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Overview of Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates is a senior care facility located in Media, Pennsylvania. It offers a range of services including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care. The facility is known for its commitment to providing compassionate care and support for seniors.

(610) 358-4946

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

5/5

Pennsylvania average: 3.9/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Pennsylvania average: 3.5/5

Staffing

5/5

Pennsylvania average: 4.1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Pennsylvania average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

5h 30m per day

This home provides 20% more nursing time per resident than the Pennsylvania average.

Pennsylvania average: 4h 35m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 61

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

96.7%

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

79% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$27.9M

Operating deficit

-$1.0M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$27,929,701.00

Operating deficit

$-1,017,384.00

Payroll costs

$9.5M

34% of revenue

Other operating costs

$19.4M

Total costs $28.9M

61-bed community

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

97%

In line with Pennsylvania average

Occupied beds

59 / 61

Average residents 103 per day

License details

Facility type

Assisted Living - Special Care

Status

Licensed

Issuance July 5, 2025

County: DELAWARE

Additional licensing details

License number: 138900

CMS Certification Number: 395736

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES INC

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Respite Care

Results

4 with citations

0 without citations

Pennsylvania average: 4 complaint visits

Pennsylvania average: 8 inspections with citations

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0 complaints

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

Pennsylvania average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:July 31, 2025

Type:Follow Up

22 total citations

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

Pennsylvania average: 66 citations

22 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

Inspections

Total health inspections 1

State average 6.7

Last Health inspection on May 2023

Total health citations 3

Citations per inspection

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 0

100% better than State average

State average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

0 critical citations State average: 0.3

0 serious citations State average: 0.6

3 moderate citations State average: 29.5

0 minor citations State average: 0.8

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation May 11, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 11, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 11, 2023

Corrected

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118

Total Staff

118

Employees

Contractors

4,060

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

1.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	21	0.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	23	0.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	0.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

0.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

83 staff

0.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

0.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

24 staff

4.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

3.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

0.4hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

0.5hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Respiratory Therapy Technician	8	8	1,296	68	75%	4.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	11	11	1,186	76	84%	5.5
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	39	600	91	100%	0.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	23	23	302	91	100%	0.6
Registered Nurse	21	21	225	91	100%	0.4
Qualified Social Worker	2	2	223	56	62%	3.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	2	54	69	76%	0.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	2	39	79	87%	0.4
Dietitian	1	1	29	69	76%	0.4
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	27	57	63%	0.5
Administrator	1	1	26	62	68%	0.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	26	61	67%	0.4
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	23	55	60%	0.4
Medical Director	1	1	2	13	14%	0.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	4	4	1	16	18%	0.1

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Total census

2 residents

Residents by payment source

Medicare

2 residents (100%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 76.9%

12% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

46% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 64.4% ↓ 1.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,017,384 ↓ ~$10K vs 2022

Total Payroll $11,684,799 ↓ ~$15K vs 2022

Profit Margin -3.8% ↑ 0.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	89.9%	92.0%	93.2%	92.8%	94.1%	87.4%	86.9%	85.3%	81.7%	65.7%	54.7%	65.7%	64.4%
Beds	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82
Net Income	-$11,958,395	-$11,957,262	-$11,716,768	$856,085	-$322,512	-$16,718	-$627,831	-$460,702	-$763,596	-$1,598,900	-$113,480	-$1,007,367	-$1,017,384
Gross Revenue	$8,124,447	$8,755,386	$9,568,938	$23,152,657	$22,474,364	$23,074,949	$23,933,043	$25,630,147	$25,887,991	$24,255,833	$23,274,412	$25,816,589	$27,079,563
Operating Expenses	$14,224,778	$14,397,734	$14,574,440	$14,863,792	$15,158,078	$15,923,329	$17,793,101	$19,303,757	$19,601,605	$20,434,474	$19,150,946	$20,873,995	$21,661,048
Net Patient Revenue	$1,872,261	$1,947,135	$2,385,891	$15,310,599	$14,353,676	$15,299,644	$16,352,324	$18,164,686	$18,071,044	$18,081,075	$18,130,660	$19,013,012	$19,793,526
Total Payroll	$7,527,693	$7,495,541	$7,781,408	$7,955,338	$8,180,446	$8,424,510	$9,088,334	$10,023,683	$10,527,552	$11,026,513	$10,144,007	$11,699,909	$11,684,799
Profit Margin %	-147.2%	-136.6%	-122.5%	3.7%	-1.4%	-0.1%	-2.6%	-1.8%	-3.0%	-6.6%	-0.5%	-3.9%	-3.8%
Medicare %	9.3%	10.1%	10.7%	5.6%	4.9%	3.5%	6.6%	8.5%	4.6%	8.4%	7.6%	7.9%	2.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	90.7%	89.9%	89.3%	94.4%	95.1%	96.5%	93.4%	91.5%	95.4%	91.6%	92.4%	92.1%	97.3%
Revenue/Day	$70	$71	$86	$551	$510	$583	$629	$711	$739	$916	$1,107	$967	$1,026
Cost/Day	$529	$522	$523	$535	$538	$607	$684	$756	$802	$1,036	$1,170	$1,062	$1,123
Avg Length of Stay	126.9 days	124.3 days	125.6 days	190.2 days	232.8 days	285.0 days	180.6 days	127.0 days	195.6 days	156.6 days	138.8 days	196.6 days	159.8 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.

Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates

Oakbridge Terrace at Granite Farms Estates

Quality ratings

Nursing care per resident

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Occupancy

License details

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

6 visits/inspections

Results

0 complaints

Latest inspection

22 total citations

22 deficiencies

1 enforcement action

Inspection Reports

Health Inspection History

Inspections

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

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CCRC

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Quality of care over time

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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Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

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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