Berks Leisure Living
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Leesport, PA

Berks Leisure Living

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Leesport, PA

Overview of Berks Leisure Living

Located in Leesport, Pennsylvania, Berks Leisure Living is a 49-bed nursing community that is currently operating at 82% occupancy. The community provides 24-hour staffing and respite care services. Located in a relatively walkable area with a Walk Score of 32, some nearby destinations are available within walking distance, though most errands and appointments still require transportation.

Focusing on social engagement and recreation, the community encourages residents to participate in crafts, bingo, board games, community outings, floor bowling, putt-putt golf, movie nights, birthday celebrations, live musical entertainment, shopping and dining trips, outdoor walks, seasonal events, and religious services. Three nutritious meals are also served each day. Private bathrooms, spacious closets, wall-to-wall carpeting, a social room, and individual temperature controls also contribute to comfort and privacy.

Inspections have cited deficiencies involving the reporting and response to resident abuse allegations and safety incidents, which resulted in staff suspensions and terminations. Additional findings have also included concerns related to hygiene and bathing assistance, sanitation, supervision, food safety, medication administration, and building maintenance. Notably, these issues have reappeared across different inspections, even after corrective actions have been implemented.

Berks Leisure Living offers residential care, respite services, and an active social environment for older adults.

Bed community size
49-bed community Rank #453 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 453rd out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #445 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 445th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #132 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 518 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 518. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
40 / 49
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
Expiration23/03/2026
CountyBerks
License Number205690

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameBerks Leisure Living Inc
Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

November 24, 2025
42 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #281 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 281st out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 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.
32 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
40 Residents Served
2 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 37 (93%)
Mobility Need 2 (5%)
Mental Illness 1 (3%)
Intellectual Disability 4 (10%)
Supplemental Security Income 5 (13%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Spacious Full Bathrooms
Large Closets
Wall To Wall Carpeting
Private Cable Tv Hook-Ups
Beautiful Social Room
Bright And Cheery Dining Room
Individual Controls For Heating And Air Conditioning
ActivitiesLively activities including crafts, and seasonal holiday parties
Specific ProgramsCrafts, Bingo, Board games, Community trips, Floor Bowling, Putt-Putt Golf, Movie Nights, Birthday parties, Ladies red hat meetings, Live music entertainment, Shopping trips, Out for lunch, Out for ice cream, Outdoor walks, Seasonal Holiday Parties, Religious Services
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sat - Sun: Closed

Pricing & Financial Information

Entry FeeNo entrance fee.

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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 57 citations 1 complaint 13 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.

9 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #98 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 98th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (at PA avg)
6 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per year (10% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (15% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Latest Inspection March 26, 2025 Follow Up

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. 5763 This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (57 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 10% better Rank #313 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 313th 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.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 11.412.6 This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 10% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 4.45.7 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 23% better Rank #274 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 274th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1311 This facility has had 18% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (13 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 18% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 88 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 8).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 62%73% This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (62% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 11% better Rank #184 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th 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 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. 14 This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.20.8 This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better

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

  • March 26, 2025 follow-up inspection found the facility fully implemented corrections for bathing assistance and sanitary condition deficiencies.
  • November 5, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated verbal abuse by staff, failure to report immediately, and inadequate staff supervision, resulting in three deficiencies.
  • October 2, 2024 complaint investigation identified six deficiencies in food storage, labeling, thawing, and medication administration errors; the plan of correction was accepted and implemented.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berks Leisure Living

Is Berks Leisure Living in a walkable area?

Berks Leisure Living has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Berks Leisure Living?

According to PA state health department records, Berks Leisure Living's license number is 205690.

When does Berks Leisure Living's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Berks Leisure Living's license expires on 23/03/2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Berks Leisure Living?

Berks Leisure Living's occupancy is 82%.

Does Berks Leisure Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Berks Leisure Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Berks Leisure Living have?

Berks Leisure Living has 49 beds.

Has Berks Leisure Living had any recent citations?

Berks Leisure Living has had 57 recently reported citations.

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