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Brookdale Harrisburg
Discover a place where independence meets community at Brookdale Harrisburg, a remarkable senior living community in the heart of historic Harrisburg, PA, that offers both personal care home services and memory care in a tranquil setting. Residents here enjoy the comforts of restaurant-style dining and the convenience of housekeeping services, with staff available around the clock for assistance with daily tasks. For those needing specialized memory care, our structured program fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, tailored to preserve individual identities and talents.
At Brookdale Harrisburg, residents can indulge in pet-friendly apartments bathed in natural light, ensuring a homely feel with personal touches. The community boasts diverse activities each month, catering to various interests—from art classes to fitness sessions and lively social gatherings. Dining is a highlight, featuring nutritious meals served elegantly, with options for outings and picnics. With its comprehensive care options and vibrant lifestyle offerings, Brookdale Harrisburg invites seniors to embrace a fulfilling and engaging chapter of life in a supportive environment.
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About this community
Brookdale Harrisburg is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation.
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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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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
1vs 0.9 avg↑ 11% higher 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.
• Total citations (70% above)
• Citations per inspection (112% above)
• Inspection citation rate (4% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Total complaints (at PA avg)
• Complaints per year (at PA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 107 | 63 | This facility has 70% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (107 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 70% worse Rank #405 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 405th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 10.7 | 5.05 | This facility has 112% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10.7 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 112% worse Rank #441 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 478 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 10 | 11 | This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (10 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 8 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 70% | 67% | This facility has 3 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (70% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 3% worse Rank #262 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd out of 478 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 4 | 4 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #298 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 298th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.8 | 0.8 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (0.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 284 / 314 / 235 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Harrisburg
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3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Harrisburg's city center to Brookdale Harrisburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village | AL ADC IL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Mechanicsburg | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
94
Rank
#21 / 552 | No |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
47
Rank
#520 / 657 | Messiah Home Inc | 9 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 78%
Facility
78%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#338 / 478 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#197 / 478 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#213 / 478 | Non-Profit | 144
Facility
144
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#21 / 357 | 1.21 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#171 / 494 | - | A+ |
| Brookdale Grayson View | AL IL MC RESC | Selinsgrove | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#239 / 552 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#621 / 657 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#403 / 478 | 61%
Facility
61%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#174 / 478 | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#373 / 478 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#263 / 478 | For-Profit | 104
Facility
104
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#87 / 357 | 1.30 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#111 / 494 | Studio | A+ |
| Ecumenical Retirement Community | AL IL MC | Harrisburg (Susquehanna) | 88
Facility
88
PA AVG
94
Rank
#263 / 552 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
PA AVG
47
Rank
#375 / 657 | Ecumenical Communities Inc | 10 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#184 / 478 | 70%
Facility
70%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#262 / 478 | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
63
Rank
#217 / 478 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#207 / 478 | Non-Profit | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#204 / 357 | 1.00 |
71.6%
Facility
71.6%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#247 / 494 | Studio / Suite | - |
| Brookdale Harrisburg | AL MC RESC | Harrisburg (Susquehanna) | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
94
Rank
#377 / 552 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
PA AVG
47
Rank
#550 / 657 | Emeritus Corporation | 10 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#298 / 478 | 70%
Facility
70%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#262 / 478 | 107
Facility
107
PA AVG
63
Rank
#405 / 478 | 10.7
Facility
10.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#441 / 478 | For-Profit | - | - |
61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#328 / 494 | Studio / Suite | A+ |
| The Terraces at Capitol Village | AL MC RC | Harrisburg | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
94
Rank
#382 / 552 | No |
33
Facility
33
PA AVG
47
Rank
#436 / 657 | Capitol Operator LLC | 6 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 83%
Facility
83%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#385 / 478 | 28
Facility
28
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 478 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#289 / 478 | For-Profit | 68
Facility
68
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#186 / 357 | 1.17 |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#108 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
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Brookdale Harrisburg is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Harrisburg
What neighborhood is Brookdale Harrisburg in?
Brookdale Harrisburg is in the Susquehanna neighborhood of Harrisburg.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Harrisburg?
Brookdale Harrisburg is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation.
Is Brookdale Harrisburg in a walkable area?
Brookdale Harrisburg has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Harrisburg?
According to PA state health department records, Brookdale Harrisburg's license number is 316111.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Harrisburg?
Brookdale Harrisburg's occupancy is 62%.
How long has Brookdale Harrisburg been in business?
Brookdale Harrisburg has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Harrisburg have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Harrisburg on this page.
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