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Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg
With 96 beds, Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg is a personal care home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services. Operated by Harrisburg AL Operations LLC, it also features studio, private, and companion suite floor plans in a two-story setting. Monthly rates start at $5,400.
Amenities and services offered include gourmet dining, housekeeping, weekly linen service, transportation, medication management, and a 24-hour emergency call system. Landscaped outdoor spaces, resident lounges, and a variety of social and recreational activities encourage engagement and connection. Its neighborhood has limited walkability, suggesting that transportation is needed to complete most errands.
State inspections revealed recurring concerns related to medication management, staff training, and resident safety. Moreover, the recent renewal inspection also found several concerns related to abuse, inadequate staff training, unsafe equipment, medication errors, and fire safety violations. However, corrective action plans related to resident equipment, medication storage, and support plan documentation were accepted.
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About this community
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg is legally operated by Harrisburg Al Operations LLC.
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 (43% above)
• Citations per inspection (78% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (at PA avg)
• Total complaints (at PA avg)
• Complaints per year (at PA avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 90 | 63 | This facility has 43% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (90 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 43% worse Rank #393 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 393rd 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
| 9.0 | 5.05 | This facility has 78% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 78% worse Rank #422 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 422nd 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
| 10 | 11 | This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (10 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 8 | 8 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 8).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 80% | 67% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (80% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 13% worse Rank #358 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 358th 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
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Total complaints
| 4 | 4 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #298 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 298th 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 | 1 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (1 vs. PA avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Private / Companion Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg
4.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Harrisburg's city center to Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg'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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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| Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village | AL ADC IL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Mechanicsburg | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
94
Rank
#21 / 552 | No |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
47
Rank
#520 / 657 | Messiah Home Inc | 9 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 78%
Facility
78%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#338 / 478 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#197 / 478 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#213 / 478 | Non-Profit | 144
Facility
144
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#21 / 357 | 1.21 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#171 / 494 | - | A+ |
| Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg | AL IL MC RC | Harrisburg (Lawnton) | 96
Facility
96
PA AVG
94
Rank
#236 / 552 | No |
43
Facility
43
PA AVG
47
Rank
#362 / 657 | Harrisburg Al Operations LLC | 10 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#298 / 478 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#358 / 478 | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
63
Rank
#393 / 478 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#422 / 478 | For-Profit | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#98 / 357 | 1.15 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#77 / 494 | Studio / Private / Companion Suite | - |
| Brookdale Grayson View | AL IL MC RESC | Selinsgrove | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#239 / 552 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#621 / 657 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#403 / 478 | 61%
Facility
61%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#174 / 478 | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#373 / 478 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#263 / 478 | For-Profit | 104
Facility
104
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#87 / 357 | 1.30 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#111 / 494 | Studio | A+ |
| Ecumenical Retirement Community | AL IL MC | Harrisburg (Susquehanna) | 88
Facility
88
PA AVG
94
Rank
#263 / 552 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
PA AVG
47
Rank
#375 / 657 | Ecumenical Communities Inc | 10 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#184 / 478 | 70%
Facility
70%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#262 / 478 | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
63
Rank
#217 / 478 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#207 / 478 | Non-Profit | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#204 / 357 | 1.00 |
71.6%
Facility
71.6%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#247 / 494 | Studio / Suite | - |
| The Terraces at Capitol Village | AL MC RC | Harrisburg | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
94
Rank
#382 / 552 | No |
33
Facility
33
PA AVG
47
Rank
#436 / 657 | Capitol Operator LLC | 6 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 83%
Facility
83%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#385 / 478 | 28
Facility
28
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 478 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#289 / 478 | For-Profit | 68
Facility
68
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#186 / 357 | 1.17 |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#108 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
Frequently Asked Questions about Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg
What neighborhood is Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg in?
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg is in the Lawnton neighborhood of Harrisburg.
Who is the owner of Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg?
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg is legally operated by Harrisburg Al Operations LLC.
Is Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg in a walkable area?
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg?
According to PA state health department records, Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg's license number is 338050.
What is the occupancy rate at Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg?
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg's occupancy is 88%.
How long has Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg been in business?
Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg on this page.
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