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With a 124-bed capacity, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is a nursing home in Northampton, Pennsylvania, that offers rehabilitation, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community operates at 55% occupancy and has availability for new residents. Its location on East 21st Street is also car-dependent, indicating that most services and activities require transportation.
Skilled nursing care is provided along with rehabilitation and respite services. On-site physician support and in-house physical therapy are also available to help residents receive coordinated care. The community also highlights its dining services, serving chef-prepared meals. Moreover, personalized healthcare management, wellness initiatives, and enrichment programs are provided to support residents’ quality of life.
Private and two-bedroom suites are equipped with accessible full bathrooms, and individual climate controls are offered, along with a variety of communal spaces. These include a movie theater, outdoor patios and courtyards, and a gazebo for relaxation and socialization. A guest house is also provided for visiting family members, while transportation is provided for community outings. A private dining room also provides space for family gatherings and special occasions.
Following a mission-driven approach to care, the community emphasizes veteran services. Moreover, state inspections identified areas requiring attention, including medication management, documentation practices, and security procedures. Corrective action plans have also been implemented to address these concerns, and security measures have been strengthened in response to substantiated findings.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is legally operated by Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Llc.
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.
6 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #152 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 152nd 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: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above 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.
| 18 | 63 | This facility has 71% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 71% better Rank #100 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 100th 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.
| 3.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 71% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 71% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3 | 5.7 | This facility has 47% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 47% better Rank #177 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 177th 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.
| 6 | 11 | This facility has 45% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 45% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 67% | 73% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (67% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 6% better Rank #223 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 223rd 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.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #186 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th 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.
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
11.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Northampton's city center to Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is located in NORTHAMPTON, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek |
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.
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. | Northampton | 124
Facility
124
PA AVG
94
Rank
#112 / 555 | No |
3
Facility
3
PA AVG
46
Rank
#652 / 668 | Sacred Heart Assisted Living, LLC | 89
Facility
89
PA AVG
83
Rank
#152 / 460 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#223 / 482 | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#100 / 482 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#177 / 482 | Profit | 83
Facility
83
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#143 / 361 | 1.22 |
54.8%
Facility
54.8%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#381 / 485 | - |
| 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 | - |
The legal owner and operator of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Llc.
Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's license number is 201360.
According to PA state health department records, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's license expires on September 29, 2026.
Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's occupancy is 55%.
Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has 124 beds.
Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has had 18 recently reported deficiencies.
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