The Birches at Harleysville

Overview of The Birches at Harleysville

Situated on Main Street in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, The Birches at Harleysville is a nursing home that provides long-term nursing care and respite services. Rehabilitation support is also provided through on-site therapy programs, with staff available 24 hours a day. The community’s 85 beds are currently fully occupied.

With a relatively walkable neighborhood, residents of the community have limited access to walkable errands and services. This also indicates that transportation is beneficial for residents and visiting families. Meanwhile, on-site amenities include landscaped grounds, a secured patio with a walking path, and a garden area for outdoor enjoyment.

A variety of daily activities, including Coffee and Chat, Baking Buddies, and Coupon Clipping, are conducted to encourage engagement and social interaction. Gathering spaces also include an activity room and a sitting room alongside the main dining area. Furthermore, freshly prepared meals are served in an open dining room.

Recurring concerns related to documentation practices and medication management were identified through state inspections, while complaint investigations have cited issues involving the timeliness of incident reporting and medication handling procedures. Although corrective measures have been implemented, inspection records indicate ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent compliance.

Families interested in The Birches at Harleysville are advised to ask about medication oversight, incident reporting processes, and the methods used to ensure documentation remains accurate and complete.

Facility Direct Line (215) 541-3700

85-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 48 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

85 / 85

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Caring super star award

Assisted living award

Best of senior living award

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceMarch 27, 2026

ExpirationMarch 27, 2027

CountyMontgomery

License LevelFULL

License Number142660

The Birches at Harleysville is legally operated by Care Hsl Harleysville Opco LP.

Owner NameCare Hsl Harleysville Opco LP

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

34 units

Total beds

85 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

116 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

87 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

74 Residents Served

7 Current Residents

34 Capacity

31 Residents Served

Pets not allowed

HousekeepingYes

Linen ServiceYes

Utilities IncludedYes

Walking Paths

Garden

Dining

Activities

Sitting Room

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 78 citations 7 complaints 19 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

15 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average

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.	78	63	This facility has 24% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (78 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 24% worse Rank #373 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 373rd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	4.1	5.7	This facility has 28% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 28% better Rank #256 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 256th out of 478 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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.	19	11	This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (19 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	15	8	This facility has 88% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 88% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	79%	73%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (79% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 6% worse Rank #361 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 361st out of 478 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 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.	7	4	This facility has 75% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 75% worse Rank #401 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 401st out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.4	0.8	This facility has 75% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 75% worse

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Who is the owner of The Birches at Harleysville?

The Birches at Harleysville is legally operated by Care Hsl Harleysville Opco LP.

Is The Birches at Harleysville in a walkable area?

The Birches at Harleysville has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Birches at Harleysville?

According to PA state health department records, The Birches at Harleysville's license number is 142660.

When does The Birches at Harleysville's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Birches at Harleysville's license expires on March 27, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Birches at Harleysville?

The Birches at Harleysville's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at The Birches at Harleysville?

No, The Birches at Harleysville has a no-pet policy.

Does The Birches at Harleysville operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Birches at Harleysville is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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Inspection History

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.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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