Golden Heights Personal Care Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Irwin, PA

Golden Heights Personal Care Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Irwin, PA

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
75-bed community Rank #323 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #158 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #215 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 518 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 518. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
56 / 75
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceMarch 1, 2026
ExpirationMarch 1, 2027
CountyWestmoreland
License LevelFULL
License Number450300
CertificationsNurses’ Aides, Certified Medication Passers

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Heights Personal Care Home is legally operated by Golden Heights Opco LLC.

Owner NameGolden Heights Opco LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call system monitored constantly.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

May 20, 2025
84 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #135 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 135th out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 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.
63 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
56 Residents Served
0 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 56 (100%)
Mobility Need 28 (50%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Service
Meals And Snacks
Emergency Call System
Daily Linen Service And Housekeeping
ActivitiesWeekly activities include bingo, crafts, morning exercise classes, and memory games
Specific ProgramsPersonal hygiene assistance, daily social and recreational activities, assistance with prescribed medications, use of washer and dryer for personal laundry, transportation, personal home care, beauty salon and barbershop services
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 33 citations 2 complaints 11 inspections 24 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #206 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 206th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 7 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania 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)
Latest Inspection May 20, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3363 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.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 6.612.6 This facility has 48% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 48% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 35.7 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1111 This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 78 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 24 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.40.8 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 Info 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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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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