Bellingham at West Chester

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · West Chester, PA

CMS overall rating

1615 East Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380 View map

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Bellingham at West Chester accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Bellingham at West Chester accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Bellingham at West Chester

Owned by Watermark Bre Investments, Bellingham at West Chester is a post-acute rehabilitation and nursing community at 1615 East Boot Road in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Found in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 98, the home operating under Lcs Bellingham Tenant Llc is close to nearby hospitals and medical services, convenient for residents and visiting families. The community caters to those recuperating from surgery or hospitalization, focusing on short-term rehabilitation and reflecting an average stay length of 32 days. The 80-bed home currently operates at a 70 percent occupancy rate.

Total nursing care averages 3 hours 43 minutes per resident day, providing consistent hands-on support alongside registered nurses and licensed practical nursing presence. Bellingham at West Chester accepts Medicare and private pay, creating ways for residents with different insurance coverage. Everyday life is supported by restaurant-style dining featuring chef-prepared meals, which many occupants find more engaging than typical facility food service. The community offers respite care and short-term stay choices for families seeking momentary placement during transition periods. Activities and programming highlight continued learning, physical fitness, and social connection, anchored by on-site amenities including a pool, exercise classes, a living room for gatherings, and a beauty and barber shop. Laundry services reduce the load on residents and families managing personal clothing needs. Operating for two years, the facility is relatively new to the community.

Since opening, the home has undergone state inspections that have marked administrative and operational areas for attention. These include staff training and certification, and documentation completeness. Such areas are worth asking about during a tour to learn how the facility manages ongoing improvements.

Facility Direct Line (610) 595-4117

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 43m per day

vs avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 18m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	45m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 3m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 51m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	9m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	56m per day

Capacity and availability

32 days

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

2 years in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 98 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

56 / 80

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceMay 30, 2026

ExpirationMay 30, 2027

CountyChester

License LevelFULL

License Number151990

CMS Certification Number396082

Bellingham at West Chester is legally operated by Lcs Bellingham Tenant LLC.

Owner NameLcs Bellingham Tenant LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

24 units

Total beds

80 units

Respite Care

Personal Care

Short-Term Stays

73 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

55 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

51 Residents Served

5 Current Residents

24 Capacity

12 Residents Served

Beauty/Barber Shop

Exercise Classes

Laundry Rooms/Services

Living Room

Pool

Restaurant-Style Dining

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 218 citations 8 complaints 15 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

21 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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

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.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection May 1, 2025 Monitoring

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	218	63	This facility has 246% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (218 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 246% worse Rank #455 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 455th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	43.6	12.6	This facility has 246% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (43.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 246% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	14.5	5.7	This facility has 154% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 154% worse Rank #456 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 456th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	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
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	12	8	This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 50% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	80%	73%	This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (80% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 7% worse Rank #365 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 365th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	8	4	This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 100% worse Rank #297 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 297th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.6	0.8	This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 100% 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 May 1, 2025 found 10 deficiencies including missing contract signatures, lack of CPR-certified staff on some shifts, and bedside mobility device issues.
A March 19, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies or substantiated complaints, showing no confirmed issues at that time.
The July 22, 2024 renewal inspection cited 32 deficiencies involving staff training, medication errors, fire safety violations, and incomplete resident support plans and contract signatures.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

23 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

24 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 16, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 16, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 16, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 16, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 115

Employees 93

Contractors 22

Staff to resident ratio 1.98 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 7.8 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,398

Nursing staff breakdown

7.2 hours

7.6 hours

8.5 hours

Contractor staffing

4,275 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	39	0	39	11,141	92	100%	8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	20	2	22	4,036	92	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	17	4	21	3,581	92	100%	7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	9	1	10	3,035	92	100%	7.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	1,354	68	74%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,109	91	99%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	882	67	73%	7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	795	73	79%	7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	794	75	82%	6.5
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	468	72	78%	6.5
Dietitian	1	0	1	456	61	66%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	455	61	66%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	423	55	60%	7.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	383	63	68%	6.1

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

22 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

21 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

10 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 100%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 74%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 73%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 79%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 82%

1 Administrator

% of Days 66%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 78%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 66%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 66%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 60%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 68%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.0

27% better than State average

State average: 11.0

Functional decline score 24.3

9% worse than State average

State average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.8%

54% better than State average

State average: 19.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 39.9%

49% worse than State average

State average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury 6.5%

102% worse than State average

State average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.1%

7% better than State average

State average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight 11.8%

77% worse than State average

State average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms 1.7%

69% better than State average

State average: 5.5%

Antipsychotic Use 14.5%

15% better than State average

State average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 33.9%

61% worse than State average

State average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine 90.5%

In line with State average

State average: 93.5%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 24.4%

64% worse than State average

State average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.2%

44% worse than State average

State average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 41.9%

39% worse than State average

State average: 68.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 14 days

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Total residents 58

Medicare

50% of residents

Private pay or other

50% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bellingham at West Chester from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 76.9% ↑ 9.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$40.8K ↓ ~$21.4K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.2M ↑ ~$630.5K vs 2022

Operating Margin -0.4% ↓ 0.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	89.1%	88.8%	83.2%	84.3%	65.3%	85.2%	82.0%	91.4%	83.2%	62.5%	57.4%	67.4%	76.9%
Beds	64	64	64	64	64	64	64	64	64	64	64	64	64
Net Income	-$8,414	-$884,661	-$49,448	-$213,088	-$39,134	-$51,032	-$17,467	-$103	$104	$1	$4	$1	-$1
Gross Revenue	$11,475,062	$11,764,803	$11,179,924	$11,386,507	$9,264,552	$12,422,728	$11,447,583	$12,562,642	$11,008,292	$6,068,490	$7,342,072	$8,772,278	$10,631,836
Operating Expenses	$9,236,752	$9,368,705	$8,314,845	$8,612,021	$7,652,677	$9,102,849	$8,521,648	$9,558,608	$8,520,235	$5,915,413	$6,661,073	$7,890,746	$9,302,690
Net Patient Income	-$44,659	-$891,751	-$60,745	-$213,095	-$1,049,054	-$191,059	-$38,415	-$4,220	-$47,016	-$1,057,014	-$357,026	-$19,423	-$40,781
Net Patient Revenue	$9,192,093	$8,476,954	$8,254,100	$8,398,926	$6,603,623	$8,911,790	$8,483,233	$9,554,388	$8,473,219	$4,858,399	$6,304,047	$7,871,323	$9,261,909
Payroll Costs	$3,882,902	$3,901,963	$3,776,732	$4,004,264	$3,533,801	$4,325,227	$4,518,661	$4,764,241	$4,514,045	$3,257,101	$3,709,763	$3,613,854	$4,244,390
Operating Margin %	-0.5%	-10.5%	-0.7%	-2.5%	-15.9%	-2.1%	-0.5%	0.0%	-0.6%	-21.8%	-5.7%	-0.3%	-0.4%
Medicare %	52.6%	47.4%	50.0%	51.9%	50.9%	48.3%	39.6%	35.6%	32.2%	30.7%	26.9%	26.0%	24.5%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	47.4%	52.6%	50.0%	48.1%	49.1%	51.7%	60.4%	64.4%	67.8%	69.3%	73.1%	74.0%	75.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$442	$407	$425	$427	$433	$447	$443	$447	$436	$443	$470	$500	$516
Cost/Day	$444	$450	$428	$438	$501	$456	$445	$448	$438	$539	$497	$501	$518
Avg Length of Stay	37.6 days	44.9 days	51.7 days	36.2 days	22.5 days	25.4 days	26.2 days	23.2 days	38.2 days	39.2 days	40.0 days	38.2 days	32.5 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$9.3M

Net patient income

-$40.8K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$9.3M

Net patient income

-$40.8K

Other income

$40.8K

Payroll costs

$4.2M 45.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.1M

Total costs

$9.3M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 14 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 51%

Private pay 49%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 47%

Private pay 53%

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Who is the owner of Bellingham at West Chester?

Bellingham at West Chester is legally operated by Lcs Bellingham Tenant LLC.

Is Bellingham at West Chester in a walkable area?

Bellingham at West Chester has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Bellingham at West Chester?

According to PA state health department records, Bellingham at West Chester's license number is 151990.

When does Bellingham at West Chester's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Bellingham at West Chester's license expires on May 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Bellingham at West Chester?

Bellingham at West Chester's occupancy is 70%.

Does Bellingham at West Chester operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bellingham at West Chester is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Bellingham at West Chester have?

Bellingham at West Chester has 80 beds.

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Bellingham at West Chester

Overview of Bellingham at West Chester

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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Inspection History

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.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

22 Licensed Practical Nurse

21 Registered Nurse

10 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Administrator

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Dietitian

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

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