Brookdale Grandon Farms
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Mechanicsburg, PA

Brookdale Grandon Farms

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Mechanicsburg, PA

Overview of Brookdale Grandon Farms

Brookdale Grandon Farms has been a fixture on Grandon Way in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for 48 years. It’s a 120-bed community that handles assisted living, memory care, and residential care. You’ll find a 30-unit Secured Dementia Care Unit there, which currently supports 21 residents.

If you’re planning to visit, keep in mind the area has a Walk Score of 4. Essentially, you’ll need a car or some form of transportation to get anywhere off-site. On the plus side, the Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital is just over a mile away, which is helpful if you or your loved one needs quick access to follow-up care.

The facility is currently at 63% capacity, with 75 of the 120 beds filled. For budgeting, assisted living costs $3,800 per month, while memory care is $9,960 per month. They offer studio and one-bedroom floor plans. You’ll find licensed nurses and CNAs on-site 24/7. They also handle support services like lab testing, therapy, podiatry, hearing checks, and medical transport; plus, housekeeping is included.

The common areas are well-designed for a variety of needs. There’s a library, a beauty and barber shop, a chapel, a private dining room, a game room, walking paths, and plenty of green space. The kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients, and the activity calendar is quite active, with options like B-fit fitness classes, card games, movie nights, and pet therapy. And yes, pets are welcome, which is always a bonus.

Looking at the history, state inspections have generally focused on medication management, environmental safety, care documentation, and resident rights. Ms. Denise Warren is the current Interim CEO. If you’re looking for a long-standing, full-service place in Mechanicsburg with a solid dementia unit and reliable on-site support, this is definitely a community worth considering.

Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #127 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #645 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 645th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
Rank #333 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd 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.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
75 / 120
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 17, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 17, 2027
CountyCumberland
License LevelFULL
License Number316120

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Grandon Farms is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
30 units
Total beds
120 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesCaring staff on-site 24/7.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Personal Care Home

State Inspection Report (PA)

May 29, 2024
79 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #162 / 361 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd out of 361 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 361 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.
59 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
52 Residents Served
5 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

SDCU
30 Capacity
21 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 52 (100%)
Mobility Need 27 (52%)
Supplemental Security Income 1 (2%)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Chapel
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
ActivitiesActivities include B-fit classes, card games, movie nights, and pet therapy
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Personal Care Home$3,800 per month
Memory Care$9,960 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining experiences with healthy, delicious meals made with seasonal ingredients.
Brookdale Grandon Farms – Menu
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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 54 citations 3 complaints 8 inspections 5 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.

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

Rank #306 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 306th 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. Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 5 points below 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (19% above)
7 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (14% below)
• Citations per year (14% below)
• Total inspections (27% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (14% below)
• Total complaints (25% below)
• Complaints per year (25% below)
Latest Inspection March 13, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 5463 This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (54 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 14% better Rank #310 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 310th 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. 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. 10.812.6 This facility has 14% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10.8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 14% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 6.85.7 This facility has 19% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 19% worse Rank #389 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 389th 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. 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. 811 This facility has 27% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 27% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 58 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 63%73% This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (63% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 10% better Rank #191 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 191st 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. 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. 34 This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #245 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 245th 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. 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. 0.60.8 This facility has 25% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 25% better

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 March 13, 2025, substantiated neglect and medication errors but accepted and implemented plans of correction with ongoing monitoring.
  • The December 3, 2024 renewal found 13 deficiencies including unsecured medications, lack of carbon monoxide detectors, and unsafe hot water temperatures.
  • The record shows repeated issues with resident abuse reporting, unsecured hazardous areas, medication management, and incomplete assessments from January 2024 through March 2025.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Grandon Farms

1 Bedroom
Studio

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Brookdale Grandon Farms is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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+).
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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.
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Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Grandon Farms

Who is the owner of Brookdale Grandon Farms?

Brookdale Grandon Farms is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation.

Is Brookdale Grandon Farms in a walkable area?

Brookdale Grandon Farms has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Grandon Farms?

According to PA state health department records, Brookdale Grandon Farms's license number is 316120.

When does Brookdale Grandon Farms's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Brookdale Grandon Farms's license expires on January 17, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Grandon Farms?

Brookdale Grandon Farms's occupancy is 63%.

Does Brookdale Grandon Farms have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Grandon Farms on this page.

Does Brookdale Grandon Farms operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Brookdale Grandon Farms is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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