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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.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Our Home of Hope is legally operated by Our Home Of Hope Inc.
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.
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.
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. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 57 | 63 | This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (57 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 10% better Rank #316 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 316th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 11.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 10% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 8.1 | 5.7 | 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 #408 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 408th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 11 | This facility has 36% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 36% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
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 #420 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 420th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #110 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 110th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to Our Home of Hope's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Our Home of Hope is located in COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Sunrise of Dresher |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Dresher | 105
Facility
105
PA AVG
94
Rank
#186 / 555 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
PA AVG
46
Rank
#342 / 668 | Hcri Sun III Tenant LP | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
83
Rank
#274 / 460 | 13 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#340 / 482 | 57
Facility
57
PA AVG
63
Rank
#316 / 482 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#277 / 482 | Profit | 96
Facility
96
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#113 / 361 | 1.57 |
62.9%
Facility
62.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#309 / 485 | A- |
| The Villa St. Elizabeth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Reading (Museum Road) | 92
Facility
92
PA AVG
94
Rank
#246 / 555 | No |
30
Facility
30
PA AVG
46
Rank
#468 / 668 | Evergreen Elder Care Inc | 83
Facility
83
PA AVG
83
Rank
#233 / 460 | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 60%
Facility
60%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#158 / 482 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#207 / 482 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#82 / 482 | Profit | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#244 / 361 | 1.00 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#365 / 485 | A+ |
| Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Assisted Living In Washington (South Strabane Township) | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
94
Rank
#289 / 555 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
PA AVG
46
Rank
#540 / 668 | Washington Ops LLC | 73
Facility
73
PA AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 460 | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#185 / 482 | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
63
Rank
#352 / 482 | 5.1
Facility
5.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#328 / 482 | Profit | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#178 / 361 | 1.27 |
59.3%
Facility
59.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#341 / 485 | A+ |
| Westlake Woods by New Perspective |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Erie (Stonegate) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#304 / 668 | Erie Ops LLC | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
83
Rank
#429 / 460 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 136
Facility
136
PA AVG
63
Rank
#432 / 482 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#449 / 482 | Profit | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#228 / 361 | 1.38 |
55.7%
Facility
55.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#379 / 485 | - |
| Our Home of Hope |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Columbia | 30
Facility
30
PA AVG
94
Rank
#537 / 555 | No |
77
Facility
77
PA AVG
46
Rank
#95 / 668 | Our Home Of Hope Inc | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
83
Rank
#274 / 460 | 7 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#110 / 482 | 85.7%
Facility
85.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#420 / 482 | 57
Facility
57
PA AVG
63
Rank
#316 / 482 | 8.1
Facility
8.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#408 / 482 | Non-Profit | - | - |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#68 / 485 | - |
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.
According to PA state health department records, Our Home of Hope's license number is 333220.
According to PA state health department records, Our Home of Hope's license expires on June 13, 2026.
Our Home of Hope's occupancy is 87%.
Our Home of Hope is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Our Home of Hope has 30 beds.
Our Home of Hope has had 57 recently reported deficiencies.
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