Golden Heights Personal Care Home
Golden Heights Personal Care Home is a newly opened nursing home in Irwin, Pennsylvania, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. 24-hour coverage is provided by a care team with 84 members, including 63 working waking shifts. Additionally, errands are available within walking distance, as it is located in a moderately walkable setting on Route 130.
Focusing on maintaining residents’ dignity, the community provides personalized support, including assistance with personal hygiene, medication management, and daily living activities. Transportation is also provided for appointments and outings, while on-site salon and barbershop services are available on-site. Personal laundry is also provided, along with a professional food service team that prepares nutritious meals served in the dining room, with snacks offered throughout the day.
A structured schedule of activities is conducted, including bingo, crafts, morning exercise sessions, and memory-focused games designed to encourage social interaction and cognitive engagement. Additionally, emergency call systems, daily linen changes, and housekeeping support are provided.
With 56 older adults currently in residence, the community operates at 75% occupancy and suggests that beds are available. For its early operational phase, state inspections have identified concerns related to resident care practices, staff conduct, and medication security. Corrective measures, including staff training and personnel adjustments, were implemented, and following inspections reflected improvement, with the most recent review reporting no deficiencies.
About this community
Occupancy
Golden Heights Personal Care Home is legally operated by Golden Heights Opco 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-
24vs 0.9 avg↑ 2567% higher 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• Total citations (48% below)
• Citations per year (48% below)
• Citations per inspection (47% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (12% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 33 | 63 | This facility has 48% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (33 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 48% better Rank #209 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 209th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
| 6.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 48% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 48% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 3 | 5.7 | This facility has 47% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 47% better Rank #175 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 175th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
| 11 | 11 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 8 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 64% | 73% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (64% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 9% better Rank #205 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 205th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #242 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
| 0.4 | 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.
- The May 20, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies or citations, confirming no substantiated issues at that time.
- The September 6, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated abuse and neglect, including a staff-caused skin tear and physical striking of residents, plus deficiencies in support plans and catheter care.
- The November 12, 2024 monitoring visit found one medication security deficiency with a partially used tube unsecured on a resident’s nightstand, but the plan of correction was fully implemented.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Golden Heights Personal Care Home | AL RESC | Irwin | 75 | No | - | 67 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Heights Personal Care Home
Who is the owner of Golden Heights Personal Care Home?
Golden Heights Personal Care Home is legally operated by Golden Heights Opco LLC.
Is Golden Heights Personal Care Home in a walkable area?
Golden Heights Personal Care Home has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Golden Heights Personal Care Home?
According to PA state health department records, Golden Heights Personal Care Home's license number is 450300.
When does Golden Heights Personal Care Home's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Golden Heights Personal Care Home's license expires on March 1, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Golden Heights Personal Care Home?
Golden Heights Personal Care Home's occupancy is 75%.
Does Golden Heights Personal Care Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Golden Heights Personal Care Home is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Golden Heights Personal Care Home have?
Golden Heights Personal Care Home has 75 beds.
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