St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living
Owned by Chavonne Moss and operated by 701 Lansdale Operating LLC, St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living is a residential community in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The 90-bed home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving residents several coverage options for care and support. The community operates as a continuing care setting. There’s on-site staffing to support both independent living and residential healthcare needs.
Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 29 minutes of nursing care each day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This level of support helps residents who need assistance with medication management or daily activities. They can stay as independent as possible. Residents stay an average of 153 days, which is a mix of respite residents and longer-term placements.
Catholic spirituality is an important part of the community. An on-site chapel offers daily Mass, and pastoral care is available for residents who want to participate. This faith-based setting appeals to residents who value spiritual support as part of daily living.
Restaurant-style meals are prepared daily based on resident preferences. Meals are served in a shared dining room. Amenities include an on-site library, salon services, individual mailboxes, comfortable lounge areas, weekly housekeeping and linen service, free Wi-Fi, and access to washers and dryers for personal laundry.
Recreational activities, snack and beverage services, and a respite care program are available within the facility. The respite program is for residents recovering after a hospital stay or needing short-term support.
The community has an occupancy rate of 68%, housing 61 residents. With a Walk Score of 85, residents and family members can reach many nearby services while walking. State inspections have identified repeated issues related to medication management, documentation practices, and safety systems. Families considering the community should ask how these areas are monitored and managed as part of the facility’s quality assurance efforts.
About this community
Occupancy
St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living is legally operated by 701 Lansdale Operating 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-
6vs 0.9 avg↑ 567% higher 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 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (122% above)
• Citations per year (122% above)
• Citations per inspection (63% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above)
• Total complaints (150% above)
• Complaints per year (150% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (at PA avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 140 | 63 | This facility has 122% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (140 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 122% worse Rank #431 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 431st 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
| 28 | 12.6 | This facility has 122% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (28 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 122% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 9.3 | 5.7 | This facility has 63% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 63% worse Rank #425 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 425th 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
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Total inspections
| 15 | 11 | This facility has had 36% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (15 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 36% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 73% | 73% | This facility has inspection citation rate in line with the Pennsylvania average (73 vs. PA avg 73).— At avg Rank #303 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 303rd 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
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Total complaints
| 10 | 4 | This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 150% worse Rank #376 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 376th 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
| 2 | 0.8 | This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 150% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025, found seven deficiencies but confirmed full implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
- Multiple inspections documented repeated failures in timely abuse and incident reporting, unqualified direct care staff, and unsafe storage of poisonous materials.
- Deficiencies consistently involved medication management errors, incomplete documentation, and fire safety lapses, with plans of correction accepted but recurring over multiple years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living
Who is the owner of St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living?
St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living is legally operated by 701 Lansdale Operating LLC.
Is St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living in a walkable area?
St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living?
According to PA state health department records, St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living's license number is 141070.
When does St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living's license expires on November 3, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living?
St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living's occupancy is 68%.
Are pets allowed at St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living?
No, St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.
Does St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
St. Mary Villa for Independent & Retirement Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.





