Harmony at West Shore

Q: Is Harmony at West Shore in a walkable area?

Harmony at West Shore has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Harmony at West Shore?

According to PA state health department records, Harmony at West Shore's license number is 333810.

Q: When does Harmony at West Shore's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Harmony at West Shore's license expires on December 16, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Harmony at West Shore?

Harmony at West Shore's occupancy is 45%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Harmony at West Shore?

Yes, Harmony at West Shore allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Does Harmony at West Shore operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Harmony at West Shore is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Overview of Harmony at West Shore

The mid-rise at 1910 Technology Pkwy in Mechanicsburg sits in genuinely car-dependent territory; a Walk Score of 6 means almost nothing is reachable on foot, and transportation services on site reflect that reality. What the location trades in walkability, it makes up in space: Harmony at West Shore is a 115-bed community with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments across assisted living, independent living, and a 35-unit Alzheimer’s memory care component.

Current occupancy is 45%, with 52 of 115 beds filled. For families in active placement conversations, that availability is worth noting.

Around-the-clock staffing, nursing services, rehabilitation services, and respite care make up the clinical foundation. A concierge and emergency call system handle day-to-day logistics and safety response. Chef-prepared meals are served in the dining room, and the bistro adds a second option for more casual meals.

The amenity list runs to a library, movie theater, walking paths, and laundry. Pets are welcome, and religious services are available. The community runs several named programs: The Harmony Difference, Harmony Square, and a Wellness Program structured around physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being.

State inspections have historically centered on medication management, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and resident rights.

Operated by Hampden Operations LLC, Harmony at West Shore offers a broad range of living options and on-site memory care in a suburban setting where families willing to plan around car dependence will find genuine availability and a full-service amenity model.

Facility Direct Line (717) 483-4002

115-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 6 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

45%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

52 / 115

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceDecember 16, 2025

ExpirationDecember 16, 2026

CountyCumberland

License LevelFULL

License Number333810

Harmony at West Shore is legally operated by Hampden Operations LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

35 units

Total beds

115 units

Safety Featuresenhanced safety features

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

Library

Dining Room

Bistro

Walking Paths

Movie Theater

Transportation

Laundry

Wellness Program

Religious Services

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 211 citations 9 complaints 16 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

20 points below 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.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% 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

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.	211	63	This facility has 235% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (211 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 235% worse Rank #454 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 454th 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 Average citations per inspection.	13.2	5.7	This facility has 132% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (13.2 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 132% worse Rank #453 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 453rd 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	16	11	This facility has had 45% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (16 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 45% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	11	8	This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	69%	73%	This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (69% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 4% better Rank #266 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th 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 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.	9	4	This facility has 125% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 125% worse Rank #444 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 444th 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 Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.8	0.8	This facility has 125% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 125% worse

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

January 15, 2025 inspection found 12 deficiencies including resident abuse, failure to report abuse, medication errors, privacy violations, and use of prohibited space heaters.
July 2, 2024 inspection identified 31 deficiencies with repeated failures to report abuse, medication management errors, unsafe environment, and confidentiality breaches; plan of correction was fully implemented by October 1, 2024.
April 17, 2024 follow-up confirmed full implementation of plan of correction addressing medication self-administration assessments, prescription currency, and medication storage deficiencies.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 333-423 / 469-771 / 675-871 / 1002-1335 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Harmony at West Shore

1 Bedroom

2 bedroom

Studio

4.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Mechanicsburg's city center to Harmony at West Shore's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.


Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village	AL ADC IL MC NH RESC RC SNF	Mechanicsburg	190 Facility 190 PA AVG 94 Rank #21 / 553	No	22 Facility 22 PA AVG 46 Rank #520 / 667	Messiah Home Inc	89 Facility 89 PA AVG 83 Rank #152 / 460	9	1 Facility 1 PA AVG 4 Rank #107 / 478	77.8% Facility 77.8% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #345 / 478	32 Facility 32 PA AVG 63 Rank #205 / 478	3.6 Facility 3.6 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #221 / 478	Non-Profit	144 Facility 144 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #21 / 356	1.21	78.4%	-	A+
Country Meadows	AL IL MC	Mechanicsburg (Hampden Township)	180 Facility 180 PA AVG 94 Rank #28 / 553	No	41 Facility 41 PA AVG 46 Rank #375 / 667	Country Meadows Of West Shore LLC	88 Facility 88 PA AVG 83 Rank #162 / 460	5	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #184 / 478	60% Facility 60% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #157 / 478	10 Facility 10 PA AVG 63 Rank #49 / 478	2.0 Facility 2.0 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #76 / 478	Profit	-	-	57.8%	-	A+
Harmony at West Shore	AL IL MC	Mechanicsburg	115 Facility 115 PA AVG 94 Rank #151 / 553	Yes	6 Facility 6 PA AVG 46 Rank #628 / 667	Hampden Operations LLC	63 Facility 63 PA AVG 83 Rank #429 / 460	16	9 Facility 9 PA AVG 4 Rank #444 / 478	68.8% Facility 68.8% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #266 / 478	211 Facility 211 PA AVG 63 Rank #454 / 478	13.2 Facility 13.2 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #453 / 478	Profit	-	-	45.2%	studio / 1 bed / 2 bed	-
Ecumenical Retirement Community	AL IL MC	Harrisburg (Susquehanna)	88 Facility 88 PA AVG 94 Rank #263 / 553	Yes	41 Facility 41 PA AVG 46 Rank #375 / 667	Ecumenical Communities Inc	91 Facility 91 PA AVG 83 Rank #112 / 460	10	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #184 / 478	70% Facility 70% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #270 / 478	35 Facility 35 PA AVG 63 Rank #225 / 478	3.5 Facility 3.5 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #215 / 478	Non-Profit	63 Facility 63 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #204 / 356	1.00	71.6%	Studio / Suite	-
The Terraces at Capitol Village	AL MC RC	Harrisburg	64 Facility 64 PA AVG 94 Rank #382 / 553	No	33 Facility 33 PA AVG 46 Rank #436 / 667	Capitol Operator LLC	94 Facility 94 PA AVG 83 Rank #72 / 460	6	1 Facility 1 PA AVG 4 Rank #107 / 478	83.3% Facility 83.3% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #392 / 478	28 Facility 28 PA AVG 63 Rank #182 / 478	4.7 Facility 4.7 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #294 / 478	Profit	68 Facility 68 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #186 / 356	1.17	84.4%	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	A

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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 Harmony at West Shore?

Harmony at West Shore is legally operated by Hampden Operations LLC.

Is Harmony at West Shore in a walkable area?

Harmony at West Shore has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Harmony at West Shore?

According to PA state health department records, Harmony at West Shore's license number is 333810.

When does Harmony at West Shore's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Harmony at West Shore's license expires on December 16, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Harmony at West Shore?

Harmony at West Shore's occupancy is 45%.

Are pets allowed at Harmony at West Shore?

Yes, Harmony at West Shore allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Harmony at West Shore operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Harmony at West Shore is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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