Polk Personal Care Center
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Millersburg, PA

Polk Personal Care Center

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Millersburg, PA

Overview of Polk Personal Care Center

Polk Personal Care Center provides assisted living and independent living in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 85 beds, with efficiency, one bedroom, and two bedroom units. A two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Religious services are available. Rehabilitation services support residents working toward mobility or daily function goals. The center is operated by Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation. With a Walk Score of 48, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 85 Rank #245 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 522 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #286 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 286th out of 626 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.
48 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #379 / 464Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th out of 464 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 464. 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 Pennsylvania 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.
52.9% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 68.8%
Occupied beds
45 / 85

About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceMarch 26, 2026
ExpirationMarch 26, 2027
CountyDauphin
License LevelFULL
License Number306870

Ownership & Operating Entity

Polk Personal Care Center is legally operated by Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation.

Owner NameCharles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation
Profit StatusNonprofit

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSecure environment, ambulatory requirement.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

State Inspection Report (PA)

September 18, 2025
51 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #248 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 248th out of 356 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 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.
38 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
43 Residents Served
1 Hospice Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 43 (100%)
Mobility Need 8 (19%)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaIndividuals 55 years old or older, couples with one 55+, handicapped individuals of legal adult age.
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Religious Services

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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.

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.

Overall vs. PA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (12% above)
5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (87% below)
• Citations per inspection (60% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)

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. 863 This facility has 87% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 87% better Rank #32 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 32nd 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.05.05 This facility has 60% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 60% better Rank #68 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 411 This facility has had 64% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 64% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 38 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 75%67% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 8% worse Rank #304 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 304th 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 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. 04 This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 00.8 This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 100% 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Country Meadows Retirement Community
AL
CCRC(
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Hershey
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 93
Rank #17 / 205
Yes
49
Facility 49
PA AVG 47
Rank #113 / 215
Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #183 / 477
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #357 / 477
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 63
Rank #67 / 477
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #133 / 477
For-Profit
183
Facility 183
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #3 / 356
1.34
66.8%
Facility 66.8%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #120 / 188
Studio / Alcove / 1 BedA+
Providence Place Senior Living of Chambersburg
AL
IL
MC
Chambersburg
187
Facility 187
PA AVG 93
Rank #22 / 522
Yes
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 47
Rank #456 / 626
Providence Place Of Chambersburg Associates5
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 477
40%
Facility 40%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #31 / 477
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 63
Rank #32 / 477
1.6
Facility 1.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #45 / 477
For-Profit
164
Facility 164
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #9 / 356
1.52
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #341 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Garden Spot Village
AL
ADC
CCRC(
IL
MC
NH
SNF
New Holland
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 93
Rank #76 / 205
No
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 47
Rank #149 / 215
Garden Spot Village4
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #107 / 477
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #69 / 477
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 63
Rank #19 / 477
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #38 / 477
Non-Profit
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #220 / 356
1.00
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #147 / 188
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / Cottage-
Polk Personal Care Center
AL
IL
Millersburg
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 93
Rank #245 / 522
No
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 47
Rank #286 / 626
Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation4
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
75%
Facility 75%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #304 / 477
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 63
Rank #32 / 477
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #68 / 477
Non-Profit
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #248 / 356
1.19
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #379 / 464
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Trillium Place
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lancaster
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 93
Rank #108 / 205
No
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 47
Rank #103 / 215
The Mennonite Home6
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
33%
Facility 33%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #19 / 477
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 63
Rank #63 / 477
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #68 / 477
Non-Profit
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #129 / 356
1.32
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #85 / 188
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Frequently Asked Questions about Polk Personal Care Center

Who is the owner of Polk Personal Care Center?

Polk Personal Care Center is legally operated by Charles P & Margaret E Polk Foundation.

Is Polk Personal Care Center in a walkable area?

Polk Personal Care Center has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Polk Personal Care Center?

According to PA state health department records, Polk Personal Care Center's license number is 306870.

When does Polk Personal Care Center's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Polk Personal Care Center's license expires on March 26, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Polk Personal Care Center?

Polk Personal Care Center's occupancy is 52.9%.

Are pets allowed at Polk Personal Care Center?

No, Polk Personal Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Polk Personal Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Polk Personal Care Center is registered as a non-profit in PA.

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