Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Kendal at Longwood is a 78-bed nursing home in Kennett Square, in the rolling farm country of Chester County, Pennsylvania. It accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families various routes to cover care. Operated by Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc, under owner Edward Plasha, the home typically runs at around 53 percent occupancy, averaging a stay length of 129 days. This reflects a blend of short-term rehabilitation and active nursing care stays.
The facility emphasizes skilled rehabilitation services, respite care, and long-term nursing support. With a doctor on staff and 24-hour staffing, the community supports residents through recovery and daily care needs. Overall, residents receive roughly 7 hours and 24 minutes of nursing care each day, denoting consistent access to clinical support and hands-on help with daily activities. The setting is notable for its breadth of amenities and lifestyle options that transcend typical nursing home offerings. Inside, the community features a full dining room and cafe, a library, art studios, a well-equipped fitness center with instructors, and an indoor pool. The grounds include an accredited arboretum, a certified wildlife habitat, 6 miles of walking trails, a fenced dog park, and courts for tennis and pickleball. There’s also a meditation room, computer lab, bank, gift shop, and community gardens. The location’s walkability rates 83 out of 100, so most errands can be handled on foot, and family visitors will find the surrounding area easy to navigate.
Health department state inspections have confirmed the home’s management responsiveness. Surprise monitoring visits have found no deficiencies, and renewal inspections have documented corrections to food protection and medical evaluation processes. This pattern portrays an active commitment to maintaining care standards.
Seeing the physical space firsthand and conversing with current residents and families can be especially beneficial for residents and families weighing a nursing home choice. Doing so helps them obtain a sense of daily life and the programming breadth that distinguishes one community from another.
Kendal at Longwood is legally operated by Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 41 | 63 | This facility has 35% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (41 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 35% better Rank #253 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 253rd 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.1 | 5.7 | This facility has 11% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (5.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 11% better Rank #326 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 326th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 11 | This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 75% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse Rank #312 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 312th 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better |
State average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Oct 2023
State average 31.3
State average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.3
State average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 0 | 31 | 8,186 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 4,133 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 2,561 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,301 | 87 | 95% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,029 | 63 | 68% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 976 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 391 | 50 | 54% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 377 | 48 | 52% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 246 | 56 | 61% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 43 | 47% | 3.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 149 | 59 | 64% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 46 | 50% | 1.6 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 21 | 23% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 23 | 25% | 0.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Kendal at Longwood from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kennett Square's city center to Kendal at Longwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Kendal at Longwood is legally operated by Kendal-Crosslands Communities, Inc.
Kendal at Longwood has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to PA state health department records, Kendal at Longwood's license number is 185730.
According to PA state health department records, Kendal at Longwood's license expires on October 1, 2026.
Kendal at Longwood's occupancy is 53%.
Yes, Kendal at Longwood allows residents to bring their pets.
Kendal at Longwood is registered as a non-profit in PA.
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