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Tree of Life Personal Care Home
Located on North Railroad Street, Tree of Life Personal Care Home is a nursing community in Hanover, Pennsylvania, that provides 24-hour nursing support. With 52 licensed beds, the community currently operates at a 40% occupancy rate and maintains round-the-clock staffing. Nearby amenities and services are also available within walking distance, as the community is set in a highly walkable neighborhood.
Promoting socialization and engagement, the community’s services center on daily comfort and community access. Three nutritious meals are provided each day with dietary accommodations available as needed. Moreover, a schedule of activities and special events encourages social interaction, while complimentary local transportation is available for outings and appointments. Additional amenities include personal care services, safety features, and security measures designed to support a comfortable living environment for older adults.
Notably, the community’s initial licensing inspection was completed in full compliance. During its first renewal inspection, opportunities for improvement involving documentation procedures, medication oversight, environmental safety measures, and resident education materials have been identified. As a newer community, these challenges in operational adjustments are common and help strengthen their processes and compliance programs.
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About this community
Tree of Life Personal Care Home is legally operated by Tree Of Life Personal Care Home.
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
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-
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.
• Total citations (86% below)
• Citations per inspection (11% below)
• Inspections with citations (88% below)
• Inspection citation rate (25% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 9 | 63 | This facility has 86% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 86% better Rank #35 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 35th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| 4.5 | 5.05 | This facility has 11% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.5 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 11% better Rank #276 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 276th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| 2 | 11 | This facility has had 82% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (2 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 82% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 8 | This facility has 88% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 88% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 50% | 67% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (50% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 17% better Rank #69 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 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
| 0 | 1.3 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0 vs. PA avg 1.3).↓ 100% better |
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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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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| Providence Place Senior Living of Chambersburg | AL IL MC | Chambersburg | 187
Facility
187
PA AVG
93
Rank
#22 / 522 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
PA AVG
47
Rank
#456 / 626 | Providence Place Of Chambersburg Associates | 5 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 40%
Facility
40%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#31 / 477 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
63
Rank
#32 / 477 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#45 / 477 | For-Profit | 164
Facility
164
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#9 / 356 | 1.52 |
57.8%
Facility
57.8%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#341 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Latrobe | AL MC RESC | Latrobe (Unity Township) | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
93
Rank
#46 / 522 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#591 / 626 | Emeritus Corporation | 8 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 38%
Facility
38%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#27 / 477 | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#92 / 477 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#98 / 477 | For-Profit | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#119 / 356 | 1.39 |
44.7%
Facility
44.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#426 / 464 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Chestnut Knoll | AL MC | Boyertown | 119
Facility
119
PA AVG
93
Rank
#129 / 522 | No |
71
Facility
71
PA AVG
47
Rank
#127 / 626 | Gahc3 Boyertown Pa Alf Trs Sub LLC | 21 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 62%
Facility
62%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#176 / 477 | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
63
Rank
#299 / 477 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#122 / 477 | For-Profit | 154
Facility
154
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#14 / 356 | 1.52 |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#54 / 464 | Studio / Suite | - |
| Tree of Life Personal Care Home | AL MC RESC | Hanover | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
93
Rank
#403 / 522 | No |
84
Facility
84
PA AVG
47
Rank
#54 / 626 | Tree Of Life Personal Care Home | 2 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 477 | 50%
Facility
50%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#69 / 477 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
63
Rank
#35 / 477 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#276 / 477 | For-Profit | - | - |
40.4%
Facility
40.4%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#440 / 464 | - | - |
| SouthWoods by New Perspective | AL MC | Titusville | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
93
Rank
#403 / 522 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
47
Rank
#63 / 626 | Titusville Ops LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 477 | 20%
Facility
20%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#12 / 477 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
63
Rank
#11 / 477 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#11 / 477 | For-Profit | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#263 / 356 | 1.15 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#72 / 464 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tree of Life Personal Care Home
Is Tree of Life Personal Care Home in a walkable area?
Tree of Life Personal Care Home has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Tree of Life Personal Care Home?
According to PA state health department records, Tree of Life Personal Care Home's license number is 338540.
When does Tree of Life Personal Care Home's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Tree of Life Personal Care Home's license expires on April 24, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Tree of Life Personal Care Home?
Tree of Life Personal Care Home's occupancy is 40.4%.
Are pets allowed at Tree of Life Personal Care Home?
No, Tree of Life Personal Care Home has a no-pet policy.
Does Tree of Life Personal Care Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Tree of Life Personal Care Home is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Tree of Life Personal Care Home have?
Tree of Life Personal Care Home has 52 beds.
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