Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks
Located on Barclay Street, Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks is a nursing home in Newtown, Pennsylvania, that offers a wide range of care options within a 36-bed setting. These include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, hospice services, and respite care, with 24-hour staffing available to support residents at all times.
Operating at 64% occupancy, the community has 23 older adults currently in residence. Furthermore, residents have access to many nearby services and amenities without relying heavily on transportation, as its surrounding area is highly walkable with a Walk Score of 83.
The community’s staffing structure focuses on addressing residents’ personal care needs and ongoing medical supervision. In connection, registered nurses are part of the daily care team, providing approximately 48 minutes of care per resident, while nursing aides provide about 2 hours and 26 minutes of direct support. Additionally, LPNs or LVNs contribute around 1 hour and 3 minutes per resident.
With a focus on nutrition and quality, the community serves meals with fresh local ingredients. Amenities include a beauty salon and barber shop, enclosed outdoor areas for gardening activities, and spacious common areas for social programs and personal use. Monitored entrances and 24-hour staff oversight are among the security measures provided.
Medication management and safety procedures, particularly regarding staff training and the secure handling of hazardous materials, are among the recurring concerns identified through state inspections. For families exploring care options, it would be beneficial to discuss these areas of concern and measures taken to maintain compliance.
About this community
Occupancy
Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks is legally operated by Chandler Hall Health Services Inc.
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.
Waivers
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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
10vs 0.9 avg↑ 1011% 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.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (49% below)
• Citations per year (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (19% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (22% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 32 | 63 | This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (32 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 49% better Rank #205 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 205th 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. |
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Citations per year
| 6.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 49% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 49% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 19% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 19% better Rank #290 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 290th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 11 | This facility has had 36% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (7 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 36% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 57% | 73% | This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (57% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 16% better Rank #137 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 137th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The September 22, 2025 follow-up inspection confirmed full implementation of the plan of correction for four prior deficiencies including abuse reporting and unlocked poisonous materials.
- The March 6, 2025 renewal inspection found eight deficiencies involving staff training, food safety, medication management, fire drill evacuation, and preadmission screening.
- The facility showed a pattern of unlocked poisonous materials accessible to residents in multiple inspections from 2021 through 2025 despite repeated citations and corrections.
Quality of care over time
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks
Who is the owner of Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks?
Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks is legally operated by Chandler Hall Health Services Inc.
Is Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks in a walkable area?
Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks?
According to PA state health department records, Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks's license number is 129870.
When does Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks's license expires on February 28, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks?
Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks's occupancy is 64%.
Does Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks on this page.
Does Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. – Hicks is registered as a non-profit in PA.
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