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Berkshire Commons
Memory Care & Respite Care · Reading, PA
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Berkshire Commons

Memory Care & Respite Care · Reading, PA
5485 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Berkshire Commons

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Make your golden years brighter and livelier with Berkshire Commons, an astonishing senior living community in Berks County, Reading, PA, offering assisted living and memory care. Set on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club, the community provides a scenic environment and easy access to plenty of shopping and dining areas nearby. Residents can choose from an array of private studios and large one bedroom suites, all designed to fit their unique social and financial needs.

At Berkshire Commons, residents living with memory loss are provided with safe and secure living spaces, specialized programming, and meaningful activities 7 days a week. The community also offers Respite Stay options to provide caregivers with a much needed break while ensuring their loved ones are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. The community also offers a wide array of amenities, including various recreational activities, maintenance services, room services, and health & wellness programs, making sure residents’ holistic needs are met.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 75 Rank #322 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #328 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th 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.
46 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #425 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 425th 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.
49% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
37 / 75

About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceJuly 25, 2025
CountyBerks
License LevelFULL
License Number221990

Ownership & Operating Entity

Berkshire Commons is legally operated by 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
14 units
Total beds
75 units

State Inspection Report (PA)

November 18, 2025
136 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #33 / 357 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 33rd out of 357 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 357 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.
102 Waking Staff
85 Resident Support Staff
36 Residents Served
5 Hospice Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

SDCU
14 Capacity
12 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 35 (97%)
Mobility Need 15 (42%)
Physical Disability 1 (3%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMaintenance Free Living, Excursions, Beauty Salon/Barber 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.

Waivers Info 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
  • Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
    2
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 122% higher than PA avg

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.

Overall vs. PA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (75% above)
• Total complaints (125% above)
• Complaints per year (125% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (32% below)
• Citations per inspection (70% below)
• Inspection citation rate (28% 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. 4363 This facility has 32% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (43 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 32% better Rank #256 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 256th 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. 1.55.05 This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.5 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 70% better Rank #38 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 38th 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. 2911 This facility has had 164% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (29 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 164% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 148 This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 75% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 48%67% This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (48% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 19% better Rank #68 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th 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. 94 This facility has 125% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 125% worse Rank #449 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 449th 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. 1.80.8 This facility has 125% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 125% worse
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Managed by Sherry Smith

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Reading's city center to Berkshire Commons'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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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AL
RESC
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150
Facility 150
PA AVG 94
Rank #51 / 552
Yes
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 47
Rank #621 / 657
Emeritus Corporation8
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
38%
Facility 38%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #27 / 478
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 63
Rank #92 / 478
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #98 / 478
For-Profit
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #119 / 357
1.39
44.7%
Facility 44.7%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #455 / 494
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Paramount Senior Living at South Hills
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Pittsburgh
127
Facility 127
PA AVG 94
Rank #99 / 552
Yes
58
Facility 58
PA AVG 47
Rank #223 / 657
Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC11
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
45%
Facility 45%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #60 / 478
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 63
Rank #88 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #38 / 478
For-Profit
160
Facility 160
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #11 / 357
1.68
70.9%
Facility 70.9%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #255 / 494
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Manor at Market Square
MC
AL
IL
Reading
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #292 / 552
No
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 47
Rank #18 / 657
Three Reading, LP14
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
64%
Facility 64%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #197 / 478
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 63
Rank #226 / 478
2.7
Facility 2.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #147 / 478
For-Profit
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #89 / 357
1.43
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #52 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Berkshire Commons
MC
RC
Reading
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 94
Rank #322 / 552
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 47
Rank #328 / 657
5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations LLC29
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #449 / 478
48%
Facility 48%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #68 / 478
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 63
Rank #256 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #38 / 478
For-Profit
136
Facility 136
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #33 / 357
3.78
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #425 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed-
SouthWoods by New Perspective
MC
AL
Titusville
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 94
Rank #430 / 552
Yes
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 47
Rank #67 / 657
Titusville Ops LLC5
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
20%
Facility 20%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #12 / 478
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 63
Rank #11 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #11 / 478
For-Profit
47
Facility 47
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #264 / 357
1.15
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #88 / 494
Studio / 1 BedA+
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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkshire Commons

Who is the owner of Berkshire Commons?

Berkshire Commons is legally operated by 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations LLC.

Is Berkshire Commons in a walkable area?

Berkshire Commons has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Berkshire Commons?

According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license number is 221990.

What is the occupancy rate at Berkshire Commons?

Berkshire Commons's occupancy is 49%.

How long has Berkshire Commons been in business?

Berkshire Commons has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Berkshire Commons?

Yes, Berkshire Commons allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Berkshire Commons operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Berkshire Commons is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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