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.
About this community
Occupancy
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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Pennsylvania assisted living residences: B 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-
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.
Since 2023 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (86% below)
• Citations per year (86% below)
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspections with citations (88% below)
• Inspection citation rate (32% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
Citations
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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 #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. |
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Citations per year
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 21).↓ 86% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 21% better Rank #282 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 282nd 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
| 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% | 73% | This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (50% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 23% better Rank #77 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 77th 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
| 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 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. |
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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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 5, 2023 licensing inspection found no deficiencies or regulatory citations.
- August 20, 2024 renewal inspection identified 11 deficiencies including missing grab bars, incomplete medical evaluations, inaccurate glucometer calibrations, and failure to follow medication orders.
- No complaints were substantiated, but documentation and safety issues persisted without correction since the last inspection.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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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%.
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.
Has Tree of Life Personal Care Home had any citations?
Tree of Life Personal Care Home has had 9 reported citations since 2023 according to records from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).
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