Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek in Northampton, PA

Overview of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

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.

Facility Direct Line (610) 262-4300

124-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

55%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

68 / 124

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceSeptember 29, 2025

ExpirationSeptember 29, 2026

CountyNorthampton

License LevelFULL

License Number201360

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is legally operated by Sacred Heart Assisted Living, LLC.

Owner NameSacred Heart Assisted Living, LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

83 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

62 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

68 Residents Served

4 Current Residents

Pets not allowed

Dining

Gazebo

Patio

Courtyard

Movie Theater

Transportation

One Or Two Bedroom Suites

Full Senior-Friendly Baths

Individually Controlled Heating & Air Conditioning

Guest House For Out Of Town Visitors

Healthy Living Programs

Starting Price$2,295 per month

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 18 citations 1 complaint 6 inspections 2 waivers

Inspection Score

6 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers 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.
2
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 122% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard 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

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 100th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection Average citations per inspection.	3.0	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 #175 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 175th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	6	11	This facility has had 45% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (6 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 45% fewer
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
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 #222 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 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

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Who is the owner of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek?

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is legally operated by Sacred Heart Assisted Living, LLC.

Is Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek?

According to PA state health department records, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's license number is 201360.

When does Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's license expires on September 29, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek?

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek's occupancy is 55%.

Are pets allowed at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek?

No, Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has a no-pet policy.

Does Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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Inspection History

Waivers 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.

Inspection Scorecard 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 Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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