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Total Health inspections
4
40% below Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average:
6.7
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Bellingham at West Chester
Bellingham at West Chester is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania
Bellingham at West Chester is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania
Bellingham at West Chester
Bellingham at West Chester is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania
Bellingham at West Chester is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania
Bellingham at West Chester is a senior living community located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It offers Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays to meet various needs. The community provides engaging programming focused on learning, fitness, and social connections.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
80
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.9%
Residents per day (avg)
55
Occupancy rate
76.9%
Residents per day (avg)
55
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
14 days
Private pay
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.7M
Operating loss
-$1
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10,672,616.00
Operating loss
$-1.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.7M
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
70%
Occupied Beds
56 of 80
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
PERSONAL CARE HOMES
Additional licensing details
License number:
151990
CMS Certification Number:
396082
County:
CHESTER
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
LCS BELLINGHAM TENANT LLC
Profit status:
PROFIT
Care Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Engaging programming focuses on continued learning, physical fitness, and social connections.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, Short-Term Stays
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals.
Inspection History
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.
8 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Latest inspection
Date:May 1, 2025
Type:Monitoring
218 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
205 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
1 enforcement action
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Waivers: 1
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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-
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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ENGSTROM, PAUL
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$28,157,874.00
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37%
56.90
4.4263
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Bellingham at West Chester
+91%
-10%
-2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
PA 19380
64
No
-
WATERMARK BRE INVESTMENTS, LLC
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-
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Chestnut Hill Lodge
-54%
+1%
+17%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
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CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC
92.1%
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Brethren Village – Village Manor
-27%
+17%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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120
No
-
BRETHREN VILLAGE
92.6%
$51,792,437.00
$17,748,952.00
34.3%
114.50
4.8403
1
8
4
-27%+17%+18%
Arbutus Park Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 15904
Bed Count:
176
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BEGLIN, JULIAN
CCN:
396069
Occupancy:
64.7%
Home Revenue:
$15,050,542.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,441,928.00
Payroll %:
56.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
99.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6620
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
23
RN share vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Artman Lutheran Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 19002
Bed Count:
187
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ENGSTROM, PAUL
CCN:
395922
Occupancy:
94.4%
Home Revenue:
$28,157,874.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,424,248.00
Payroll %:
37%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4263
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Bellingham at West Chester
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 19380
Bed Count:
64
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WATERMARK BRE INVESTMENTS, LLC
CCN:
396082
Occupancy:
76.9%
Home Revenue:
$10,631,836.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,909,325.00
Payroll %:
36.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
55.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7150
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
24
RN share vs State Avg:
+91%
+91%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Chestnut Hill Lodge
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Glenside
Bed Count:
181
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
395334
Occupancy:
92.1%
Home Revenue:
$18,643,473.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,460,491.00
Payroll %:
29.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
161.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1846
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
48
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-54%
-54%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Brethren Village – Village Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 17543
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BRETHREN VILLAGE
CCN:
395328
Occupancy:
92.6%
Home Revenue:
$51,792,437.00
Payroll Costs:
$17,748,952.00
Payroll %:
34.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
114.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8403
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
8
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
168
Total Staff
100
Employees
68
Contractors
29,222
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 38 | 7.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
126 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
12 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
15 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
16.3%
of total hours from contractors
4,764 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 16
Registered Nurse: 20
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 12
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 4
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 16 | 54 | 10,896 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 20 | 38 | 4,164 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 12 | 34 | 3,701 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 1 | 11 | 2,973 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,345 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,058 | 86 | 95% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 870 | 68 | 75% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 855 | 75 | 82% | 6.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 790 | 79 | 87% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 716 | 70 | 77% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 461 | 59 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 58 | 64% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 375 | 59 | 65% | 6.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 11 | 12% | 7.5 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
24
23% below Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average:
31.3
6 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
23 citations
Complaint investigations
1 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average:
0.3
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average:
0.6
Moderate Health citations
24
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 16, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 16, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 16, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 16, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Prestige Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
58
Total Residents
Medicare
29
(50%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
29
(50%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
8.0
27% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average:
11.0
Functional decline score
24.3
9% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average:
22.2
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
8.8%
54% below Pennsylvania average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
39.9%
49% above Pennsylvania average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
6.5%
102% above Pennsylvania average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.1%
7% below Pennsylvania average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
100% below Pennsylvania average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
1.7%
69% below Pennsylvania average.
Antipsychotic Use
14.5%
15% below Pennsylvania average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
33.9%
61% below Pennsylvania average.
Influenza Vaccine
90.5%
3% below Pennsylvania average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
11.8%
77% above Pennsylvania average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
24.4%
64% worse than Pennsylvania average
Antipsychotic medication increase
2.2%
44% worse than Pennsylvania average
Influenza Vaccine
41.9%
39% worse than Pennsylvania average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bellingham at West Chester based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
76.9%
↑ 9.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1
↓ $2 vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,576,959
↑ ~$648K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.0%
→ 0.0pp vs 2022
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