Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC
Heritage Grove at Penn Hills is a nursing home in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, that offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care within a 40-bed setting. With 24 older adults currently in residence, the community maintains an occupancy rate of 60%. Furthermore, its location on Saltsburg Road received a Walk Score of 60, making it relatively walkable. This also suggests that some errands and services are available within walking distance, but most services still require transportation.
Combining structured programs and personalized services, the community provides three nutritious meals daily and a variety of activities. Notably, dining highlights appealing menu options and fresh ingredients, while activities focus on social, educational, and creative programs. Community outings and participation in local events are also conducted. A library, salon and barber services, housekeeping, laundry assistance, and private dining spaces for residents and their families are also available.
Inspection records have focused on safety, maintenance, and emergency preparedness practices. When areas requiring improvement were identified, corrective measures were implemented to address them and strengthen compliance with regulatory standards.
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About this community
Occupancy
Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC is legally operated by Heritage Grove At Penn Hills 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
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This Facility
PA Average
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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 (41% below)
• Citations per inspection (19% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (14% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 37 | 63 | This facility has 41% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (37 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 41% better Rank #222 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd 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
| 4.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 19% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 19% better Rank #284 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 284th 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
| 8 | 11 | This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 63% | 73% | This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (63% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 10% better Rank #182 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd 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
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
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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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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.
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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 | MC ADC AL IL 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 | 89
Facility
89
PA AVG
83
Rank
#152 / 468 | 9 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 78%
Facility
78%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#338 / 478 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#197 / 478 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#213 / 478 | Non-Profit | 144
Facility
144
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#21 / 357 | 1.21 | 78.4% | - | A+ |
| The Philadelphia Protestant Home | MC IL NH SNF | Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia) | 188
Facility
188
PA AVG
94
Rank
#23 / 552 | No |
76
Facility
76
PA AVG
47
Rank
#103 / 657 | Philadelphia Protestant Home | 99
Facility
99
PA AVG
83
Rank
#17 / 468 | 7 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 43%
Facility
43%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#42 / 478 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#49 / 478 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#45 / 478 | Non-Profit | - | - | 50.0% | - | - |
| Homestead Village | MC AL IL NH SNF | Lancaster (Rohrerstown) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 552 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
PA AVG
47
Rank
#558 / 657 | Homestead Village Inc | 91
Facility
91
PA AVG
83
Rank
#112 / 468 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 478 | 40%
Facility
40%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#31 / 478 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
63
Rank
#19 / 478 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#24 / 478 | Non-Profit | - | - | 57.0% | Private Rooms | - |
| Dunwoody Village | MC NH RC SNF | Newtown Square | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
94
Rank
#288 / 552 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
PA AVG
47
Rank
#183 / 657 | Dunwoody Village Inc | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#194 / 468 | 16 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#242 / 478 | 75%
Facility
75%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#305 / 478 | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
63
Rank
#319 / 478 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#213 / 478 | Non-Profit | 102
Facility
102
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#94 / 357 | 1.36 | 92.6% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC | MC ADC RC | Penn Hills | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
94
Rank
#492 / 552 | No |
60
Facility
60
PA AVG
47
Rank
#208 / 657 | Heritage Grove At Penn Hills LLC | 94
Facility
94
PA AVG
83
Rank
#72 / 468 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#242 / 478 | 63%
Facility
63%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#182 / 478 | 37
Facility
37
PA AVG
63
Rank
#222 / 478 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#284 / 478 | For-Profit | 25
Facility
25
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#332 / 357 | 1.39 | 60.0% | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC
Is Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC in a walkable area?
Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC?
According to PA state health department records, Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC's license number is 457020.
When does Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC's license expires on August 25, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC?
Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC's occupancy is 60%.
Are pets allowed at Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC?
No, Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC has a no-pet policy.
Does Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC have?
Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC has 40 beds.





