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Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Northampton, PA
A gazebo surrounded by vibrant gardens Outdoor view featuring fountains and facility buildings

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Northampton, PA
602 East 21St Street, Northampton, PA 18067 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

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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.

Facility Direct Line (610) 262-4300
Facility Direct Line (610) 262-4300
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Bed community size
124-bed community Rank #112 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #652 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
55%
Rank #404 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 404th out of 518 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 518. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
68 / 124
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceSeptember 29, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 29, 2026
CountyNorthampton
License LevelFULL
License Number201360

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

State Inspection Report (PA)

August 12, 2025
83 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #142 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 142nd out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
62 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
68 Residents Served
4 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Mobility Need 15 (22%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

One Or Two Bedroom Suites
Full Senior-Friendly Baths
Private Dining Room For Special Occasions
Healthy Dining
Individually Controlled Heating & Air Conditioning
Guest House For Out Of Town Visitors
Gazebo
Patios
And Courtyards
Movie Theater
In-House Physical Therapy
Physician Services
Personal Care
Personalized Healthcare Management
Community Outings Transportation
Life Enriching
Healthy Living Programs
Specific ProgramsVeterans

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,295 per month

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 18 citations 1 complaint 6 inspections 2 waivers
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info 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 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.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 7 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (71% below)
• Citations per year (71% below)
• Citations per inspection (47% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Latest Inspection June 8, 2026

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

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
Total citations Info 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. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 year Info 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
Citations per inspection Info 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 #175 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 175th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 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 Info 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 Info 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. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Info 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 Info 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. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Info 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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The June 8, 2026 license renewal was issued without an onsite inspection or deficiencies noted at that time.
  • The August 12, 2025 renewal inspection found five deficiencies including medication documentation errors, unsecured poisonous materials, and fire hazards from lint accumulation.
  • An April 1, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated staff theft from a resident, resulting in employee termination and security improvements.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek

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%.

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.

How many beds does Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek have?

Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has 124 beds.

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