Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community
Offering specialized memory care and neurological support, Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community is a care community in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. The 104-bed community is operated by The Brethren Home Community Inc and owned by Crystal Brallier. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay as coverage options. With a moderately walkable setting and a Walk Score of 63, some daily errands are within walking distance in a quieter residential environment.
Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide 47 minutes of daily care, alongside support from nursing aides and LPN/LVN staff. The community has an occupancy rate of 88%. Residents stay an average of 177 days, including a mix of intermediate-care residents and those needing longer-term support.
The facility strongly focuses on memory care and neurological conditions. Dedicated Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care services are available, along with a Parkinson’s Support program. Support groups and educational resources are offered to residents and families managing these conditions. The community also operates Lifespring Adult Day Services to extend care options to families seeking part-time support.
Amenities on-site include a Wellness Center, indoor pool, multiple dining venues, creative arts spaces, a theater, and gardens. Residents can also volunteer within the community to get a sense of purpose and engagement. The therapeutic spaces, specialized programming, and recreational opportunities reflects a focus on both clinical care and resident quality of life.
About this community
Occupancy
Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community is legally operated by The Brethren Home Community Inc.
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-
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.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 6 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (84% below)
• Citations per year (84% below)
• Citations per inspection (56% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 10 | 63 | This facility has 84% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 84% better Rank #49 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
| 2 | 12.6 | This facility has 84% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 84% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 56% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 56% better Rank #130 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 11 | This facility has had 64% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 64% 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
| 75% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse Rank #312 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 312th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
| 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 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 22, 2024 inspection found seven deficiencies including medication errors and unsecured poisonous materials, but plans of correction were accepted and fully implemented by December 17, 2024.
- August 23, 2023 inspection noted two deficiencies: delayed resident refund checks and fire drills exceeding maximum evacuation time, but compliance was maintained after correction.
- Repeated findings of unsecured poisonous materials appeared in June 29, 2022 and October 22, 2024 inspections, indicating ongoing safety risks despite prior correction plans.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Fellowship Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Whitehall (Fellowship Community) | 121 | Yes | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community | AL ADC IL MC | New Oxford | 104 | No | - | 63 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community
Who is the owner of Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community?
Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community is legally operated by The Brethren Home Community Inc.
Is Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community in a walkable area?
Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community?
According to PA state health department records, Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community's license number is 342870.
When does Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community's license expires on November 10, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community?
Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community's occupancy is 88%.
Are pets allowed at Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community?
Yes, Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Cross Keys Village – the Brethren Home Community is registered as a non-profit in PA.
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