Smith’s Personal Care Home
Smith’s Personal Care Home is a 34-bed nursing home in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, that provides skilled nursing. Focusing on personalized support and companionship, supported by 24-hour staffing with a physician on-site, the community assists older adults who require nursing support and personal care in a small, intimate environment.
With balanced nutrition in mind, the community prepares home-cooked meals. Bingo, karaoke, and other regularly scheduled events are also part of the recreational programming that encourages social interaction and engagement among older adults.
The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 42, making it relatively walkable, but transportation is still required for most errands and appointments. Additionally, transportation services are available to help with medical appointments and community outings.
Interested families are also encouraged to conduct an in-person visit to learn more about Smith’s Personal Care Home’s care approach, activity offerings, and transportation services.
About this community
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 score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Pennsylvania assisted living residences: B 83/100
Waivers
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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.
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Citations
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0 | 63 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. |
Inspections
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0 | 11 | This facility has had 100% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (0 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
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0 | 8 | This facility has 100% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 100% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. |
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith’s Personal Care Home
Who is the owner of Smith’s Personal Care Home?
Smith’s Personal Care Home is legally operated by Dolores L Smith Sharer.
Is Smith’s Personal Care Home in a walkable area?
Smith’s Personal Care Home has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Smith’s Personal Care Home?
According to PA state health department records, Smith’s Personal Care Home's license number is 238782.
When does Smith’s Personal Care Home's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Smith’s Personal Care Home's license expires on November 12, 2025.
Does Smith’s Personal Care Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Smith’s Personal Care Home is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Smith’s Personal Care Home have?
Smith’s Personal Care Home has 34 beds.
Has Smith’s Personal Care Home had any recent citations?
Smith’s Personal Care Home has no recently reported citations.
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