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Frederick Living – Aspen Village

ZIEGLERVILLE, PA 19492 View Map

Frederick Living – Aspen Village is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Frederick Living - Aspen Village is a continuing care retirement community located in Zieglerville, PA. It offers a range of services including independent living, personal care, memory support, and skilled nursing. The community is committed to providing a vibrant lifestyle enriched with meaningful activities and a sense of belonging.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.97/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 31

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

51.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 17 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$25.4M

Operating deficit

-$742.8K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$25,380,804.00

Operating deficit

$-742,752.00

Payroll costs

$8.4M

33% of revenue

Other operating costs

$17.5M

Total costs $25.8M

31-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

PERSONAL CARE HOMES

Additional licensing details

License number: 132580

CMS Certification Number: 395656

County: MONTGOMERY

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: FREDERICK MENNONITE COMMUNITY

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Personal Care

Memory Support

Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Results

11 with citations

0 without citations

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4 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

49 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Waivers: 0

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Frederick Living – Aspen Village

SNF

PA 19492

GARDEN SPOT COMMUNITIES

51.5%

$7,053,422.00

$8,367,521.00

118.6%

30.10

5/5

4.9711

5/5

Arbutus Park Manor

SNF

PA 15904

176

BEGLIN, JULIAN

64.7%

$15,050,542.00

$8,441,928.00

56.1%

99.30

5/5

4.6620

3/5

5/5

Artman Lutheran Home

SNF

PA 19002

187

ENGSTROM, PAUL

94.4%

$28,157,874.00

$10,424,248.00

37%

56.90

5/5

4.4263

3/5

5/5

Christ the King Manor

SNF

PA 15801

160

BADACH, ANN

192.6%

$22,878,610.00

$11,020,988.00

48.2%

119.60

3/5

4.0471

4/5

1/5

Chestnut Hill Lodge

SNF

Glenside

181

CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC

92.1%

$18,643,473.00

$5,460,491.00

29.3%

161.50

3/5

4.1846

3/5

2/5

Frederick Living – Aspen Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 19492

Bed Count: 61

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GARDEN SPOT COMMUNITIES

CCN: 395656

Occupancy: 51.5%

Home Revenue: $7,053,422.00

Payroll Costs: $8,367,521.00

Payroll %: 118.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 30.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.9711

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Arbutus Park Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 15904

Bed Count: 176

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BEGLIN, JULIAN

CCN: 396069

Occupancy: 64.7%

Home Revenue: $15,050,542.00

Payroll Costs: $8,441,928.00

Payroll %: 56.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.30

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6620

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Artman Lutheran Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 19002

Bed Count: 187

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ENGSTROM, PAUL

CCN: 395922

Occupancy: 94.4%

Home Revenue: $28,157,874.00

Payroll Costs: $10,424,248.00

Payroll %: 37%

Avg Residents/Day: 56.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4263

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Christ the King Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 15801

Bed Count: 160

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BADACH, ANN

CCN: 395460

Occupancy: 192.6%

Home Revenue: $22,878,610.00

Payroll Costs: $11,020,988.00

Payroll %: 48.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 119.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0471

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Chestnut Hill Lodge

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Glenside

Bed Count: 181

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 395334

Occupancy: 92.1%

Home Revenue: $18,643,473.00

Payroll Costs: $5,460,491.00

Payroll %: 29.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 161.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1846

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

ZIEGLERVILLE, PA 19492

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117

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

15,388

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	8.8	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	27	8.7	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	51	8.5	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

88 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

6.2hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

3.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

1.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

15.3%

of total hours from contractors

2,349 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 35 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 20 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	16	35	51	5,923	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	10	0	10	2,708	91	100%	8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	20	27	2,649	91	100%	8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,577	84	92%	5.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	517	68	75%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	448	56	62%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	320	40	44%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	208	26	29%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	180	62	68%	2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	147	49	54%	2.8
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	104	55	60%	1.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	77	38	42%	1.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	20	3	3%	6.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	12	7	8%	1.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	3	5	5%	0.5

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Total Health inspections 2

70% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Oct 2023

Total Health citations 4

87% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 31.3

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 4 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 4

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 26, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 04, 2021

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 04, 2021

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 04, 2021

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Garden Spot Communities

Resident Census by Payment Source

30 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (3.3%)

Medicaid 14 (46.7%)

Private Pay/Other 15 (50%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.9

10% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score 24.6

11% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.1%

11% above Pennsylvania average.

Walking Ability Worsened 20.5%

3% below Pennsylvania average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.2%

20% above Pennsylvania average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.9%

73% below Pennsylvania average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.4%

38% below Pennsylvania average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.5%

99% above Pennsylvania average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Pennsylvania average.

Antipsychotic Use 27.8%

63% above Pennsylvania average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

15% above Pennsylvania average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Pennsylvania average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.4%

49% below Pennsylvania average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.7%

35% better than Pennsylvania average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.1%

102% worse than Pennsylvania average

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

46% better than Pennsylvania average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Frederick Living – Aspen Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 51.5% ↓ 0.1pp vs 2022

Net Income -$742,752 ↑ ~$4.4M vs 2022

Total Payroll $10,755,832 ↑ ~$46K vs 2022

Profit Margin -10.5% ↑ 67.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.0%	92.2%	91.9%	94.2%	94.4%	91.2%	91.7%	89.5%	86.6%	74.6%	64.5%	51.6%	51.5%
Beds	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61
Net Income	$39,940	-$913,809	-$197,812	$173,458	$1,090,390	$823,160	$1,284,512	-$393,621	-$663,436	-$281,021	-$951,954	-$5,133,885	-$742,752
Gross Revenue	$7,815,909	$8,027,768	$8,462,299	$8,976,504	$9,075,928	$9,456,147	$9,761,273	$9,706,690	$10,350,812	$8,836,106	$7,889,672	$6,591,793	$7,053,422
Operating Expenses	$16,887,038	$17,396,141	$17,663,692	$17,843,835	$18,211,389	$19,537,953	$20,780,180	$22,192,024	$24,812,190	$23,558,879	$24,955,295	$24,275,264	$23,694,003
Net Patient Revenue	$6,874,339	$6,683,278	$6,909,213	$7,507,593	$7,850,023	$7,634,575	$7,874,587	$7,680,649	$7,563,089	$6,394,085	$6,083,947	$4,670,958	$4,925,875
Total Payroll	$8,835,922	$9,084,374	$9,254,478	$9,659,840	$9,818,431	$10,760,310	$11,172,680	$11,437,093	$12,639,402	$12,069,183	$11,814,030	$10,709,642	$10,755,832
Profit Margin %	0.5%	-11.4%	-2.3%	1.9%	12.0%	8.7%	13.2%	-4.1%	-6.4%	-3.2%	-12.1%	-77.9%	-10.5%
Medicare %	11.6%	13.5%	12.7%	19.0%	16.3%	12.8%	13.9%	12.6%	15.2%	9.9%	13.0%	4.2%	2.6%
Medicaid %	0.0%	28.8%	24.3%	23.7%	23.3%	19.6%	20.3%	25.3%	27.6%	34.6%	26.3%	39.7%	48.6%
Private %	88.4%	57.7%	62.9%	57.2%	60.5%	67.6%	65.8%	62.1%	57.2%	55.5%	60.7%	56.1%	48.8%
Revenue/Day	$325	$325	$338	$358	$373	$375	$386	$385	$392	$384	$423	$406	$429
Cost/Day	$799	$845	$863	$851	$866	$960	$1,018	$1,113	$1,287	$1,414	$1,737	$2,113	$2,065
Avg Length of Stay	234.9 days	185.4 days	172.0 days	103.3 days	155.8 days	140.4 days	134.3 days	126.2 days	89.2 days	183.1 days	191.6 days	261.2 days	409.8 days

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).

Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).

PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

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 Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

Frederick Living – Aspen Village

Frederick Living – Aspen Village is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Frederick Living – Aspen… is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Frederick Living – Aspen Village

Frederick Living – Aspen Village is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Frederick Living – Aspen… is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

12 visits/inspections

Results

4 complaints

49 total citations

1 enforcement action

Inspection Reports

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Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

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Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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