Overview of The Villa St. Elizabeth

Located in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, The Villa St. Elizabeth offers a range of comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized memory care and personalized support such as diabetes care, medication management, and incontinence care. Catering to diverse needs, this community goes above and beyond to provide resident parking and a multitude of inviting common areas both indoors and outdoors. From a serene butterfly garden to a well-equipped theater room, game room, and ballroom, residents can indulge in a variety of engaging activities.

The home is characterized by its commitment to providing a holistic living experience. Residents benefit from thoughtful amenities such as a convenient on-site barbershop and enclosed courtyard designed specifically for those requiring memory care. Notably, the staff is fluent in Spanish, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for Spanish-speaking individuals. Housed within an elegant Victorian mansion, this community embraces a passion for nature, offering residents a truly scenic backdrop for their senior years. With a range of accommodation options, residents can choose the rooms that best align with their preferences and budget, making The Villa St. Elizabeth a remarkable choice for personalized and enriching senior living.

Bed community size
92-bed community Rank #245 / 553Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 553 homes in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
36 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #467 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 467th out of 667 homes in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
58%
Rank #371 / 507Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 507 homes in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 507. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
53 / 92
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceNovember 18, 2025
ExpirationNovember 18, 2026
CountyBerks
License LevelFULL
License Number205760

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Villa St. Elizabeth is legally operated by Evergreen Elder Care Inc.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsState of the art fire alarm system.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Ray C Miller Jr., Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

April 3, 2025
53 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #241 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 241st out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 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.
40 Waking Staff
53 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 43 (81%)
Mental Illness 12 (23%)
Physical Disability 2 (4%)
Intellectual Disability 4 (8%)
Supplemental Security Income 4 (8%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Rooms
24-Hr Staff
Assistance With Hygiene And Grooming
Health Oversight By A Licensed Clinical Team
Active Social
Cultural
And Educational Programs
Laundry And Housekeeping
Fully Furnished Apartments And Suites
ActivitiesDaily activities include workout classes, Bible study, paint or craft of the week, bingo, word games, and garden club
Specific ProgramsSuites

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 32 citations 5 complaints 15 inspections 0 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

At the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #233 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 233rd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (18% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3263 This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (32 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 49% better Rank #205 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 205th 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 2.15.7 This facility has 63% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 63% better Rank #84 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 84th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1511 This facility has had 36% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (15 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 36% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 98 This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 60%73% This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (60% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 13% better Rank #157 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 157th 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 54 This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #343 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd 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 Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 10.8 This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on April 3, 2025 found one deficiency for not following a resident’s diet order change, which the facility disputed and submitted a plan of correction.
  • The December 18, 2024 renewal inspection cited six deficiencies including unlocked medication cart, missing PRN medication, and overdue fire safety inspection, all corrected by March 5, 2025.
  • The facility had repeated privacy violations and obstructed egress issues from 2021 through 2024, with multiple citations for resident privacy breaches and blocked emergency exits.

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Reading's city center to The Villa St. Elizabeth's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

The Villa St. Elizabeth is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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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).
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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).
PA

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.
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Villa St. Elizabeth

What neighborhood is The Villa St. Elizabeth in?

The Villa St. Elizabeth is in the Museum Road neighborhood of Reading.

Who is the owner of The Villa St. Elizabeth?

The Villa St. Elizabeth is legally operated by Evergreen Elder Care Inc.

Is The Villa St. Elizabeth in a walkable area?

The Villa St. Elizabeth has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Villa St. Elizabeth?

According to PA state health department records, The Villa St. Elizabeth's license number is 205760.

When does The Villa St. Elizabeth's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Villa St. Elizabeth's license expires on November 18, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Villa St. Elizabeth?

The Villa St. Elizabeth's occupancy is 58%.

How long has The Villa St. Elizabeth been in business?

The Villa St. Elizabeth has been operating for approximately 36 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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