Ecumenical Retirement Community

Q: What neighborhood is Ecumenical Retirement Community in?

Ecumenical Retirement Community is in the Susquehanna neighborhood of Harrisburg.

Q: Is Ecumenical Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Ecumenical Retirement Community has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Ecumenical Retirement Community?

According to PA state health department records, Ecumenical Retirement Community's license number is 353610.

Q: When does Ecumenical Retirement Community's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Ecumenical Retirement Community's license expires on August 15, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Ecumenical Retirement Community?

Ecumenical Retirement Community's occupancy is 72%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Ecumenical Retirement Community?

Yes, Ecumenical Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Overview of Ecumenical Retirement Community

Settled in the peaceful town of Harrisburg, PA, Ecumenical Retirement Community is a welcoming senior living community providing independent living, personal care, and memory support services. Here, residents can select from private, well-appointed, and pet-friendly accommodations ranging from studio, deluxe, and standard apartments. In terms of memory support, the community provides personalized therapeutic care and services for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Offering above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy three delicious and healthy meals daily prepared by a talented culinary team, weekly housekeeping and linen services, and transportation assistance. Have fun with a full calendar of social activities and community events. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories together. With Ecumenical Retirement Community, seniors are assured of inclusive and secure living experience.

Facility Direct Line (717) 561-9982 Info@EcumenicalRetirement.org

88-bed community

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

Walk Score: 41 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

72%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

63 / 88

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceAugust 15, 2025

ExpirationAugust 15, 2026 Expires in 19 days

CountyDauphin

License LevelFULL

License Number353610

Ecumenical Retirement Community is legally operated by Ecumenical Communities Inc.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Personal Care

Memory Support

63 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

47 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

63 Residents Served

4 Current Residents

78 Capacity

0 Residents Served

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 35 citations 2 complaints 10 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

8 points above 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.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer 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

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.	35	63	This facility has 44% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (35 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 44% better Rank #225 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 225th 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.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	3.5	5.7	This facility has 39% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 39% better Rank #215 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 215th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	10	11	This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (10 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	7	8	This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	70%	73%	This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (70% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 3% better Rank #270 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 270th 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 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.	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 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.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	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

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

June 4, 2025 complaint investigation found five deficiencies including medication errors, energized magnetic locks blocking egress, and untrained staff administering medications; plans of correction were implemented by July 8, 2025.
April 15, 2025 follow-up found four deficiencies including resident abuse, locked egress doors, and incomplete resident assessments and support plans.
April 15, 2025 follow-up verified full implementation of the plan of correction related to abuse and egress issues from prior inspections.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

3.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Harrisburg's city center to Ecumenical Retirement Community'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.


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Ecumenical Retirement Community	AL IL MC	Harrisburg (Susquehanna)	88 Facility 88 PA AVG 94 Rank #263 / 553	Yes	41 Facility 41 PA AVG 46 Rank #375 / 667	Ecumenical Communities Inc	91 Facility 91 PA AVG 83 Rank #112 / 460	10	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #184 / 478	70% Facility 70% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #270 / 478	35 Facility 35 PA AVG 63 Rank #225 / 478	3.5 Facility 3.5 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #215 / 478	Non-Profit	63 Facility 63 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #204 / 356	1.00	71.6%	Studio / Suite	-
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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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Ecumenical Retirement Community in?

Ecumenical Retirement Community is in the Susquehanna neighborhood of Harrisburg.

Who is the owner of Ecumenical Retirement Community?

Ecumenical Retirement Community is legally operated by Ecumenical Communities Inc.

Is Ecumenical Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Ecumenical Retirement Community has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ecumenical Retirement Community?

According to PA state health department records, Ecumenical Retirement Community's license number is 353610.

When does Ecumenical Retirement Community's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Ecumenical Retirement Community's license expires on August 15, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ecumenical Retirement Community?

Ecumenical Retirement Community's occupancy is 72%.

Are pets allowed at Ecumenical Retirement Community?

Yes, Ecumenical Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

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