Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 18 days.
Supporting residents who need skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, Homewood Living Plum Creek is a nursing home in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The 149-bed facility is operated by Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. under owner Allen Bittinger. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families flexible options for covering both recovery and ongoing nursing care. The community is in a very walkable area with a Walk Score of 84, so many errands and services are within walking distance.
The home has an occupancy rate of 58%, with residents staying an average of 101 days. The population is a mix of short-term rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term care. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and personal care support are central to the care program. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 44 minutes of nursing care each day. These include 46 minutes of care from registered nurses. Nurse aides and licensed practical nurses provide additional hands-on support and clinical oversight throughout the day.
State inspections have reviewed areas such as confidentiality practices, hazardous-material management, medication procedures, facility maintenance, fire safety requirements, and resident documentation. The facility has addressed these findings and implemented corrective actions as required.
The Hanover location is conveniently walkable for visiting family members and caregivers. Families considering Homewood Living Plum Creek for post-hospital recovery or ongoing skilled nursing care should visit the community, tour the accommodations, and learn more about the daily routines and clinical services.
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. is legally operated by Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Citations
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Total citations
| 12 | 63 | This facility has 81% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 81% better Rank #71 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 71st out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
| 2.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 81% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 81% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.7 | 5.7 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.7 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 70% better Rank #58 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 58th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 11 | This facility has had 36% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (7 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 36% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 3 | 8 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 43% | 73% | This facility has 30 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (43% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 30% better Rank #50 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 50th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 0 | 0.8 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 100% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,190 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 78 | 0 | 78 | 23,221 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 7,309 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,046 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,591 | 90 | 98% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,445 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,361 | 73 | 79% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,358 | 78 | 85% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,317 | 70 | 76% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,223 | 80 | 87% | 3.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 858 | 63 | 68% | 8.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 679 | 70 | 76% | 3.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 437 | 68 | 74% | 3.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 16 | 0 | 16 | 394 | 12 | 13% | 7.7 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 99 | 14 | 15% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 5 | 5% | 10.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 30, 2023 · $7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 18 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hanover's city center to Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Coatesville | - | 60 | A+ | 9 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. | NH IL MC SNF | Hanover | - | 149 | - | 84 | - |
| Souderton Mennonite Homes | NH AL MC RC | Souderton | - | 154 | - | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Barclay Friends | NH AL MC RESC SNF | West Chester (North Franklin Street) | - | 103 | A+ | 35 | Private / Shared Suites |
| Overlook Green Senior Living | NH MC | Pittsburgh | - | 128 | - | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to PA state health department records, Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc.'s license number is 358910.
According to PA state health department records, Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc.'s license expires on July 9, 2026.
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc.'s occupancy is 58%.
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. has 149 beds.
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc. has had 12 recently reported citations.
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