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Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster provides a home that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors, management hopes residents discover possibilities where anything can happen at home. The upscale retirement home heeds a warm, welcoming, family-like, dedicated approach to senior care.
Residential living at Providence Place is built around a rich history, important landmarks, and a top-notch service. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, a calendar of activities is given to each resident, a planned list of classes and outings, therapy services, and specialized memory care activities. Personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, regardless of whether the resident is on a short-term or long-term stay.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster is legally operated by Providence Place Of Lancaster Associates.
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.
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 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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 63 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (38 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 7.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.2 | 5.7 | This facility has 44% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.2 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 44% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 11 | This facility has 9% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 9% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 75% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025, found multiple deficiencies including failure to timely report a medication incident, unsanitary resident room conditions, unlocked medications accessible to residents, and missed medication doses. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues such as unlocked medications, incomplete documentation, and sanitary concerns, with plans of correction accepted and implemented each time. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a substantiated theft-related abuse allegation in 2021 that was addressed with corrective actions. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows recurring medication management and safety-related deficiencies, with corrective actions generally accepted and implemented, but no clear trend of sustained improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 340 / 460 / 482 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Holly Towsend serves as the Executive Director at Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster. She leads the community with a focus on providing quality senior living services and fostering a supportive environment for residents. Holly’s leadership ensures the community operates smoothly and meets the needs of its residents and families.
137.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lancaster's city center to Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.95 miles to nearest hospital (Lancaster General Hospital)
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Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster (Woodlawn) | 125 | Yes | 56 | Providence Place Of Lancaster Associates | 12 | 5 | 75% | 38 | 3.2 | For-Profit | 124 | 79.2% | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Homestead Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster (Rohrerstown) | 100 | Yes | 16 | Homestead Village Inc | 5 | - | 40% | 6 | 1.2 | Non-Profit | - | 57.0% | Private Rooms |
| Legend of Lancaster |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster (Millersville Road) | 100 | Yes | 66 | Lancaster Pch LLC | 20 | 12 | 80% | 326 | 16.3 | Profit | - | 79.0% | 1 Bed |
| Magnolias of Lancaster |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lancaster (Rohrerstown Road) | 38 | Yes | 51 | Tithonus Lancaster, LP | 13 | 4 | 69.2% | 50 | 3.8 | Profit | 64 | 84.2% | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Home Instead – Lancaster |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lancaster (Clearview) | - | Yes | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster is in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Lancaster.
The legal owner and operator of Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster is Providence Place Of Lancaster Associates.
Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to PA state health department records, Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster's license number is 337250.
According to PA state health department records, Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster's license expires on January 14, 2027.
Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster's occupancy is 79%.
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