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Graceful Care Living South
Graceful Care Living South offers assisted living and residential care in Elizabeth, PA, with help for daily living activities and direct care available around the clock. It may suit someone who needs ongoing support with everyday routines.
The community has 91 beds. Single bed rooms with a roommate range from $2,599 to $3,499, while single bed private rooms range from $3,299 to $4,999, giving families room options to compare based on privacy and cost. Meals are tailored to dietary needs and preferences, and medication management helps residents who need support with their medication routines. Social activities create opportunities for interaction, while a Walk Score of 58 means some errands can be handled on foot, which may let a resident who no longer drives manage certain nearby outings independently.
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About this community
Graceful Care Living South is legally operated by Graceful Care Living South, 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
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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.
• Citations per inspection (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (49% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 19 | 63 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 70% better Rank #102 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 102nd 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
| 6.3 | 5.05 | This facility has 25% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.3 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 25% worse Rank #370 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 370th 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
| 3 | 11 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (3 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% 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
| 100% | 67% | This facility has 33 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (100% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 33% worse Rank #454 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 454th 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
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #183 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 183rd 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
| 0.5 | 2 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.5 vs. PA avg 2).↓ 75% better |
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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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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150
PA AVG
93
Rank
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7
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7
PA AVG
47
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1
PA AVG
4
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#107 / 477 | 38%
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38%
PA AVG
67.4%
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18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#92 / 477 | 2.3
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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%
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44.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#426 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Paramount Senior Living at South Hills | AL HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Pittsburgh | 127
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127
PA AVG
93
Rank
#90 / 522 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
47
Rank
#211 / 626 | Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 45%
Facility
45%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#60 / 477 | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
63
Rank
#88 / 477 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#38 / 477 | For-Profit | 160
Facility
160
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#11 / 356 | 1.68 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#229 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Graceful Care Living South | AL RESC | Elizabeth | 91
Facility
91
PA AVG
93
Rank
#229 / 522 | No |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
47
Rank
#211 / 626 | Graceful Care Living South, LLC | 3 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#183 / 477 | 100%
Facility
100%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#454 / 477 | 19
Facility
19
PA AVG
63
Rank
#102 / 477 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#370 / 477 | For-Profit | 13
Facility
13
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#352 / 356 | 1.18 | - | - | - |
| The Manor at Market Square | AL IL MC | Reading | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
93
Rank
#270 / 522 | No |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#17 / 626 | Three Reading, LP | 14 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 64%
Facility
64%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#197 / 477 | 38
Facility
38
PA AVG
63
Rank
#226 / 477 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#147 / 477 | For-Profit | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#89 / 356 | 1.43 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
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| 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 Graceful Care Living South
Is Graceful Care Living South in a walkable area?
Graceful Care Living South has a walk score of 58. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Graceful Care Living South?
According to PA state health department records, Graceful Care Living South's license number is 456280.
Are pets allowed at Graceful Care Living South?
No, Graceful Care Living South has a no-pet policy.
Does Graceful Care Living South operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Graceful Care Living South is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Graceful Care Living South have?
Graceful Care Living South has 91 beds.
How much does Graceful Care Living South cost per month?
Pricing at Graceful Care Living South starts at $2,599 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Has Graceful Care Living South had any citations?
Graceful Care Living South has had 19 reported citations according to records from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).
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