Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
Providing skilled nursing care, respite care, and personal care services, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is a 130-bed nursing community in Chester, Pennsylvania. Currently serving 66 residents, the community has an occupancy rate of 51%. 24-hour staffing support is also available, along with chef-prepared meals and the structured LifeBridges program.
Located in a car-dependent area with limited walkability, the community generally requires transportation for visits, errands, and access to nearby services.
Inspection history indicates a period of operational and regulatory challenges related to resident safety, care delivery, incident reporting, staff training, medication management, and resident assessment processes. However, corrective actions and additional staff training have been implemented. The most recent state inspection also reported no deficiencies, indicating progress in addressing previously cited concerns and improving compliance.
It is highly suggested that interested families understand the community’s current staffing practices, safety procedures, and quality assurance efforts before making a care decision. Otherwise, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living may be an option for older adults seeking skilled nursing or respite care.
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.
Waivers
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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.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (576% above)
• Citations per year (576% above)
• Citations per inspection (225% above)
• Total inspections (109% above)
• Inspections with citations (125% above)
• Inspection citation rate (7% above)
• Total complaints (150% above)
• Complaints per year (150% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 426 | 63 | This facility has 576% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (426 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 576% worse Rank #480 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 480th 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. |
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Citations per year
| 85.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 576% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (85.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 576% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 18.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 225% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 225% worse Rank #476 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 476th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 23 | 11 | This facility has 109% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (23 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 109% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 18 | 8 | This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 125% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 78% | 73% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (78% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 5% worse Rank #358 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 358th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 10 | 4 | This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 150% worse Rank #468 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 468th 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 0.8 | This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 150% 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 September 18, 2025 found no deficiencies following an incident-related complaint investigation.
- The August 21, 2025 follow-up found 11 deficiencies including inadequate supervision, improper staff certifications, medication storage and documentation errors, and incomplete resident assessments.
- The facility showed repeated serious deficiencies from 2024 through 2025 in staff training, medication management, resident care documentation, confidentiality breaches, and failure to report abuse or incidents timely.
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Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is located in CHESTER, Pennsylvania.
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| Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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.
NC Nursing Care
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. | Chester | 130
Facility
130
PA AVG
94
Rank
#90 / 555 | No |
11
Facility
11
PA AVG
46
Rank
#595 / 668 | - | 62
Facility
62
PA AVG
83
Rank
#437 / 460 | 23 | 12
Facility
12
PA AVG
4
Rank
#468 / 482 | 78.3%
Facility
78.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#358 / 482 | 426
Facility
426
PA AVG
63
Rank
#480 / 482 | 18.5
Facility
18.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#476 / 482 | Profit | 97
Facility
97
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#107 / 361 | 1.52 |
50.8%
Facility
50.8%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#410 / 485 | - |
| Sunrise of Dresher |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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. | Dresher | 105
Facility
105
PA AVG
94
Rank
#186 / 555 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
PA AVG
46
Rank
#342 / 668 | Hcri Sun III Tenant LP | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
83
Rank
#274 / 460 | 13 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#340 / 482 | 57
Facility
57
PA AVG
63
Rank
#316 / 482 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#277 / 482 | Profit | 96
Facility
96
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#113 / 361 | 1.57 |
62.9%
Facility
62.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#309 / 485 | A- |
| The Villa St. Elizabeth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Reading (Museum Road) | 92
Facility
92
PA AVG
94
Rank
#246 / 555 | No |
30
Facility
30
PA AVG
46
Rank
#468 / 668 | Evergreen Elder Care Inc | 83
Facility
83
PA AVG
83
Rank
#233 / 460 | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 60%
Facility
60%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#158 / 482 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#207 / 482 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#82 / 482 | Profit | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#244 / 361 | 1.00 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#365 / 485 | A+ |
| Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Assisted Living In Washington (South Strabane Township) | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
94
Rank
#289 / 555 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
PA AVG
46
Rank
#540 / 668 | Washington Ops LLC | 73
Facility
73
PA AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 460 | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#185 / 482 | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
63
Rank
#352 / 482 | 5.1
Facility
5.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#328 / 482 | Profit | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#178 / 361 | 1.27 |
59.3%
Facility
59.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#341 / 485 | A+ |
| Westlake Woods by New Perspective |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Erie (Stonegate) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#304 / 668 | Erie Ops LLC | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
83
Rank
#429 / 460 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 136
Facility
136
PA AVG
63
Rank
#432 / 482 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#449 / 482 | Profit | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#228 / 361 | 1.38 |
55.7%
Facility
55.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#379 / 485 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
Who is the owner of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?
The legal owner and operator of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is Vs Wallingford Llc.
Is Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?
According to PA state health department records, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's license number is 141411.
When does Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's license expires on 30/01/2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's occupancy is 51%.
How many beds does Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living have?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has 130 beds.
Has Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has had 426 recently reported deficiencies.
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