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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.
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About this community
Columbia Cottage Wyomissing is legally operated by Columbia Cottage Wyomissing LLC.
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
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-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer 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.
• 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 29 | 63 | 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.8 | 5.05 | 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 16 | 11 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 4 | 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.4 | 0.8 | 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wyomissing's city center to Columbia Cottage Wyomissing'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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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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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| 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 LLC | 21 | 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 LLC | 19 | 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 LLC | 16 | 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 Corp | 3 | 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 | - |
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.
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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