Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chester County, PA

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chester County, PA

Overview of Echo Lake – Sagelife Senior Living

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.

Bed community size
104-bed community Rank #191 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #595 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 595th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #254 / 514Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 514 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 514. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
74 / 104
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living - Special Care
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 1, 2026
ExpirationApril 1, 2027
CountyChester
License LevelFULL
License Number147130

Ownership & Operating Entity

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is legally operated by Sage Atwater Tenant Trs Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
38 units
Total beds
104 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Parkinson’s Care

State Inspection Report (PA)

April 8, 2025
113 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #63 / 361 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 63rd out of 361 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 361 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
85 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
74 Residents Served
9 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

3rd Floor
38 Capacity
25 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 72 (97%)
Mobility Need 39 (53%)

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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 111 citations 8 complaints 20 inspections 3 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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

21 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #437 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 437th 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: 62 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 21 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 7 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (76% above)
• Citations per year (76% above)
• Total inspections (82% above)
• Inspections with citations (88% above)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above)
• Total complaints (100% above)
• Complaints per year (100% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (2% below)
Latest Inspection April 8, 2025 Renewal

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. 11163 This facility has 76% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (111 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 76% worse Rank #415 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 415th 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.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 22.212.6 This facility has 76% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (22.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 76% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 5.65.7 This facility has 2% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 2% better Rank #355 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 355th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2011 This facility has 82% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (20 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 82% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 158 This facility has 88% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 88% worse
Inspection citation rate Info 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 Rank #315 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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 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. 84 This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 100% worse Rank #430 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 430th 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.60.8 This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 100% worse

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

  • The April 8, 2025 inspection found 12 deficiencies but accepted and verified full implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
  • The September 18, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated neglect and abuse, including rough handling and improper resident confinement.
  • Fire drill deficiencies recurred from March 2024 through April 2025, with drills held only during daytime hours and without varied schedules.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 28.1 miles from city center Info 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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is located in Malvern, 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

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AL

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IL

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MC

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PC

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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.

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104
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PA AVG 94
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No
11
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PA AVG 46
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62
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20
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PA AVG 4
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111
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PA AVG 63
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5.6
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113
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71.2%
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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).

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103
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PA AVG 94
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35
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74
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15
4
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74
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72
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IL

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MC

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NH

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60
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9
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PA AVG 46
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IL

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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).

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51
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9
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99
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Non-Profit
34
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Frequently Asked Questions about Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living

What neighborhood is Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living in?

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is in the North Atwater Drive neighborhood of Malvern.

Who is the owner of Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living is Sage Atwater Tenant Trs Llc.

Is Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living in a walkable area?

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living?

According to PA state health department records, Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's license number is 147130.

When does Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's license expires on April 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living?

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living's occupancy is 71%.

How many beds does Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living have?

Echo Lake – SageLife Senior Living has 104 beds.

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