 84% of skilled nursing residents and 61% of skilled nursing staff have been vaccinated; Staff acceptance rates far exceed national average as reported by CDC read more
Mifflin Court
450 East Philadelphia Avenue,, Shillington, PA 19607
Awards and Affiliations
Now Open - A new secured memory support unit! Mifflin Court Senior Living Community is a lovely place to call home. Our Senior Living and Rehabilitative Health campuses offer our patients and residents the opportunity to seamlessly transition from senior living to skilled nursing care and back. Rest assured that as a member of our health campus, we will take care of all your needs along the continuum - helping you to remain vital and strong as long as possible. Our residents enjoy many amenities including open-seated dining for three meals a day. In addition we offer a wide range of activities and entertainment both in the community as well as day trips. We offer nursing care including assistance with medication and transportation to doctor's appointments. There are also housekeeping and laundry services. All the comforts of home, without all the work. Since our recent renovations, our community is more beautiful than ever. Come see for yourself, schedule your tour today. Celebrating our 20th Anniversary in 2017!
Dementia Care Education by Genesis HealthCare is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
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Services
- Assisted / Senior Living
- Respite care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Registered Nurses
- Audiology care
- Dementia care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Psychiatric services
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Memory Support
- Vitality to You
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Apartments
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Private bathroom
- Private kitchenettes
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Wellness center
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Telephone
Derek Groff
Center Executive DirectorDerek worked as the Admissions Director at Berkshire Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 1999-2019. Derek is a 1992 graduate from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors in Social Sciences. Derek's first jobs after graduation were working as a childcare counselor and working with troubled and disadvantaged youth. Derek also worked as a Medical Social Worker at two area hospitals. Derek joined Mifflin Court in September of 2019 as the Executive Director.
Jaime Zarp
Resident Care DirectorJaime has been with Genesis HealthCare for over fifteen years. She is a registered nurse from Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Jaime has been in many different roles within Mifflin Court, starting as a dietary aide, to a PCA, Med-Tech, RN and then the Resident Care Director for five years.
Melissa Eberhart
Marketing & Admissions DirectorMelissa has been working in the healthcare industry since 1998, specializing in senior care since 2008. She is on the Advisory Board of the Circle of Life Coalition, which educates professionals and the community on all aspects of end of life needs. Melissa is also on the planning committee for Healthnet of Berks County, which is a networking group for senior care professionals. She additionally has started to assist with the Senior Festival of the Arts and the Berks Encore Senior Expo. Melissa previously completed courses as a Senior Advisor and is dedicated to assisting seniors and their families with transitional placement needs.
Colleen Kononov
Rehabilitation Program DirectorColleen is a graduate of Misericordia University. She has been practicing PT for 15 years and in a variety of settings. Colleen has the pleasure of working with a wonderful team, both in therapy and throughout the Center. She has the ability to work with short term rehabilitation patients to get them home and the long term care population, allowing them to stay at their most independent level.
Richard Knerr, ADC/CDP
Campus Director of Recreation / Memory Support Program DirectorRick has been with Genesis Mifflin Court since 2016. He has over 15 years experience in the senior living healthcare field. Rick is certified with the National Certification Council for Activities Professionals and with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Rick is additionally a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Support and Expertise
"We want you to know how much we have appreciated all your support and expertise throughout this stressful time in our lives. Your work is truly a gift to people in need. Everyone at Mifflin Court has been a positive joy and comfort to deal with. We thank you for all your support!"
Comfortable and Confident
"As a long-distance caregiver, it is imperative that I trust and respect the staff giving my elderly relatives the day-to-day attention that they need.
At Mifflin Court, from day one (over a year ago), I have felt comfortable and confident that my loved ones are receiving assistance and guidance in a kind and respectful manner.
The staff, especially the medical workers, is always responsive to my questions and concerns. They know the medical background of my loved one and are quick to pick up on potential problems. They are understanding and calm and take the time to explain to my aunt exactly what is happening, and the course of action to be taken. It helps to keep her anxiety level at a low level, which I greatly appreciate."
