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Country Meadows Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Hershey, PA
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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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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.

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Bed community size
190-bed community Rank #21 / 553Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 553 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
44 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #292 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd out of 667 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #290 / 507Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 507 homes in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 507. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
127 / 190
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

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

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Michael Leader, President & CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 3rd out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 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.
131 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
137 Residents Served
6 Current 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 Programs
Salon And Spa Services
Scheduled Transportation
Pet-Friendly Environment
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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 13 citations 2 complaints 5 inspections 6 waivers
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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 for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes (83/100)

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
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (79% below)
• Citations per inspection (54% 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 #75 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 75th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.65.7 This facility has 54% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 54% better Rank #141 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 141st 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 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%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 #365 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 365th 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 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 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.
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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 10, 2024 follow-up inspection found the facility fully implemented the plan of correction for prior deficiencies related to resident abuse and medication documentation.
  • July 10, 2024 inspection identified four deficiencies including resident-to-resident abuse with inadequate staff intervention and medication labeling errors in the secured dementia care unit.
  • April 4, 2023 renewal inspection cited seven deficiencies involving medication management, unlocked medications, unsealed food, and insufficient CPR-trained staff, with plans of correction accepted and implemented by May 2023.
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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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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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