Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living

Overview of 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.

Facility Direct Line (610) 447-0710

130-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 11 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

51%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

66 / 130

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

Expiration30/01/2026

CountyDelaware

License Number141411

Owner NameVs Wallingford LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Personal Care

97 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

73 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

64 Residents Served

10 Current Residents

50 Capacity

16 Residents Served

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 426 citations 10 complaints 23 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

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

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection September 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	426	63	This facility has 576% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (426 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 576% worse Rank #476 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 476th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Total citations. 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 Average citations per year since 2021.	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
Citations per inspection Average 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 #473 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 473rd out of 478 homes 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	23	11	This facility has had 109% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (23 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 109% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	18	8	This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 125% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	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 #356 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 356th out of 478 homes 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. 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	10	4	This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 150% worse Rank #464 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 464th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Complaint inspections. 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 Average complaints per year since 2021.	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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2.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Chester's city center to Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.


Souderton Mennonite Homes	AL MC NH RC	Souderton	154	No	-	31	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living	AL MC NH RC	Chester	130	No	-	11	-
Barclay Friends	AL MC NH RESC SNF	West Chester (North Franklin Street)	103	No	A+	35	Private / Shared Suites
Freedom Village at Brandywine	AL IL MC NH RC SNF	Coatesville	60	Yes	A+	9	1 Bed / 2 Bed
SouthWoods by New Perspective	AL MC	Titusville	52	Yes	A+	82	Studio / 1 Bed

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Who is the owner of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?

Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is legally operated by 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%.

Does Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living have?

Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has 130 beds.

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Inspection History

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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

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