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Pennsylvania Place
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Ottumwa, IA
Aerial view of Pennsylvania Place's exterior and surrounding grounds Aerial view of the Pennsylvania Place facility exterior A cozy library area with comfortable seating and bookshelves Dining room set with tables and chairs for residents

Pennsylvania Place

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Ottumwa, IA
One Pennsylvania Place, Ottumwa, IA 52501 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Pennsylvania Place

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Pennsylvania Place offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Ottumwa, IA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they retain their own apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because Pennsylvania Place offers multiple care levels, it can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes Patio Homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and specialized Memory Support, and Pennsylvania Place has 102 beds.

A Walk Score of 77 / 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Transportation is available, giving residents an option for trips without arranging every ride themselves. Brenda Hostetler serves as administrator.

Facility Direct Line (641) 684-4000
Facility Direct Line (641) 684-4000
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 102 Rank #57 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #201 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
6 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #49 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #278 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
32.4% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
33 / 102

About this community

Awards

Best of Southern Iowa 2023 Award

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 18, 2019
ExpirationNovember 18, 2027
CountyWapello
License NumberS0421

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pennsylvania Place is administered by Brenda Hostetler.

Additional Services

1 service
Memory Support

Contact Information

Email bhostetler@pennplace.com
Fax6416844079

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (57% above)
• Violations per inspection (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (59% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 1127 This facility has 59% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 59% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 117 This facility has 57% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (11 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.21.76 This facility has 25% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.2 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 25% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (5 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Pennsylvania Place
AL
IL
MC
Ottumwa
102
Facility 102
IA AVG 71
Rank #57 / 334
No
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 46
Rank #49 / 424
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 18
Rank #201 / 258
32.4%
Facility 32.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #278 / 295
5
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 7
Rank #59 / 299
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
AL
MC
RC
Ottumwa
100
Facility 100
IA AVG 71
Rank #60 / 334
Yes
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 46
Rank #49 / 424
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 18
Rank #119 / 258
-9
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 7
Rank #285 / 299
The Kindred House
AL
ADC
Ottumwa (Ottumwa Industrial Park)
62
Facility 62
IA AVG 71
Rank #169 / 334
No
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 46
Rank #328 / 424
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 18
Rank #236 / 258
-1
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Pennsylvania Place is located in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Pennsylvania Place

Is Pennsylvania Place in a walkable area?

Pennsylvania Place 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 Pennsylvania Place?

According to IA state health department records, Pennsylvania Place's license number is S0421.

When does Pennsylvania Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Pennsylvania Place's license expires on November 18, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Pennsylvania Place?

Pennsylvania Place's occupancy is 32.4%.

How long has Pennsylvania Place been in business?

Pennsylvania Place has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Pennsylvania Place?

No, Pennsylvania Place has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Pennsylvania Place?

The team at Pennsylvania Place can be reached at bhostetler@pennplace.com.

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