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The 501
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Ambler, PA
Exterior view of a modern assisted living facility at dusk Couple enjoying a stroll outside the building Bright interior common area with seating and decor Elegant interior lounge area with modern seating Interior view of a cozy library with seating Bright and spacious lobby with modern decor and seating Bright interior of a modern common area with seating Brightly decorated resident room with modern furnishings Well-equipped gym area with exercise machines Residents engaging in an exercise activity in a gym Couple walking with a dog outside a facility

The 501

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Ambler, PA
501 Mattison Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The 501

An upscale rental community in Amber, The 501 promotes independence in a centered assisted nursing. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care– its nursing home is most ideal to families who still want to be a few minutes away from their loved one. Its location is situated next to the Lindenwold Castle making the location a desired destination to visit. The upscale apartment is bagged as a luxury community because everything you need, The 501 has everything you require of. 

As a luxurious senior living community, its apartment features are well-thought of: from the floor plans to the finishing details, the residential apartments are kept well-maintained to make seniors feel comfortable. Aside from its maintenance and housekeeping, its services that promote residents to stay active and move around allow for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The luxury apartment also houses a pool, movie room, and an art studio just to name a few. 

Facility Direct Line (215) 461-4880
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
92
Bed community size
118-bed community Rank #144 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 552 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #405 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 405th out of 657 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #179 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 494 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 494. 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.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
92 / 118
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living - Special Care
IssuanceOctober 13, 2025
ExpirationOctober 13, 2026
CountyMontgomery
License LevelFULL
License Number149260

Ownership & Operating Entity

The 501 is legally operated by Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
42 units
Total beds
118 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

May 12, 2025
129 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #37 / 357 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 37th out of 357 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 357 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.
97 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
92 Residents Served
4 Hospice Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

3rd Floor
42 Capacity
29 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 91 (99%)
Mobility Need 37 (40%)
Mental Illness 2 (2%)
Intellectual Disability 1 (1%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

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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.

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.
    4
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 344% higher than PA avg

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (7% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (57% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% 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. 2763 This facility has 57% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (27 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 57% better Rank #164 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 164th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 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. 5.45.05 This facility has 7% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.4 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 7% worse Rank #333 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 333rd out of 478 homes we track 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. 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. 511 This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (5 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 48 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. 80%67% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (80% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 13% worse Rank #358 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 358th out of 478 homes we track 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. 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. 24 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 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 2022. 0.51 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.5 vs. PA avg 1).↓ 50% better
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 582 - 1180 / 1232 - 1348 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 bed / 2 bed

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Building Type: Apartment

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ambler's city center to The 501's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.09 miles to nearest hospital (Chestnut Hill Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Philadelphia

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
Atria Center City
AL
IL
MC
Philadelphia (Center City)
165
Facility 165
PA AVG 94
Rank #39 / 552
Yes
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 47
Rank #4 / 657
Wg Center City Sh LLC21
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #449 / 478
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #273 / 478
139
Facility 139
PA AVG 63
Rank #430 / 478
6.6
Facility 6.6
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #383 / 478
For-Profit
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #6 / 357
1.35
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #285 / 494
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
AL
IL
MC
Glen Riddle
153
Facility 153
PA AVG 94
Rank #47 / 552
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 47
Rank #602 / 657
Mg Media Subtenant LLC11
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
73%
Facility 73%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #292 / 478
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 63
Rank #340 / 478
5.7
Facility 5.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #354 / 478
For-Profit
116
Facility 116
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #53 / 357
1.35
56.2%
Facility 56.2%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #383 / 494
Suite-
The 501
AL
IL
MC
Ambler (Willowmere)
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 552
Yes
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 47
Rank #405 / 657
Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #358 / 478
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 478
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #333 / 478
For-Profit
129
Facility 129
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #37 / 357
1.40
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #179 / 494
1 bed / 2 bed-
Sunrise of Haverford
AL
HOS
MC
Haverford
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 94
Rank #230 / 552
Yes
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 47
Rank #67 / 657
Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC13
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #430 / 478
62%
Facility 62%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #176 / 478
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 63
Rank #328 / 478
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #289 / 478
For-Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #135 / 357
1.75
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #427 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brightview Devon
AL
IL
MC
Wayne
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #239 / 552
Yes
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 47
Rank #117 / 657
Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
77%
Facility 77%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #331 / 478
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 63
Rank #358 / 478
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #341 / 478
For-Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #27 / 357
1.88
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #226 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

The 501 is located in Ambler, Pennsylvania.
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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The 501

What neighborhood is The 501 in?

The 501 is in the Willowmere neighborhood of Ambler.

Who is the owner of The 501?

The 501 is legally operated by Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC.

Is The 501 in a walkable area?

The 501 has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The 501?

According to PA state health department records, The 501's license number is 149260.

When does The 501's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The 501's license expires on October 13, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The 501?

The 501's occupancy is 78%.

Are pets allowed at The 501?

Yes, The 501 allows residents to bring their pets.

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