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Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Hershey, PA, Country Meadows Retirement Community is an respected senior living community providing independent living, personal care, memory support, and restorative services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans including one-bedroom, studio, semi-private, and alcove apartments are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and passionate team, the community ensures its residents a retirement like no other.
Experience its top-of-the-line amenities and services including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation. Boost physical health and endurance through fitness activities coordinated by a professional team. Enjoy its vibrant Dynamic Living Program encompassing outings, entertainment, and socializing. Meet new friends and build lasting memories in this beautiful community. At Country Meadows Retirement Community, seniors are assured of a worthwhile living experience.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Country Meadows Retirement Community is legally operated by Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
3 points above the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #193 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 193rd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes (83/100)
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 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
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 63 | This facility has 79% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (13 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 79% better Rank #73 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 73rd 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 79% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 54% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 54% better Rank #142 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 142nd 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 11 | This facility has 55% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (5 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 55% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 80% | 73% | This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (80% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 7% worse Rank #367 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 367th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #186 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th 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. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hershey's city center to Country Meadows Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Country Meadows Retirement Community is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Lima Estates |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Media | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 |
62.3%
Facility
62.3%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#333 / 514 | -21% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#77 / 203 | +122% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | - | - | - | - | 5 | A+ |
24
Facility
24
PA AVG
46
Rank
#511 / 668 | - | $22.3M
Facility
$22.3M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#109 / 205 | $8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#130 / 205 | 38.9%
Facility
38.9%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#162 / 205 | 395492 | ||||
| Kirkland Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Bethlehem | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
94
Rank
#383 / 555 |
46.9%
Facility
46.9%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#450 / 514 | -40% | 4.30
Facility
4.30
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#89 / 203 | +46% | +4% | $21.6k
Facility
$21.6k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#51 / 203 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#111 / 203 | - | 30 | A+ |
12
Facility
12
PA AVG
46
Rank
#591 / 668 | Presbyterian Homes, Inc. | $29.5M
Facility
$29.5M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#66 / 205 | $9.2M
Facility
$9.2M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#119 / 205 | 31.2%
Facility
31.2%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#190 / 205 | 395916 | ||||
| Freedom Village at Brandywine |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Coatesville | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#46 / 514 | +15% | 4.23
Facility
4.23
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#98 / 203 | +31% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | - | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#30 / 203 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 203 | - | 46 | A+ |
9
Facility
9
PA AVG
46
Rank
#603 / 668 | Danielle Geyer | $38.0M
Facility
$38.0M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#40 / 205 | $14.5M
Facility
$14.5M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#54 / 205 | 38.1%
Facility
38.1%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#167 / 205 | 396062 | ||||
| Barclay Friends |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | West Chester (North Franklin Street) | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
94
Rank
#196 / 555 |
49.5%
Facility
49.5%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#434 / 514 | -37% | 4.70
Facility
4.70
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#61 / 203 | +12% | +13% | $9.4k
Facility
$9.4k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#147 / 206 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
83
Rank
#348 / 460 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#1 / 203 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#1 / 203 | - | 61 | A+ |
35
Facility
35
PA AVG
46
Rank
#421 / 668 | Barclay Friends | $24.1M
Facility
$24.1M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#96 / 205 | $13.0M
Facility
$13.0M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#68 / 205 | 53.9%
Facility
53.9%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#56 / 205 | 395848 |
The legal owner and operator of Country Meadows Retirement Community is Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates.
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.
According to PA state health department records, Country Meadows Retirement Community's license number is 342830.
According to PA state health department records, Country Meadows Retirement Community's license expires on January 31, 2027.
Country Meadows Retirement Community's occupancy is 67%.
Country Meadows Retirement Community has 190 beds.
Country Meadows Retirement Community has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
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