Blue Bell Place

Q: Is Blue Bell Place in a walkable area?

Blue Bell Place has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Blue Bell Place?

According to PA state health department records, Blue Bell Place's license number is 132800.

Q: When does Blue Bell Place's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Blue Bell Place's license expires on September 11, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Blue Bell Place?

Blue Bell Place's occupancy is 67%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Blue Bell Place?

Yes, Blue Bell Place allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Does Blue Bell Place operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Blue Bell Place is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Overview of Blue Bell Place

Experience a wonderful retirement life with Blue Bell Place, an elegant community in Blue Bell, PA, dedicated to offering compassionate personal care, memory care, and short-term stays. They inspire residents to live their best lives by offering them comprehensive assistance with their daily living activities, medication management, and other tasks depending on their needs and preferences. Those living with the challenges of memory loss find comfort in having a specially-trained team to care for their unique needs while forging deeper connections with them to foster a nurturing and safe atmosphere.

Caregivers looking to take a break from caregiving or residents needing temporary support throughout their recovery journey have the short-term stay option with full access to amenities and main services. Fun activities and wellness initiatives are also abundant to help residents remain active and enriched, complemented with nourishing meals to keep them energized and healthy. Whatever your needs are, Blue Bell Place goes above and beyond in giving its residents all the care and comfort they require to live their best lives fully.

Facility Direct Line (610) 277-6443

99-bed community

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

Walk Score: 49 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

66 / 99

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceSeptember 11, 2025

ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026

CountyMontgomery

License LevelFULL

License Number132800

Blue Bell Place is legally operated by Watermark Operator LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

30 units

Total beds

99 units

105 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

79 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

68 Residents Served

9 Current Residents

30 Capacity

26 Residents Served

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 108 citations 8 complaints 18 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

15 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.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer 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

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.	108	63	This facility has 71% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (108 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 71% worse Rank #406 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 406th 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.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	6	5.7	This facility has 5% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 5% worse Rank #367 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 367th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	18	11	This facility has had 64% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (18 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 64% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	16	8	This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (16 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 100% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	89%	73%	This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (89% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 16% worse Rank #442 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd 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 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 #426 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 426th 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.
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 July 7, 2025 monitoring inspection found nine deficiencies including medication management errors, missing medical evaluations, and safety issues, with accepted plans of correction and ongoing audits scheduled.
The June 2, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated neglect due to inadequate resident checks causing an unwitnessed fall and failure to report the incident within 24 hours.
Multiple inspections from 2024 to 2025 documented recurring deficiencies in staff training, medication administration accuracy, and incident reporting, showing persistent compliance challenges despite repeated plans of correction.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

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Housekeeping Services

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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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Who is the owner of Blue Bell Place?

Blue Bell Place is legally operated by Watermark Operator LLC.

Is Blue Bell Place in a walkable area?

Blue Bell Place has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Blue Bell Place?

According to PA state health department records, Blue Bell Place's license number is 132800.

When does Blue Bell Place's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Blue Bell Place's license expires on September 11, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Blue Bell Place?

Blue Bell Place's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at Blue Bell Place?

Yes, Blue Bell Place allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Blue Bell Place operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Blue Bell Place is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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