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Country Meadows Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Hershey, PA
Exterior view of Country Meadows Retirement Community Interior view of a welcoming lobby area Interior common area with a billiard table and seating Interior dining room setup with table and chairs Two residents enjoying a meal in the dining room Senior resident holding a photo frame with a positive message A senior couple sitting together on a sofa

Country Meadows Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Hershey, PA
451 Sand Hill Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Country Meadows Retirement Community

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With 44 years of care, Country Meadows Retirement Community is a personal care home in Hershey, Pennsylvania, that provides independent living, assisted living, personal care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, and hospice services. This 190-bed community is operated by Country Meadows of Hershey Associates, and features studio, alcove, and one-bedroom floor plans in a two-story setting. It is currently at 67% occupancy, with 127 beds occupied.

Along with 24-hour staffing, the community offers restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, fitness programs, salon and spa services, rehabilitation, and the Dynamic Living Program, which includes outings, entertainment, and social activities. Pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions. Located near downtown Hershey, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.

State inspections have focused on medication management, staff training, documentation, and care planning, with corrective actions implemented and compliance verified through follow-up reviews.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 190 Rank #21 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 552 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
44 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #292 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd out of 657 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
49 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #290 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 494 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 494. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
127 / 190
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
CountyDauphin
License LevelFULL
License Number342830

Ownership & Operating Entity

Country Meadows Retirement Community is legally operated by Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
44 units
Total beds
190 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

October 22, 2025
183 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #3 / 357 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 3rd out of 357 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 357 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.
131 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
137 Residents Served
6 Hospice Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Connections
44 Capacity
34 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 137 (100%)
Mobility Need 46 (34%)
Physical Disability 3 (2%)
Intellectual Disability 7 (5%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Fitness Center
Salon
Spa
Scheduled Transportation
Pet Friendly
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living and Personal Care, Restorative Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

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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.

Waivers Info A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg
  • Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
    6
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 567% higher than PA avg

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.

Overall vs. PA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (19% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (79% below)
• Citations per inspection (49% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)

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. 1363 This facility has 79% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (13 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 79% better Rank #67 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 67th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.65.05 This facility has 49% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2.6 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 49% better Rank #133 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 133rd 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 511 This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (5 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 48 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 80%67% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (80% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 13% worse Rank #358 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 358th 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 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. 24 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.40.8 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hershey's city center to Country Meadows Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Country Meadows Retirement Community is located in Hershey, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Country Meadows Retirement Community

Who is the owner of Country Meadows Retirement Community?

Country Meadows Retirement Community is legally operated by Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates.

Is Country Meadows Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Country Meadows Retirement Community 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 Country Meadows Retirement Community?

According to PA state health department records, Country Meadows Retirement Community's license number is 342830.

When does Country Meadows Retirement Community's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Country Meadows Retirement Community's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Country Meadows Retirement Community?

Country Meadows Retirement Community's occupancy is 67%.

How long has Country Meadows Retirement Community been in business?

Country Meadows Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 44 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Country Meadows Retirement Community?

Yes, Country Meadows Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

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