Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Brookdale Grandon Farms
Brookdale Grandon Farms has been a fixture on Grandon Way in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for 48 years. It’s a 120-bed community that handles assisted living, memory care, and residential care. You’ll find a 30-unit Secured Dementia Care Unit there, which currently supports 21 residents.
If you’re planning to visit, keep in mind the area has a Walk Score of 4. Essentially, you’ll need a car or some form of transportation to get anywhere off-site. On the plus side, the Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital is just over a mile away, which is helpful if you or your loved one needs quick access to follow-up care.
The facility is currently at 63% capacity, with 75 of the 120 beds filled. For budgeting, assisted living costs $3,800 per month, while memory care is $9,960 per month. They offer studio and one-bedroom floor plans. You’ll find licensed nurses and CNAs on-site 24/7. They also handle support services like lab testing, therapy, podiatry, hearing checks, and medical transport; plus, housekeeping is included.
The common areas are well-designed for a variety of needs. There’s a library, a beauty and barber shop, a chapel, a private dining room, a game room, walking paths, and plenty of green space. The kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients, and the activity calendar is quite active, with options like B-fit fitness classes, card games, movie nights, and pet therapy. And yes, pets are welcome, which is always a bonus.
Looking at the history, state inspections have generally focused on medication management, environmental safety, care documentation, and resident rights. Ms. Denise Warren is the current Interim CEO. If you’re looking for a long-standing, full-service place in Mechanicsburg with a solid dementia unit and reliable on-site support, this is definitely a community worth considering.
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About this community
Brookdale Grandon Farms is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation.
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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.
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PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
5vs 0.9 avg↑ 456% higher than PA avg
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 per inspection (35% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (14% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (6% below)
• Total complaints (25% below)
• Complaints per year (25% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 54 | 63 | This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (54 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 14% better Rank #302 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 302nd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 6.8 | 5.05 | This facility has 35% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.8 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 35% worse Rank #385 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 385th out of 478 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 8 | 11 | This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 63% | 67% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (63% vs. PA avg 67%).↓ 4% better Rank #182 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 478 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #242 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.6 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 25% better |
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Grandon Farms
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4.1 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village | AL ADC IL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Mechanicsburg | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
94
Rank
#21 / 552 | No |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
47
Rank
#520 / 657 | Messiah Home Inc | 9 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 78%
Facility
78%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#338 / 478 | 32
Facility
32
PA AVG
63
Rank
#197 / 478 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#213 / 478 | Non-Profit | 144
Facility
144
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#21 / 357 | 1.21 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#171 / 494 | - | A+ |
| Brookdale Grandon Farms | AL MC RESC | Mechanicsburg | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 552 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
PA AVG
47
Rank
#644 / 657 | Emeritus Corporation | 8 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#242 / 478 | 63%
Facility
63%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#182 / 478 | 54
Facility
54
PA AVG
63
Rank
#302 / 478 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#385 / 478 | For-Profit | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#161 / 357 | 1.52 |
62.5%
Facility
62.5%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#322 / 494 | studio / 1 bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Grayson View | AL IL MC RESC | Selinsgrove | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#239 / 552 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#621 / 657 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#403 / 478 | 61%
Facility
61%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#174 / 478 | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
63
Rank
#373 / 478 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#263 / 478 | For-Profit | 104
Facility
104
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#87 / 357 | 1.30 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#111 / 494 | Studio | A+ |
| Ecumenical Retirement Community | AL IL MC | Harrisburg (Susquehanna) | 88
Facility
88
PA AVG
94
Rank
#263 / 552 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
PA AVG
47
Rank
#375 / 657 | Ecumenical Communities Inc | 10 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#184 / 478 | 70%
Facility
70%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#262 / 478 | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
63
Rank
#217 / 478 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#207 / 478 | Non-Profit | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#204 / 357 | 1.00 |
71.6%
Facility
71.6%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#247 / 494 | Studio / Suite | - |
| The Terraces at Capitol Village | AL MC RC | Harrisburg | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
94
Rank
#382 / 552 | No |
33
Facility
33
PA AVG
47
Rank
#436 / 657 | Capitol Operator LLC | 6 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 83%
Facility
83%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#385 / 478 | 28
Facility
28
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 478 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#289 / 478 | For-Profit | 68
Facility
68
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#186 / 357 | 1.17 |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#108 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
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Brookdale Grandon Farms is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Grandon Farms
Who is the owner of Brookdale Grandon Farms?
Brookdale Grandon Farms is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation.
Is Brookdale Grandon Farms in a walkable area?
Brookdale Grandon Farms has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Grandon Farms?
According to PA state health department records, Brookdale Grandon Farms's license number is 316120.
When does Brookdale Grandon Farms's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Brookdale Grandon Farms's license expires on January 17, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Grandon Farms?
Brookdale Grandon Farms's occupancy is 63%.
How long has Brookdale Grandon Farms been in business?
Brookdale Grandon Farms has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Grandon Farms have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Grandon Farms on this page.
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