Country Meadows Retirement Community

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Country Meadows Retirement Community?

Country Meadows Retirement Community's occupancy is 67%.

Q: Does Country Meadows Retirement Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Country Meadows Retirement Community is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Q: How many beds does Country Meadows Retirement Community have?

Country Meadows Retirement Community has 190 beds.

Overview of Country Meadows Retirement Community

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.

Facility Direct Line (610) 395-7160

190-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

43 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 49 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

127 / 190

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJanuary 31, 2026

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027

CountyDauphin

License LevelFULL

License Number342830

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

44 units

Total beds

190 units

Staffing

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

ContactMr. Michael Leader, President & CEO

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

183 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

131 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

137 Residents Served

6 Current Residents

44 Capacity

34 Residents Served

Dining

Fitness Programs

Salon And Spa Services

Scheduled Transportation

Pet-Friendly Environment

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 13 citations 2 complaints 5 inspections 6 waivers

Inspection Score

3 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers 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 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

Latest Inspection July 10, 2024 Follow Up

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 assisted living residence (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. 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 year Average citations per year since 2021.	2.6	12.6	This facility has 79% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 79% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.6	5.7	This facility has 54% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 55% better
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 assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better
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 assisted living residence (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. 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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 assisted living residence (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. 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 Average complaints per year since 2021.	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.

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?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Fitness and Recreation

1.2 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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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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

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%.

Does Country Meadows Retirement Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Country Meadows Retirement Community is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Country Meadows Retirement Community have?

Country Meadows Retirement Community has 190 beds.

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