Columbia Cottage Wyomissing

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing

Overview of Columbia Cottage Wyomissing

Enjoy personalized, person-centered care and attention in Columbia Cottage Wyomissing, an award-winning senior living community in Berks County, Wyomissing, PA, offering premiere assisted living services. An energetic and compassionate care team is available to provide various assistance 24/7. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to shopping, restaurant options and excellent healthcare facilities, ensuring residents truly enjoy their daily life within and outside the community.

The community ensures its residents are always happy and engaged with a wide array of activities inspired by residents’ needs, interests, and skills. Residents can freely enjoy their favorite activities, learn new skills, or just relax in the company of others, fostering genuine and spontaneous engagements that they truly enjoy. Meal times at the community are to look forward to with high-quality, great-tasting, homemade meals that residents can enjoy with the company of others, nourishing both their bodies and connections.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #440 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 440th out of 552 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #387 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th out of 657 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #203 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 494 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 494. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
76% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 69.7%
Occupied beds
38 / 50

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
IssuanceMay 15, 2026
ExpirationMay 15, 2027
CountyBerks
License LevelFULL
License Number224640

Ownership & Operating Entity

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing is legally operated by Columbia Cottage Wyomissing LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:8

State Inspection Report (PA)

September 17, 2025
53 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #242 / 357 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd out of 357 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 357 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.
40 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
35 Residents Served
2 Hospice Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 25 (71%)
Mobility Need 18 (51%)
Mental Illness 1 (3%)

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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.

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.

Overall vs. PA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (38% above)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above)
4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (54% below)
• Citations per inspection (64% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)

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. 2963 This facility has 54% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (29 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 54% better Rank #180 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 180th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.85.05 This facility has 64% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.8 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 64% better Rank #53 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 53rd 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1611 This facility has had 45% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (16 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 45% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 118 This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 69%67% This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (69% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 2% worse Rank #258 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 258th 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 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. 24 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.40.8 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Nicole Garzon

Regional Support Administrator

Over 15 years of experience

Nicole Garzon serves as the Regional Support Administrator, ensuring operational consistency across all Columbia Cottage locations. With over 15 years of experience working with the aging population, Nicole brings compassion, organization, and a deep understanding of resident needs to her role. A Wyomissing local and dedicated professional, she is committed to supporting both her team and the communities they serve.

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wyomissing's city center to Columbia Cottage Wyomissing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Berks County

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Chestnut Knoll
AL
MC
Boyertown
119
Facility 119
PA AVG 94
Rank #142 / 552
No
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 47
Rank #134 / 657
Gahc3 Boyertown Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC21
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
62%
Facility 62%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #176 / 478
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 63
Rank #300 / 478
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #122 / 478
For-Profit
154
Facility 154
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #14 / 357
1.52
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #70 / 494
Studio / Suite
Amity Place
AL
Douglassville
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #202 / 552
No
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 47
Rank #349 / 657
Douglassville Aid II Opco LLC19
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
74%
Facility 74%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #298 / 478
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 63
Rank #367 / 478
4.0
Facility 4.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #245 / 478
For-Profit
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #181 / 357
1.59
39.0%
Facility 39.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #474 / 494
Studio
Columbia Cottage Wyomissing
AL
Wyomissing
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 94
Rank #440 / 552
No
39
Facility 39
PA AVG 47
Rank #387 / 657
Columbia Cottage Wyomissing LLC16
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #258 / 478
29
Facility 29
PA AVG 63
Rank #180 / 478
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #53 / 478
For-Profit
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #242 / 357
1.51
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #203 / 494
Private Rooms
Birdsboro Lodge
AL
Birdsboro (Exeter Township)
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 94
Rank #548 / 552
No-Changing Trends R E Corp3
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #455 / 478
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 63
Rank #130 / 478
7.7
Facility 7.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #400 / 478
For-Profit
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #311 / 357
2.13
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #334 / 494
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing is located in Wyomissing, 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+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
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.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Cottage Wyomissing

Is Columbia Cottage Wyomissing in a walkable area?

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Columbia Cottage Wyomissing?

According to PA state health department records, Columbia Cottage Wyomissing's license number is 224640.

When does Columbia Cottage Wyomissing's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Columbia Cottage Wyomissing's license expires on May 15, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Columbia Cottage Wyomissing?

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing's occupancy is 76%.

Are pets allowed at Columbia Cottage Wyomissing?

No, Columbia Cottage Wyomissing has a no-pet policy.

Does Columbia Cottage Wyomissing operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Columbia Cottage Wyomissing have?

Columbia Cottage Wyomissing has 50 beds.

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