The Hearth at Drexel

Overview of The Hearth at Drexel

Live the retirement of your dreams with The Hearth at Drexel, a blissful retreat in Bala Cynwyd, PA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment to optimize residents’ comfort and familiarity. Secured and specialized memory care units are also available for those with cognitive conditions. A responsible and well-trained team helps with residents’ needs 24/, providing exceptional and personalized care.

There’s no need to worry about recreation and wellness, with the community’s thoughtfully curated calendar of activities and naturally lit communal spaces. Here, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its well-maintained landscapes and beautiful gardens, residents enjoy the utmost care they deserve.

Facility Direct Line (610) 771-1200

85-bed community

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

Walk Score: 58 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

87%

Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

74 / 85

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living - Special Care

IssuanceJune 18, 2026

ExpirationJune 18, 2027

CountyMontgomery

License LevelFULL

License Number140620

The Hearth at Drexel is legally operated by Mary J Drexel Home.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Alzheimer's

20 units

Total beds

85 units

115 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

86 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

74 Residents Served

2 Current Residents

20 Capacity

19 Residents Served

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 81 citations 4 complaints 14 inspections 4 waivers

Inspection Score

11 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

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

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.	81	63	This facility has 29% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (81 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 29% worse Rank #381 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 381st 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.	5.8	5.7	This facility has 2% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 2% worse Rank #360 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 360th 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.	14	11	This facility has had 27% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (14 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 27% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	10	8	This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 25% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	71%	73%	This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (71% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 2% better Rank #286 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th 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.	4	4	This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #297 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 297th 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.	0.8	0.8	This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (0.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).— At avg

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Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

0.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bala Cynwyd's city center to The Hearth at Drexel's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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What neighborhood is The Hearth at Drexel in?

The Hearth at Drexel is in the Belmont Avenue neighborhood of Bala Cynwyd.

Who is the owner of The Hearth at Drexel?

The Hearth at Drexel is legally operated by Mary J Drexel Home.

Is The Hearth at Drexel in a walkable area?

The Hearth at Drexel has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Hearth at Drexel?

According to PA state health department records, The Hearth at Drexel's license number is 140620.

When does The Hearth at Drexel's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Hearth at Drexel's license expires on June 18, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Hearth at Drexel?

The Hearth at Drexel's occupancy is 87%.

Are pets allowed at The Hearth at Drexel?

Yes, The Hearth at Drexel allows residents to bring their pets.

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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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