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Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC
Offering assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care, Columbia Cottage Hanover is an assisted living community in Hanover, Pennsylvania. This 48-bed community maintains a 77% occupancy rate and a staff-to-resident ratio of approximately one staff member per eight residents. 24-hour nursing support is also available.
Focusing on wellness, social connection, and personalized support, the community provides freshly prepared meals. These are served communally at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack times to promote both good nutrition and social interaction. Recreational, educational, and wellness-focused programs are provided through a diverse calendar of activities designed to appeal to a variety of interests. Transportation services and housekeeping assistance also help simplify daily routines and support resident independence.
With its location on Grandview Road, the community is in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 84. This provides convenient access for visiting family members and allows residents opportunities to remain connected to the surrounding community.
The community highlights care protocols related to fall prevention and medication administration practices. In response, updated policies, staff training initiatives, and ongoing audits have been implemented to strengthen compliance and support resident safety.
Columbia Cottage Hanover provides assisted living, rehabilitation, and respite services for older adults. Additionally, interested families may benefit from touring the community, meeting staff members, and learning more about daily routines and available services to ensure it meets their standards.
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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.
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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
2vs 0.9 avg↑ 122% 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 (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (80% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (25% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 6 | 63 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 90% better Rank #19 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 19th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| 1.0 | 5.05 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 80% better Rank #18 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 18th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 11 | This facility has had 45% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (6 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 45% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 3 | 8 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 50% | 67% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (50% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 17% better Rank #69 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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 | 0.8 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 100% better |
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
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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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| Brookdale Latrobe | AL MC RESC | Latrobe (Unity Township) | 150
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150
PA AVG
93
Rank
#46 / 522 | Yes |
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7
PA AVG
47
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1
PA AVG
4
Rank
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38%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#27 / 477 | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#92 / 477 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#98 / 477 | For-Profit | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#119 / 356 | 1.39 |
44.7%
Facility
44.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#426 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Paramount Senior Living at South Hills | AL HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Pittsburgh | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
93
Rank
#90 / 522 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
47
Rank
#211 / 626 | Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 45%
Facility
45%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#60 / 477 | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
63
Rank
#88 / 477 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#38 / 477 | For-Profit | 160
Facility
160
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#11 / 356 | 1.68 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#229 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| The Manor at Market Square | AL IL MC | Reading | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
93
Rank
#270 / 522 | No |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#17 / 626 | Three Reading, LP | 14 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 64%
Facility
64%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#197 / 477 | 38
Facility
38
PA AVG
63
Rank
#226 / 477 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#147 / 477 | For-Profit | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#89 / 356 | 1.43 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#40 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| SouthWoods by New Perspective | AL MC | Titusville | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
93
Rank
#403 / 522 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
47
Rank
#63 / 626 | Titusville Ops LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 20%
Facility
20%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#12 / 477 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
63
Rank
#11 / 477 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#11 / 477 | For-Profit | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#263 / 356 | 1.15 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#72 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC | AL | Hanover | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
93
Rank
#428 / 522 | No |
84
Facility
84
PA AVG
47
Rank
#54 / 626 | Columbia Cottage Hanover LLC | 6 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 477 | 50%
Facility
50%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#69 / 477 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
63
Rank
#19 / 477 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#18 / 477 | For-Profit | - | - |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#164 / 464 | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC
Is Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC in a walkable area?
Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC?
According to PA state health department records, Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC's license number is 330220.
What is the occupancy rate at Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC?
Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC's occupancy is 77.1%.
How long has Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC been in business?
Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC?
No, Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC has a no-pet policy.
Does Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC have?
Columbia Cottage Hanover, LLC has 48 beds.
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