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The Villa St. Elizabeth
Located in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, The Villa St. Elizabeth offers a range of comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized memory care and personalized support such as diabetes care, medication management, and incontinence care. Catering to diverse needs, this community goes above and beyond to provide resident parking and a multitude of inviting common areas both indoors and outdoors. From a serene butterfly garden to a well-equipped theater room, game room, and ballroom, residents can indulge in a variety of engaging activities.
The home is characterized by its commitment to providing a holistic living experience. Residents benefit from thoughtful amenities such as a convenient on-site barbershop and enclosed courtyard designed specifically for those requiring memory care. Notably, the staff is fluent in Spanish, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for Spanish-speaking individuals. Housed within an elegant Victorian mansion, this community embraces a passion for nature, offering residents a truly scenic backdrop for their senior years. With a range of accommodation options, residents can choose the rooms that best align with their preferences and budget, making The Villa St. Elizabeth a remarkable choice for personalized and enriching senior living.
Community insights.
About this community
The Villa St. Elizabeth is legally operated by Evergreen Elder Care Inc.
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
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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
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.
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (58% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 32 | 63 | This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (32 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 49% better Rank #197 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 197th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.1 | 5.05 | This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.1 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 58% better Rank #76 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 76th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 15 | 11 | This facility has had 36% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (15 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 36% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 60% | 67% | This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (60% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 7% better Rank #149 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 149th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #344 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 344th 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Villa St. Elizabeth
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Reading's city center to The Villa St. Elizabeth's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| The Villa St. Elizabeth | AL | Reading | 92
Facility
92
PA AVG
94
Rank
#245 / 552 | No |
30
Facility
30
PA AVG
47
Rank
#467 / 657 | Evergreen Elder Care Inc | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#344 / 478 | 60%
Facility
60%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#149 / 478 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#197 / 478 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#76 / 478 | For-Profit | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#242 / 357 | 1.00 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#372 / 494 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| The Heritage of Green Hills Care Center | AL HOS IL MC NH PC RC | Reading | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#250 / 552 | No |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#18 / 657 | Heritage Campus Green Hills Opco LLC | 12 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#298 / 478 | 58%
Facility
58%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#141 / 478 | 36
Facility
36
PA AVG
63
Rank
#219 / 478 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#167 / 478 | Non-Profit | 111
Facility
111
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#69 / 357 | 1.59 |
77.8%
Facility
77.8%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#180 / 494 | - | - |
| The Manor at Market Square | AL IL MC | Reading | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#292 / 552 | No |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#18 / 657 | Three Reading, LP | 14 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 64%
Facility
64%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#197 / 478 | 38
Facility
38
PA AVG
63
Rank
#226 / 478 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#147 / 478 | For-Profit | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#89 / 357 | 1.43 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#52 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Country Meadows Retirement Communities | AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Wyomissing | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#292 / 552 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
47
Rank
#456 / 657 | Country Meadows Of Wyomissing LLC | 7 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 478 | 43%
Facility
43%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#42 / 478 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#49 / 478 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#45 / 478 | For-Profit | 37
Facility
37
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#295 / 357 | 1.00 |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#444 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Morris-Pace Personal Care Home | AL RESC | West Reading | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
94
Rank
#393 / 552 | No |
92
Facility
92
PA AVG
47
Rank
#27 / 657 | Morris-Pace Assisted Living Inc | 20 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#184 / 478 | 45%
Facility
45%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#60 / 478 | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
63
Rank
#275 / 478 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#108 / 478 | For-Profit | 57
Facility
57
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#231 / 357 | 1.00 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#61 / 494 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania
The Villa St. Elizabeth is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Villa St. Elizabeth
Who is the owner of The Villa St. Elizabeth?
The Villa St. Elizabeth is legally operated by Evergreen Elder Care Inc.
Is The Villa St. Elizabeth in a walkable area?
The Villa St. Elizabeth has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Villa St. Elizabeth?
According to PA state health department records, The Villa St. Elizabeth's license number is 205760.
When does The Villa St. Elizabeth's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, The Villa St. Elizabeth's license expires on November 18, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at The Villa St. Elizabeth?
The Villa St. Elizabeth's occupancy is 58%.
How long has The Villa St. Elizabeth been in business?
The Villa St. Elizabeth has been operating for approximately 36 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Villa St. Elizabeth?
No, The Villa St. Elizabeth has a no-pet policy.
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