Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community is a senior living community in the Butler Valley area of northeastern Pennsylvania that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care for older adults. Operated by Lakewood Senior Living-Drums LLC, it has 164 beds, including 60 within the dedicated Evergreen memory care neighborhood for individuals living with dementia.
Older adults receive assistance with personal care, medication management, and regular clinical services, including weekly physician visits, bimonthly podiatry appointments, and on-site physical and occupational therapy. Diagnostic testing such as EKGs, X-rays, and laboratory services is available on-site, while licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and 24-hour staff also support hospice care, veterans programs, and short-term rehabilitation.
Residents are served three balanced meals daily with an evening snack and have access to a beauty and barber shop, fitness and strength-training areas, resident council, complimentary transportation to medical appointments, and free parking. The single-level community has no steps, offers furnished or unfurnished rooms, and includes spacious lounges, courtyards, and most utilities except telephone service. There is no entrance fee, and the surrounding area has a Walk Score of 8, making a car the primary mode of transportation for most trips.
Community insights.
About this community
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community is legally operated by Lakewood Senior Living-Drums 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
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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.
• Total citations (48% above)
• Citations per inspection (9% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (21% below)
• Total complaints (25% below)
• Complaints per year (25% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 93 | 63 | This facility has 48% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (93 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 48% worse Rank #396 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 396th 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
| 5.5 | 5.05 | This facility has 9% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.5 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 9% worse Rank #341 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st 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
| 17 | 11 | This facility has had 55% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (17 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 55% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 53% | 67% | This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (53% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 14% better Rank #104 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 104th 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
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #241 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 241st 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
| 0.6 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 25% better |
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0.9 miles from city center
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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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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| Country Meadows Retirement Community | AL CCRC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Hershey | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
93
Rank
#19 / 522 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
PA AVG
47
Rank
#277 / 626 | Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates | 5 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#183 / 477 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#357 / 477 | 13
Facility
13
PA AVG
63
Rank
#67 / 477 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#133 / 477 | For-Profit | 183
Facility
183
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#3 / 356 | 1.34 |
66.8%
Facility
66.8%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#263 / 464 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Providence Place Senior Living of Chambersburg | AL IL MC | Chambersburg | 187
Facility
187
PA AVG
93
Rank
#22 / 522 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
PA AVG
47
Rank
#456 / 626 | Providence Place Of Chambersburg Associates | 5 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 40%
Facility
40%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#31 / 477 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
63
Rank
#32 / 477 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#45 / 477 | For-Profit | 164
Facility
164
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#9 / 356 | 1.52 |
57.8%
Facility
57.8%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#341 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Fritzingertown Senior Living Community | AL IL MC RC | Drums | 164
Facility
164
PA AVG
93
Rank
#36 / 522 | No |
8
Facility
8
PA AVG
47
Rank
#580 / 626 | Lakewood Senior Living-Drums LLC | 17 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#241 / 477 | 53%
Facility
53%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#104 / 477 | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
63
Rank
#396 / 477 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#341 / 477 | For-Profit | - | - |
53.7%
Facility
53.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#371 / 464 | - | - |
| Brookdale Latrobe | AL MC RESC | Latrobe (Unity Township) | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
93
Rank
#46 / 522 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#591 / 626 | Emeritus Corporation | 8 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 38%
Facility
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+ |
| 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+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fritzingertown Senior Living Community
Who is the owner of Fritzingertown Senior Living Community?
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community is legally operated by Lakewood Senior Living-Drums LLC.
Is Fritzingertown Senior Living Community in a walkable area?
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Fritzingertown Senior Living Community?
According to PA state health department records, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community's license number is 201660.
When does Fritzingertown Senior Living Community's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community's license expires on December 18, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community?
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community's occupancy is 53.7%.
Are pets allowed at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community?
No, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community has a no-pet policy.
Does Fritzingertown Senior Living Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Fritzingertown Senior Living Community is registered as a for-profit in PA.
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