Brandywine Dresher Estates
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dresher, PA

Brandywine Dresher Estates

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Dresher, PA

Overview of Brandywine Dresher Estates

Residing in the quiet neighborhood of North Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA, Brandywine Dresher Estates is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. Seniors can rest assured their needs are well-cared for with elegant and spacious accommodations, carefully crafted for maximum comfort and convenience. The community goes above and beyond in delivering the highest quality of care and support that best matches each resident’s needs and aspirations.

Brandywine Dresher Estates strives to enhance seniors’ well-being, providing them with a bright and welcoming environment. Thrive and reach your full potential with fun activities and engaging programs. Moreover, healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community was awarded the US News’ Best Memory Care for its exceptional quality.

Bed community size
112-bed community Rank #166 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania for bed count. 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: 33 / 100 Rank #437 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 437th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania for walk score. 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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
54%
Rank #412 / 514Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th out of 514 homes in Pennsylvania for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 514. 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
60 / 112
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 21, 2025
ExpirationJuly 2, 2026
CountyMontgomery
License LevelFULL
License Number144240

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brandywine Dresher Estates is legally operated by Ab Dresher Operator Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
25 units
Total beds
112 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

September 11, 2025
86 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #130 / 361 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th out of 361 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 361 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
65 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
60 Residents Served
17 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Along the Journey
25 Capacity
60 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 60 (100%)
Mobility Need 26 (43%)

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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 73 citations 4 complaints 9 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. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

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

Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (16% above)
• Citations per year (16% above)
• Citations per inspection (42% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Total complaints (at PA avg)
• Complaints per year (at PA avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total inspections (18% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (23% below)
Latest Inspection September 11, 2025 Follow Up

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. 7363 This facility has 16% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (73 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 16% worse Rank #363 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 363rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 14.612.6 This facility has 16% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 16% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 8.15.7 This facility has 42% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 42% worse Rank #408 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 408th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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. 911 This facility has 18% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 18% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 58 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 56%73% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (56% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 17% better Rank #123 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 123rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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. 44 This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #301 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.80.8 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (0.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).— At avg

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

  • September 11, 2025 follow-up found four deficiencies including failure to report a resident incident and food safety violations, all corrected with accepted plans of correction and staff training.
  • June 26, 2025 monitoring inspection identified 24 deficiencies involving staff training gaps, unsafe poisonous material storage, food contamination risks, medication errors, and incomplete resident assessments.
  • February 28, 2024 follow-up confirmed full implementation of a prior plan of correction resolving privacy, medication storage, and record accuracy issues.

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dresher's city center to Brandywine Dresher Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.56 miles to nearest hospital (Chestnut Hill Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Brandywine Dresher Estates is located in Dresher, 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

Compare Assisted Living around Dresher

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

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Brandywine Dresher Estates
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Dresher
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 95
Rank #166 / 555
No
33
Facility 33
PA AVG 46
Rank #437 / 668
Ab Dresher Operator LLC9
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #123 / 482
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 63
Rank #363 / 482
8.1
Facility 8.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #408 / 482
Profit
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #130 / 361
1.43
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #393 / 485
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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Dresher
105
Facility 105
PA AVG 95
Rank #189 / 555
Yes
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 46
Rank #342 / 668
Hcri Sun III Tenant LP13
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 4
Rank #245 / 482
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #340 / 482
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 63
Rank #316 / 482
4.4
Facility 4.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #277 / 482
Profit
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #113 / 361
1.57
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #309 / 485
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandywine Dresher Estates

What neighborhood is Brandywine Dresher Estates in?

Brandywine Dresher Estates is in the Dresher neighborhood of Dresher.

Who is the owner of Brandywine Dresher Estates?

The legal owner and operator of Brandywine Dresher Estates is Ab Dresher Operator Llc.

Is Brandywine Dresher Estates in a walkable area?

Brandywine Dresher Estates has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brandywine Dresher Estates?

According to PA state health department records, Brandywine Dresher Estates's license number is 144240.

When does Brandywine Dresher Estates's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Brandywine Dresher Estates's license expires on July 2, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brandywine Dresher Estates?

Brandywine Dresher Estates's occupancy is 54%.

How many beds does Brandywine Dresher Estates have?

Brandywine Dresher Estates has 112 beds.

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