Traditions of Hershey

Q: What neighborhood is Traditions of Hershey in?

Traditions of Hershey is in the Campbelltown neighborhood of Palmyra.

Q: Is Traditions of Hershey in a walkable area?

Traditions of Hershey has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Traditions of Hershey?

According to PA state health department records, Traditions of Hershey's license number is 332600.

Q: When does Traditions of Hershey's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Traditions of Hershey's license expires on February 1, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Traditions of Hershey?

Traditions of Hershey's occupancy is 97%.

Q: How long has Traditions of Hershey been in business?

Traditions of Hershey has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Overview of Traditions of Hershey

Operated by GAHC3 Palmyra PA ALF TRS Sub LLC, Traditions of Hershey is a personal care home in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, that offers personal care, nursing care, and rehabilitation services. Serving older adults for 19 years under the leadership of Executive Director Jamie Kerchoff, the community features a three-story setting with a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. With a 36-bed capacity, it currently maintains a 97% occupancy rate.

24-hour support is provided, along with nursing care, rehabilitation, medication management, nutritious meals, housekeeping, linen service, salon services, and transportation for medical appointments and outings. Moreover, social activities, life enrichment programs, and landscaped outdoor areas are conducted to promote an active and engaging lifestyle. Meanwhile, its surrounding neighborhood near downtown Palmyra has a Walk Score of 17, making most errands more convenient by car.

State inspections focused on staff training, medication administration, incident reporting, resident assessments, and building maintenance. In response, corrective action plans were implemented to address identified deficiencies.

Facility Direct Line (717) 533-6600

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 36

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating

19 years

Walk Score

17 / 100

Occupancy rate

97% This home is often near full

Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 69.7%

Occupied beds

35 / 36

About this community

Best of senior living award for Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceFebruary 1, 2026

ExpirationFebruary 1, 2027

CountyLebanon

License LevelFULL

License Number332600

Traditions of Hershey is legally operated by Gahc3 Palmyra Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Rehabilitation Services

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

35 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

26 Waking Staff

29 Residents Served

3 Hospice Residents

Activities

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. PA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	19	63	This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 70% better Rank #102 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 102nd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.1	5.05	This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.1 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 58% better Rank #76 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 76th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	9	11	This facility has had 18% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (9 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 18% fewer
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	8	This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	44%	67%	This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (44% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 23% better Rank #51 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 51st out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #242 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	0.6	0.8	This facility has 25% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 25% better

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Jamie Kerchoff

Executive Director

2.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Palmyra's city center to Traditions of Hershey's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

What neighborhood is Traditions of Hershey in?

Traditions of Hershey is in the Campbelltown neighborhood of Palmyra.

Who is the owner of Traditions of Hershey?

Traditions of Hershey is legally operated by Gahc3 Palmyra Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC.

Is Traditions of Hershey in a walkable area?

Traditions of Hershey has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Traditions of Hershey?

According to PA state health department records, Traditions of Hershey's license number is 332600.

When does Traditions of Hershey's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Traditions of Hershey's license expires on February 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Traditions of Hershey?

Traditions of Hershey's occupancy is 97%.

How long has Traditions of Hershey been in business?

Traditions of Hershey has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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