Berkshire Commons

Q: Who is the owner of Berkshire Commons?

The legal owner and operator of Berkshire Commons is 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations Llc.

Q: Is Berkshire Commons in a walkable area?

Berkshire Commons has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Berkshire Commons?

According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license number is 221990.

Q: When does Berkshire Commons's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license expires on June 14, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Berkshire Commons?

Berkshire Commons's occupancy is 49%.

Q: Has Berkshire Commons had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Berkshire Commons has had 43 recently reported deficiencies.

Overview of Berkshire Commons

Make your golden years brighter and livelier with Berkshire Commons, an astonishing senior living community in Berks County, Reading, PA, offering assisted living and memory care. Set on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club, the community provides a scenic environment and easy access to plenty of shopping and dining areas nearby. Residents can choose from an array of private studios and large one bedroom suites, all designed to fit their unique social and financial needs.

At Berkshire Commons, residents living with memory loss are provided with safe and secure living spaces, specialized programming, and meaningful activities 7 days a week. The community also offers Respite Stay options to provide caregivers with a much needed break while ensuring their loved ones are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. The community also offers a wide array of amenities, including various recreational activities, maintenance services, room services, and health & wellness programs, making sure residents’ holistic needs are met.

(610) 621-5180

75-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 46 / 100

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

49%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

37 / 75

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 25, 2025

ExpirationJune 14, 2026

CountyBerks

License LevelFULL

License Number221990

Berkshire Commons is legally operated by 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

Alzheimer's

14 units

Total beds

75 units

136 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

102 Waking Staff

85 Resident Support Staff

36 Residents Served

5 Current Residents

14 Capacity

12 Residents Served

Specific ProgramsMaintenance Free Living, Excursions, Beauty Salon/Barber Services

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 43 citations 9 complaints 29 inspections 2 waivers

Inspection Score

11 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.
2
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 122% 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

Latest Inspection November 12, 2025

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.	43	63	This facility has 32% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (43 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 32% better Rank #266 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	8.6	12.6	This facility has 32% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 32% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.5	5.7	This facility has 74% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 74% better Rank #44 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 44th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	29	11	This facility has 164% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (29 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 164% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	14	8	This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 75% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	48%	73%	This facility has 25 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (48% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 25% better Rank #75 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 75th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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.	9	4	This facility has 125% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 125% worse Rank #448 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 448th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.8	0.8	This facility has 125% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 125% worse

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

The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found no deficiencies or regulatory citations during an unannounced partial visit.
The August 5, 2025 renewal inspection identified nine deficiencies including lack of CPR-certified staff, incomplete staff training, medication storage errors, and failure to meet fire drill evacuation time.
Multiple complaint investigations from 2021 to 2024 documented resident-to-resident abuse and failure to report incidents timely, but accepted plans of correction were fully implemented on follow-up inspections.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Sherry Smith

Executive Director

11.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Reading's city center to Berkshire Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.04 miles to nearest hospital (Beginnings Maternity Center)

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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

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.


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Berkshire Commons	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Reading	75 Facility 75 PA AVG 94 Rank #323 / 555	Yes	46 Facility 46 PA AVG 46 Rank #329 / 668	5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations LLC	72 Facility 72 PA AVG 83 Rank #362 / 460	29	9 Facility 9 PA AVG 4 Rank #448 / 482	48.3% Facility 48.3% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #75 / 482	43 Facility 43 PA AVG 63 Rank #266 / 482	1.5 Facility 1.5 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #44 / 482	Profit	136 Facility 136 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #33 / 361	3.78	49.3% Facility 49.3% PA AVG 68.8% Rank #417 / 485	Studio / 1 Bed	-

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Who is the owner of Berkshire Commons?

The legal owner and operator of Berkshire Commons is 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations Llc.

Is Berkshire Commons in a walkable area?

Berkshire Commons has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Berkshire Commons?

According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license number is 221990.

When does Berkshire Commons's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license expires on June 14, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Berkshire Commons?

Berkshire Commons's occupancy is 49%.

How many beds does Berkshire Commons have?

Berkshire Commons has 75 beds.

Has Berkshire Commons had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Berkshire Commons has had 43 recently reported deficiencies.

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