Birdsboro Lodge
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Berks County, PA

Birdsboro Lodge

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Berks County, PA

Overview of Birdsboro Lodge

Birdsboro Lodge is a family-owned and operated assisted living community in Birdsboro, PA, that offers personal care. With its intimate and welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Freshly-prepared meals, 24/7 support, and recreational activities are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Light exercises, social events, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and explore new interests. Residents can relax and move around comfortably, with spacious living areas and accessible communal spaces. With its ideal setting in the serene neighborhood of Birdsboro, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the good options for senior living in Pennsylvania, this assisted living community ensures older adults can thrive in their later years.

(610) 575-0851

Types of Care at Birdsboro Lodge

Independent Living Assisted Living
Bed community size
23-bed community Rank #552 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 552nd out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #664 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 664th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
61%
Rank #342 / 511Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 511 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 511. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
14 / 23
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 12, 2025
ExpirationJuly 12, 2026
CountyBerks
License LevelFULL
License Number227030

Ownership & Operating Entity

Birdsboro Lodge is legally operated by Changing Trends R E Corp.

Profit StatusProfit

State Inspection Report (PA)

August 28, 2025
32 Total Daily Staff
24 Waking Staff
16 Resident Support Staff
15 Residents Served
1 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 15 (100%)
Mobility Need 1 (7%)

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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 23 citations 1 complaint 3 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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.

Above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.

Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (35% above)
• Inspection citation rate (37% above)
6 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (63% below)
• Citations per year (63% below)
• Total inspections (73% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Latest Inspection August 13, 2024 Renewal

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. 2363 This facility has 63% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (23 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 63% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 4.612.6 This facility has 63% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 63% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 7.75.7 This facility has 35% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7.7 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 35% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 311 This facility has 73% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 73% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 38 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100%73% This facility has 27 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (100% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 27% worse

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. 14 This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.20.8 This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better

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

The most recent inspection on August 13, 2024, found several deficiencies including incomplete staff training, missing emergency water supply, an exit door requiring excessive force to open, and incomplete medication documentation. Earlier inspections also identified various issues such as fire safety procedure lapses, incomplete emergency documentation, medication labeling errors, and resident record deficiencies. Deficiencies primarily involved staff training, emergency preparedness, safety features, and medication management. No complaint investigations were noted in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring themes with some improvement efforts, but the latest report indicates ongoing challenges in training and emergency readiness.

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Address 14.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Birdsboro's city center to Birdsboro Lodge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Birdsboro Lodge is located in Birdsboro, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birdsboro Lodge

What neighborhood is Birdsboro Lodge in?

Birdsboro Lodge is in the Exeter Township neighborhood of Birdsboro.

Who is the owner of Birdsboro Lodge?

The legal owner and operator of Birdsboro Lodge is Changing Trends R E Corp.

What is the license number of Birdsboro Lodge?

According to PA state health department records, Birdsboro Lodge's license number is 227030.

When does Birdsboro Lodge's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Birdsboro Lodge's license expires on July 12, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Birdsboro Lodge?

Birdsboro Lodge's occupancy is 61%.

How many beds does Birdsboro Lodge have?

Birdsboro Lodge has 23 beds.

Has Birdsboro Lodge had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Birdsboro Lodge has had 23 recently reported deficiencies.

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