Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%The Birches at Harleysville
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Harleysville, PA
The Birches at Harleysville
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Harleysville, PA
Situated on Main Street in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, The Birches at Harleysville is a nursing home that provides long-term nursing care and respite services. Rehabilitation support is also provided through on-site therapy programs, with staff available 24 hours a day. The community’s 85 beds are currently fully occupied.
With a relatively walkable neighborhood, residents of the community have limited access to walkable errands and services. This also indicates that transportation is beneficial for residents and visiting families. Meanwhile, on-site amenities include landscaped grounds, a secured patio with a walking path, and a garden area for outdoor enjoyment.
A variety of daily activities, including Coffee and Chat, Baking Buddies, and Coupon Clipping, are conducted to encourage engagement and social interaction. Gathering spaces also include an activity room and a sitting room alongside the main dining area. Furthermore, freshly prepared meals are served in an open dining room.
Recurring concerns related to documentation practices and medication management were identified through state inspections, while complaint investigations have cited issues involving the timeliness of incident reporting and medication handling procedures. Although corrective measures have been implemented, inspection records indicate ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent compliance.
Families interested in The Birches at Harleysville are advised to ask about medication oversight, incident reporting processes, and the methods used to ensure documentation remains accurate and complete.
85-bed community Rank #268 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 555 homes 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.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: 48 / 100 Rank #304 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 304th out of 668 homes 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.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Occupied beds
85 / 85
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes
103 beds
Caring super star award
Assisted living award
Best of senior living award
Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceMarch 27, 2026
ExpirationMarch 27, 2027
CountyMontgomery
License LevelFULL
License Number142660
The Birches at Harleysville is legally operated by Care Hsl Harleysville Opco LP.
Owner NameCare Hsl Harleysville Opco LP
Profit StatusFor-profit
Alzheimer's
34 units
Total beds
85 units
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
116
Total Daily Staff
87
Waking Staff
0
Resident Support Staff
74
Residents Served
7
Current Residents
34
Capacity
31
Residents Served
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
State-Of-The-Art Therapy Services
Delicious Meals
Beautifully Landscaped Grounds
Secured Patio With Walking Path
Garden Area
Dining Room
Activity Room
Sitting Room
ActivitiesCoffee and Chat, Baking Buddies, Coupon Clipping
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care, Therapy Services
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
78 citations
7 complaints
19 inspections
1 waiver
Inspection Score
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.
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.
15 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #391 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 391st out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania for Inspection Score. 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: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 15 points below 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-
1vs 0.9 avg↑ 11% 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
6 Worse
Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (24% above)
• Citations per year (24% above)
• Inspections with citations (88% above)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above)
• Total complaints (75% above)
• Complaints per year (75% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (28% below)
• Total citations (24% above)
• Citations per year (24% above)
• Inspections with citations (88% above)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above)
• Total complaints (75% above)
• Complaints per year (75% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (28% below)
Latest Inspection
July 29, 2025
Plan Of Correction
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 78 | 63 | This facility has 24% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (78 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 24% worse Rank #373 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 373rd 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. 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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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 15.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 24% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 24% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 4.1 | 5.7 | This facility has 28% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 28% better Rank #256 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 256th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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.
| 19 | 11 | This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (19 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 8 | This facility has 88% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 88% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 79% | 73% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (79% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 6% worse Rank #361 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 361st 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. 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 75% worse Rank #401 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 401st 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. 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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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 75% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on July 29, 2025, found one deficiency related to resident consent documentation in the secured dementia care unit, with the plan of correction fully implemented.
- The February 28, 2024 renewal inspection identified eight deficiencies including unsecured poisonous materials, expired medications, unlocked medication carts, and medication administration errors.
- Complaint investigations in 2024 revealed unsecured poisonous materials and unlabeled medications, but submitted plans of correction were accepted and fully implemented.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Birches at Harleysville
Who is the owner of The Birches at Harleysville?
The Birches at Harleysville is legally operated by Care Hsl Harleysville Opco LP.
Is The Birches at Harleysville in a walkable area?
The Birches at Harleysville has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Birches at Harleysville?
According to PA state health department records, The Birches at Harleysville's license number is 142660.
When does The Birches at Harleysville's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, The Birches at Harleysville's license expires on March 27, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at The Birches at Harleysville?
The Birches at Harleysville's occupancy is 100%.
Does The Birches at Harleysville operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Birches at Harleysville is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does The Birches at Harleysville have?
The Birches at Harleysville has 85 beds.
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