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A community that prioritizes residents to embrace their new chapter of their lives, Echo Lake promotes a lifestyle centered on you or your loved one. With their independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities– each home is tailored to your own care. Families of residents entrust the wellness and lifestyle of their loved ones at the astonishing Echo Lake– providing as evidence of their quality service. As a member of the SageLife group, it is in Echo Lake’s mission to empower, encourage, and elevate the lives of each resident; with the intention of creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort where seniors can feel amplified in finding new possibilities in the community.. The goal of Echo Lake is to unleash the power in you to live a fulfilling life.
And with their upscale technological amenities, Echo Lake ranks among one of the best upscale senior living communities: movie theater, studios, private rooms (for family and gatherings), and an outdoor sports court– just a list of some of their beautifully designed all-inclusive amenities. Some of their essential services include: personal assistance, concierge services, housekeeping, security, and fitness and wellness center. They also offer respite stays that essentially allow for residents to feel no obligation to sign a long-term contract; they can just for as long as they need. The community also consists of 4 kids of level of care; with each care level fee included in the monthly rental. Residents’ families are open to visitation anytime, but overnight stays in the guest room would cost an additional fee.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is legally operated by Sage Atwater Tenant Trs Llc.
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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.
Well below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 54 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 111 | 63 | This facility has 76% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (111 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 76% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 22.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 76% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (22.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 76% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 5.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 2% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 2% better |
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.
| 20 | 11 | This facility has 82% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (20 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 82% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 8 | This facility has 88% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 88% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 75% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse |
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.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.6 | 0.8 | This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 100% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 8, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to staff training, sanitary conditions, food storage, and fire drills, with the submitted plan of correction fully implemented. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including resident abuse and neglect, medication management errors, fire safety procedure lapses, and training deficiencies, with several substantiated complaints leading to staff terminations but no license suspensions or fines listed in the available reports. Main themes across inspections involved resident care concerns such as abuse and neglect, staff training gaps, medication errors, and food safety and sanitation issues. Complaint investigations were mostly substantiated when related to abuse and neglect, while other complaints were unsubstantiated or resolved with accepted plans of correction. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with compliance, though plans of correction have been accepted and implemented repeatedly, indicating efforts toward improvement despite recurring findings.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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28.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Malvern's city center to Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.04 miles to nearest hospital (Paoli Hospital)
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Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Fieldstone at Chester Springs |
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.
PC Personal Care | Chester Springs | 132 | No | 46 | Chester Springs Senior Living Partners, LLC | 6 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#111 / 481 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#394 / 481 | 19
Facility
19
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#110 / 481 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#196 / 481 | Profit | 99
Facility
99
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#103 / 361 | 1.29 |
53.0%
Facility
53.0%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#398 / 495 | Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Room | B+ |
| 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. | Coatesville | 120 | Yes | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#41 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living |
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. | Malvern (North Atwater Drive) | 104 | No | 11 | Sage Atwater Tenant Trs LLC | 20 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#429 / 481 | 75%
Facility
75%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#314 / 481 | 111
Facility
111
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#414 / 481 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#354 / 481 | Profit | 113
Facility
113
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#63 / 361 | 1.53 |
71.2%
Facility
71.2%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#238 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| 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. | West Chester (North Franklin Street) | 103 | No | 35 | Barclay Friends | 15 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#301 / 481 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#222 / 481 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#364 / 481 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#316 / 481 | Non-Profit | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#176 / 361 | 1.41 |
49.5%
Facility
49.5%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#417 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Kendal-Crosslands Communities |
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. | Kennett Square | 51 | No | 9 | Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc. | 6 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#111 / 481 | 33.3%
Facility
33.3%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#25 / 481 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#37 / 481 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#36 / 481 | Non-Profit | 34
Facility
34
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#308 / 361 | 1.00 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#279 / 495 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is in the North Atwater Drive neighborhood of Malvern.
The legal owner and operator of Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is Sage Atwater Tenant Trs Llc.
Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's license number is 147130.
According to PA state health department records, Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's license expires on April 1, 2027.
Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's occupancy is 71%.
Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living has 104 beds.
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