Kendal at Longwood

Nursing Home
Overview of Kendal at Longwood
Kendal at Longwood is a senior living community located in Kennett Square, PA. It offers a variety of residential-style cottages and a range of services including personal care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community features numerous amenities such as dining options, fitness facilities, and walking trails.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Pennsylvania average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
7h 24m per day

This home provides 78% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Pennsylvania average: 4h 9m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 64

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Pennsylvania average
Occupancy rate 72.7%
Residents per day (avg) 29
Occupancy rate
72.7%
Residents per day (avg)
29

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 13 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$30.8M
Operating deficit
-$600.1K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$30,816,995.00
Operating deficit
$-600,059.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$13.3M
43.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.1M
Total costs $31.4M
Bed community size
64-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
64%
Occupied Beds
41 of 64
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
PERSONAL CARE HOMES
License Date
January 10, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 185730
CMS Certification Number: 395307
County: CHESTER

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: KENDAL-CROSSLANDS COMMUNITIES, INC.
Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Personal Care
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
In Home Care.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining Room
Cafe with Convenience items
Library
Bank
Gift Shop
Computer Lab
Community Gardens
Meditation Room
Artists Studios
Well-equipped Fitness Center
Fitness Instructors
Indoor and Outdoor Pools
Aquatic and Fitness Classes
6 Miles of Walking Trails
Fenced and Shaded Dog Park
Accredited Arboretum
Certified Wildlife Habitat
Tennis Court
Pickleball Court.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Living Options, Health Services, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Home Care, Culinary, Health & Wellbeing, Fitness.

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dining Room and Cafe with Convenience items available.
Meals Included
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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.

8 visits/inspections

Results

6 with citations

0 without citations

2 complaints

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

Latest inspection

Date:August 7, 2025
Type:Monitoring

41 total citations

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

45 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. 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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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
Kendal at Longwood
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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115
No
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51.6%
28.50
5/5
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5/5
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-
3
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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5/5
3
23
-
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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-
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+91%
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-2%
Brethren Village – Village Manor
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

PA 17543
120
No
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92.6%
$51,792,437.00
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4/5
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8
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Address 31.4 miles from city center

Address KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

88
Total Staff
88
Employees
0
Contractors
19,794
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse136.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse237.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant257.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
62 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
2.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant250258,05091100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse230233,95891100%7.1
Registered Nurse130132,32491100%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,2389099%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,2376470%6.5
Mental Health Service Worker2027046470%5.8
Nurse Practitioner2024996066%8.2
Dietitian1014966268%8
Administrator1014085156%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3032196673%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1011945459%3.6
Qualified Social Worker3031694145%4.1
Nurse Aide in Training1011542022%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant202844954%1.6
Medical Director101411213%3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant202192831%0.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Pennsylvania average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Oct 2023

Total health citations 3
Citations per inspection
1.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.6

3 moderate citations More info Pennsylvania average: 29.5

0 minor citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 05, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 17, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 17, 2022
Corrected

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.5
23% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.1
31% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 34.0%
79% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.9%
13% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 21.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.2%
9% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.8%
49% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
29% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.8%
231% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.1%
84% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.5%
39% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
8% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 93.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.5%
19% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
96% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.9%
21% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

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

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

$8,000 (individual).

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

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

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