The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective in Duncansville, PA

Q: Is The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective in a walkable area?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

According to PA state health department records, The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's license number is 338350.

Q: When does The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's license expires on October 31, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's occupancy is 74%.

Q: How long has The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective been in business?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Q: Are pets allowed at The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

Yes, The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective allows residents to bring their pets.

Overview of The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective

Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Duncansville, PA, The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective is an enticing senior living community providing assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and cozy accommodations depending on their preferences. Having a trained and dedicated team, the community submits to the kind of service that supports whole-person well-being at every care level.

Devoted to providing exceptional and compassionate care, this community offers above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can avail of housekeeping and laundry services, and services from on-site third-party physician providers. Indulge in chef-prepared healthy and delectable meals and relieve yourself through its beautiful spaces like the garden patio. Have fun with new companions while gaming in activity great rooms or going to community outings with provided transportation. With The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective, seniors are guaranteed a blissful living experience.

Facility Direct Line (814) 693-7675

70-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

19 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 40 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

74%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

52 / 70

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living

IssuanceOctober 31, 2025

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

CountyBlair

License LevelFULL

License Number338350

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective is legally operated by Duncansville Ops LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactLori Volkman (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

60 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

45 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

52 Residents Served

6 Current Residents

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 9 citations 1 complaint 5 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

9 points above 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.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

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 2022 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.	9	63	This facility has 86% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 86% better Rank #43 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 43rd 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.	1.8	5.7	This facility has 68% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 68% better Rank #61 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 61st 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.	5	11	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 Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	8	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 Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	80%	73%	This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (80% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 7% worse Rank #365 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 365th 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.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th 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 2022.	0.3	1	This facility has 70% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.3 vs. PA avg 1).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

February 13, 2025 complaint inspection found two deficiencies: insufficient night staff trained in first aid/CPR and missing fire safety orientation for a new employee, both corrected by April 2, 2025.
January 17, 2024 complaint inspection substantiated four deficiencies including staff abuse, privacy violations, and incomplete required training, resulting in suspension and termination of one staff member.
July 27, 2023 renewal inspection identified two deficiencies—delayed background check and improper freezer temperature—with plans of correction accepted and implemented by September 15, 2023.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

2.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Duncansville's city center to The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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

Who is the owner of The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective is legally operated by Duncansville Ops LLC.

Is The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective in a walkable area?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

According to PA state health department records, The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's license number is 338350.

When does The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective's occupancy is 74%.

How long has The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective been in business?

The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective?

Yes, The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective allows residents to bring their pets.

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