Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Media, PA

Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Media, PA

Overview of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community

Set in the stunning neighborhood of West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA, is the esteemed senior living community of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community that provides a wide array of living options. These include independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Riddle Village provides a safe place for seniors to plan their retirement and prepare to adapt to their ever-changing needs. Live comfortably and select the residence that best fits your preferences with ten various floor plans available.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant environment of Riddle Village and gain meaningful experiences through engaging programs and fun activities. Create wonderful moments with friends over delectable and nutritious meals for the finest dining experience. Riddle Village is ideal for seniors who want to make the most out of their golden years without worries.

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Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 25Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 11th out of 25 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
35 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #164 / 214Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 164th out of 214 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
24 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Managed by Rick Bailey

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Media's city center to Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 69.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Dunwoody Village
NH
CCRC
MC
RC
SNF
Newtown Square
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 108
Rank #111 / 204
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #33 / 187
+29%
6.24
Facility 6.24
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #9 / 182
+13%+51%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 184
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #25 / 178
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #53 / 178
-75-
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 50
Rank #83 / 214
Dunwoody Village Inc
$40.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $40.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #8 / 167
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #9 / 167
54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #86 / 167
395329
Garden Spot Village
NH
ADC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
New Holland
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 108
Rank #75 / 204
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #145 / 187
-21%
5.10
Facility 5.10
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #31 / 182
+15%+23%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #123 / 184
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #19 / 178
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #14 / 178
262-
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 50
Rank #148 / 214
Garden Spot Village
$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #131 / 167
$19.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $19.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #19 / 167
188%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 188%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #10 / 167
396079
Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wings Carlisle
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 108
Rank #155 / 204
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #94 / 187
+1%
5.10
Facility 5.10
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #31 / 182
-76%+23%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 184
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #46 / 178
4.0
Facility 4.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #110 / 178
-43-
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 50
Rank #54 / 214
Lutheran Senior Services East
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #130 / 167
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #143 / 167
52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #91 / 167
395876
Laurel View Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Davidsville (Conemaugh Township)
107
Facility 107
PA AVG 108
Rank #82 / 204
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #151 / 187
-27%
4.97
Facility 4.97
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #38 / 182
-39%+20%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 184
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #99 / 178
4.5
Facility 4.5
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #127 / 178
-56A+
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 50
Rank #158 / 214
Allegheny Christian Ministries, Inc
$15.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #88 / 167
$9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #81 / 167
61.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 61.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #58 / 167
395891

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community

Is Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community been in business?

Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community?

Yes, Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community provide?

Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community offers Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing.

What is the address of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community?

Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community is located at 1048 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.

What is the phone number of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community?

(610) 891-3777 will put you in contact with the team at Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community.

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