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LECOM at Village Square

LECOM at Village Square is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

LECOM at Village Square is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

LECOM at Village Square

LECOM at Village Square

LECOM at Village Square is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

LECOM at Village Square is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

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Overview of LECOM at Village Square
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LECOM at Village Square is a reputable skilled nursing facility with 110 beds, excelling in short-term rehabilitation and long-term placement while adhering to assisted living guidelines. Situated in Erie, Pennsylvania, it places a strong emphasis on resident well-being, offering a diverse array of activities and programs that not only promote physical health but also foster social engagement and intellectual stimulation.
This home also provides residents with access to a therapy gym, a restaurant, a full-service beauty salon and spa, family lounges, and various room options, including private ones designed to be non-permeable and hypoallergenic. Customized furniture, such as convertible loveseats and lift chairs, enhances senior comfort, and flatscreen televisions offer entertainment. Whether you’re in need of assisted living near you or comprehensive skilled nursing care, LECOM at Village Square has all the essential elements to cater to your unique needs.

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What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The staff, particularly nurses and aides, are consistently praised for their excellent care and dedication to residents, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Care & staff

Cleanliness, hygiene, and facility upkeep

There is a notable issue with facility maintenance and cleanliness, including irregular room cleaning and inadequate room amenities, which detracts from the overall comfort and experience.

Cleanliness

Managed by Timothy S. McGahen

Administrator and Chief Financial Officer

Timothy S. McGahen serves as the Administrator and Chief Financial Officer, providing leadership and financial oversight to the community. His dual role ensures both operational excellence and fiscal responsibility at LECOM at Village Square.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.69/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 110

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Pennsylvania average
Occupancy rate 66.7%
Residents per day (avg) 91
Occupancy rate
66.7%
Residents per day (avg)
91

Who this home usually serves

Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs
How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$10.3M
Operating deficit
-$796.1K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$10,285,679.00
Operating deficit
$-796,075.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.3M
41.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.6M
Total costs $10.9M

This home is owned by Fierro, Vincent

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 395672

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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The Residence at Presque Isle Bay The Residence at Presque Isle Bay
Type of care: AL
Community: PA 16507
Bed Count: 138
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: INTEGRACARE ERIE LLC
LECOM at Village Square LECOM at Village Square
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: FIERRO, VINCENT
CCN: 395672
Occupancy: 66.7%
Home Revenue: $9,983,349.00
Payroll Costs: $4,299,479.00
Payroll %: 43.1%
Avg Residents/Day: 90.80
Overall Rating: 3/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6913
Health Insp Rating: 2/5
Staffing Rating: 4/5
QM Rating: 5/5
Number of Fines: 2
Asbury Springhill Asbury Springhill
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
Brookside Homes Brookside Homes
Type of care: AL
Community: Erie
Pets Allowed: No
Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Elmwood Gardens Retirement Community Elmwood Gardens Retirement Community
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community HealthChoices (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).
  • Services: 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
  • 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.
  • Services: 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)
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (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.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (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.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

PA Medicaid CHC

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Requirements:
  • 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).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: 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.).
Official Program Page
PA OPTIONS

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Official Program Page

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