Keystone Villa at Ephrata
Memory Care & Independent Living · Ephrata, PA

Keystone Villa at Ephrata

Memory Care & Independent Living · Ephrata, PA

Overview of Keystone Villa at Ephrata

Set in the quiet neighborhood of Ephrata, PA, Keystone Villa at Ephrata is an enticing senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, and memory care services. A wide array of large and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Having an expert and compassionate team, the community provides its Our Daybreak Memory Care Neighborhood catering to the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The community is committed to delivering top-notch amenities and services such as hearty and tasty meals three times a day, wellness programs, transportation assistance, and many more. Engage in a robust calendar of activities and meet new companions along the way. With Keystone at Ephrata, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and inclusive retirement.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
88
Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #202 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 552 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #82 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 657 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
Rank #73 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 494 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 494. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
88 / 100
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Awards

Best of Senior Living 2025
Memory Care Award 2024

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceApril 8, 2026
ExpirationApril 8, 2027
CountyLancaster
License LevelFULL
License Number334660

Ownership & Operating Entity

Keystone Villa at Ephrata is legally operated by Hsl Ephrata Subtenant LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
34 units
Total beds
100 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Call System available.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Library
Patio
Activities
Movie Theater
Salon
Specific ProgramsTherapy Services

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 31 citations 3 complaints 10 inspections 0 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

7 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #132 / 468 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 132nd out of 468 homes we track in Pennsylvania for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 468 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (51% below)
• Citations per inspection (46% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (32% below)
• Total complaints (25% below)
• Complaints per year (25% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3163 This facility has 51% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (31 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 51% better Rank #193 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 193rd 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 3.15.7 This facility has 46% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 46% better Rank #181 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 181st 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1011 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 58 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 #69 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 34 This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #242 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.60.8 This facility has 25% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 25% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 409 - 463 / 555 - 598 / 880 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ephrata's city center to Keystone Villa at Ephrata's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Dauphin County

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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Country Meadows Retirement Community
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Hershey
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 94
Rank #21 / 552
Yes
49
Facility 49
PA AVG 47
Rank #292 / 657
Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #194 / 468
5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #358 / 478
13
Facility 13
PA AVG 63
Rank #67 / 478
2.6
Facility 2.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #133 / 478
For-Profit
183
Facility 183
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #3 / 357
1.34 66.8% Studio / Alcove / 1 BedA+
Autumn House East
MC
AL
IL
East York
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 552
Yes
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 47
Rank #166 / 657
2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 83
Rank #370 / 468
11
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
64%
Facility 64%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #197 / 478
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 63
Rank #442 / 478
15.5
Facility 15.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #461 / 478
For-Profit-- 80.0% Private Room / Semi-Private RoomA+
Keystone Villa at Ephrata
MC
IL
Ephrata
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #202 / 552
No
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 47
Rank #82 / 657
Hsl Ephrata Subtenant LLC
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 83
Rank #132 / 468
10
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #242 / 478
50%
Facility 50%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #69 / 478
31
Facility 31
PA AVG 63
Rank #193 / 478
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #181 / 478
For-Profit-- 88.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Pennsylvania

Keystone Villa at Ephrata is located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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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).
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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).
PA

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.
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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.
PA

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Keystone Villa at Ephrata

Who is the owner of Keystone Villa at Ephrata?

Keystone Villa at Ephrata is legally operated by Hsl Ephrata Subtenant LLC.

Is Keystone Villa at Ephrata in a walkable area?

Keystone Villa at Ephrata has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Keystone Villa at Ephrata?

According to PA state health department records, Keystone Villa at Ephrata's license number is 334660.

When does Keystone Villa at Ephrata's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Keystone Villa at Ephrata's license expires on April 8, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Keystone Villa at Ephrata?

Keystone Villa at Ephrata's occupancy is 88%.

Are pets allowed at Keystone Villa at Ephrata?

No, Keystone Villa at Ephrata has a no-pet policy.

Does Keystone Villa at Ephrata operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Keystone Villa at Ephrata is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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