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.
About this community
Occupancy
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.
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PA Average
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0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
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• 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)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 57 | 63 | 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. |
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Citations per year
| 11.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 10% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.4 | 5.7 | 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 13 | 11 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 8 | 8 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 8).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 1 | 4 | 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 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
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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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Kirkland Village | AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Bethlehem | 64 | Yes | A+ | 12 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Coatesville | 60 | Yes | A+ | 9 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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| Berks Leisure Living | AL RESC | Leesport | 49 | No | - | 32 | - |
| Spring House Estates | AL NH IL | Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House) | 16 | No | A+ | 43 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
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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