Blue Bell Place
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Montgomery County, PA

Blue Bell Place

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Montgomery County, 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.

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Types of Care at Blue Bell Place

Assisted Living Memory Care
Bed community size
99-bed community Rank #232 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 552 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #293 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 293rd out of 667 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #295 / 511Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 295th 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
66 / 99
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 11, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026
CountyMontgomery
License LevelFULL
License Number132800

Ownership & Operating Entity

Blue Bell Place is legally operated by Watermark Operator Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
30 units
Total beds
99 units

State Inspection Report (PA)

October 30, 2025
105 Total Daily Staff
79 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
68 Residents Served
9 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Pathways
30 Capacity
26 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 67 (99%)
Mobility Need 37 (54%)
Mental Illness 3 (4%)
Physical Disability 2 (3%)

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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 108 citations 8 complaints 18 inspections 0 waivers

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 8 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (71% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Citations per inspection (5% above)
• Total inspections (64% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
• Inspection citation rate (22% above)
• Total complaints (100% above)
• Complaints per year (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection July 7, 2025 Monitoring

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. 10863 This facility has 71% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (108 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 71% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 21.612.6 This facility has 71% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (21.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 71% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 65.7 This facility has 5% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 5% 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. 1811 This facility has 64% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 64% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 168 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 Info 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

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. 84 This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 100% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.60.8 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 7, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to safety, medical evaluations, medication management, and documentation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues including resident abuse, incident reporting delays, medication errors, incomplete staff training, and inadequate resident assessments. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, notably involving resident neglect, abuse resulting in injury, and failure to report incidents timely. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with compliance, with deficiencies continuing through the most recent visit despite corrective actions and plans of correction.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 18.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Blue Bell's city center to Blue Bell Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Blue Bell Place is located in Blue Bell, 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
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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.
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16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

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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).
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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
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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.
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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 Blue Bell Place

What neighborhood is Blue Bell Place in?

Blue Bell Place is in the Blue Bell neighborhood of Blue Bell.

Who is the owner of Blue Bell Place?

The legal owner and operator of Blue Bell Place is 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%.

How many beds does Blue Bell Place have?

Blue Bell Place has 99 beds.

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