Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
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Occupancy
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.
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PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
1vs 0.9 avg↑ 11% 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 (576% above)
• Citations per year (576% above)
• Citations per inspection (225% above)
• Total inspections (109% above)
• Inspections with citations (125% above)
• Inspection citation rate (7% above)
• Total complaints (150% above)
• Complaints per year (150% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 426 | 63 | This facility has 576% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (426 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 576% worse |
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Citations per year
| 85.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 576% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (85.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 576% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 18.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 225% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (18.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 225% worse |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 23 | 11 | This facility has 109% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (23 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 109% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 18 | 8 | This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (18 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 125% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 78% | 73% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (78% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 5% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 10 | 4 | This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (10 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 150% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 0.8 | This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 150% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of multiple deficiencies related mainly to staff training, medication management, resident assessments and support plans, and unsafe storage of poisonous materials. Several complaint investigations substantiated issues including breaches of confidentiality, inadequate supervision, abuse and neglect resulting in serious harm and death, and failure to report incidents timely. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent clean inspection suggests some improvement following prior findings, though earlier reports documented ongoing challenges in compliance.
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Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is located in CHESTER, Pennsylvania.
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2.9 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living
Who is the owner of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?
The legal owner and operator of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is Vs Wallingford Llc.
Is Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?
According to PA state health department records, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's license number is 141411.
When does Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's license expires on 30/01/2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living's occupancy is 51%.
How many beds does Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living have?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has 130 beds.
Has Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living has had 426 recently reported deficiencies.
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