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Our Home of Hope
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Columbia, PA
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Our Home of Hope

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Columbia, PA
223-225 Cherry Street, Columbia, PA 17512 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Our Home of Hope

Providing rehabilitation and respite care, Our Home of Hope is a 30-bed personal care home in Columbia, Pennsylvania, with a current occupancy rate of 87%. This smaller residential community is also located in a highly walkable neighborhood where most daily errands can be completed on foot.

24-hour staffing is provided for personal care and activities of daily living, while respite care is available for families seeking short-term stays. Rehabilitation services are also available to support recovery following illness or injury. Moreover, housekeeping and personal care assistance are provided to support residents’ daily living.

Home-cooked meals are served three times daily, along with an evening snack. Activities are scheduled throughout the week and posted in a central location, including game nights, crafts, and holiday celebrations, which aim to encourage mental, physical, and social engagement.

State inspections have identified recurring concerns related to medication administration, fire safety procedures, staff training, and food handling practices. However, corrective action plans were implemented to address these findings. No fines or enforcement actions have also been issued.

Facility Direct Line (717) 684-7060
Facility Direct Line (717) 684-7060 ohohexecdir@gmail.com
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #537 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 537th 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.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 77 / 100 Rank #95 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #79 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th 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.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
26 / 30
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceJune 13, 2025
ExpirationJune 13, 2026 Expired
CountyLancaster
License LevelFULL
License Number333220

Ownership & Operating Entity

Our Home of Hope is legally operated by Our Home Of Hope Inc.

Owner NameOur Home Of Hope Inc
Profit StatusNonprofit

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesEmergency evacuation procedures, ambulatory requirement.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyResidents are free to come and go but must sign out.
Admission CriteriaMust have a physical form completed stating they meet the standard of care for a Personal Care Home.
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Personal Care
Activitiesgame nights, crafts, holiday parties
Specific ProgramsPlanned Activities for the mind, body and soul
Volunteer Program

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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 57 citations 2 complaints 7 inspections 1 waiver
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 below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #274 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 274th 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: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info 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.
    1
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 11% higher than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (42% above)
• Inspection citation rate (18% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per year (10% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection June 16, 2025 Renewal

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. 5763 This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (57 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 10% better Rank #313 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 313th 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. 11.412.6 This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 10% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 8.15.7 This facility has 42% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 42% worse Rank #405 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 405th 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. 711 This facility has had 36% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (7 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 36% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 68 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 86%73% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (86% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 13% worse Rank #417 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 417th 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 #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th 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 June 16, 2025 renewal inspection found 12 deficiencies including privacy violations and food safety issues, with plans of correction accepted and implementation verified by August 14, 2025.
  • The June 12, 2024 renewal inspection identified 16 deficiencies including staff abuse, bedbug infestation, medication errors, and incomplete fire drill documentation.
  • The April 24, 2025 complaint investigation found one food safety violation that was corrected immediately with staff re-education and monitoring plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Our Home of Hope

Is Our Home of Hope in a walkable area?

Our Home of Hope has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Our Home of Hope?

According to PA state health department records, Our Home of Hope's license number is 333220.

When does Our Home of Hope's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Our Home of Hope's license expires on June 13, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Our Home of Hope?

Our Home of Hope's occupancy is 87%.

Does Our Home of Hope operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Our Home of Hope is registered as a non-profit in PA.

How many beds does Our Home of Hope have?

Our Home of Hope has 30 beds.

Has Our Home of Hope had any recent citations?

Our Home of Hope has had 57 recently reported citations.

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