Spring House Estates

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Montgomery County, PA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Spring House Estates

Independent Living in Montgomery County

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Spring House Estates accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Spring House Estates

Nestled in the quiet area of Lower Gwynedd, PA, Spring House Estates provides a relaxing setting for those seeking independent living. Their 58-acre verdant campus provides a relaxing setting for dynamic residents seeking to enjoy a safe and fun-filled golden years with no chores to worry about. Should residents’ needs evolve, their campus provides access to on-site healthcare services like assisted living and skilled care.

With plenty of time to focus on living their best lives, residents can enjoy the community’s wide selection of fun activities and social events. Their talented team of chefs also curates delectable dining experiences with fresh, tasty meals and excellent dining services. From well-designed accommodations to vibrant experiences and quality care, Spring House Estates provides all the comforts and conveniences residents need to thrive and enjoy their golden years.

(215) 628-8110

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 29.9% Above PA avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.0% Above PA avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.9% Above PA avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 31.6% Above PA avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Pennsylvania state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 85th out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 15m per day
Rank #85 / 167Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average, with a ranking across 167 Pennsylvania SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Pennsylvania avg (4h 35m per day)
vs Pennsylvania avg
-7%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupancy rate 66.2% Rank #106 / 170Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 170 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its statewide rank out of 170. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 56 days
Occupancy rate
66.2% Rank #106 / 170Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 170 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its statewide rank out of 170. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
56 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$34.0M
Surplus of revenue
$4.6M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$34.0M Rank #25 / 169Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 169 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Pennsylvania SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$4.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #52 / 169Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 169 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$12.1M
35.5% of revenue Rank #137 / 168Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 168 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Pennsylvania average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.4M
Total costs $29.4M
Years in operation
53 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #47 / 95Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 95 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Holly Shade, Manager

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 529 / 806 / 770 / 1132 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Spring House Estates

Independent Living Assisted Living

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 1

Pennsylvania average 6.7


Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total health citations
1 Rank #1 / 167Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Pennsylvania state average, with a ranking across all 167 PA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Pennsylvania average 31.3

Citations per inspection
1 Rank #1 / 167Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Pennsylvania mean across 167 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Pennsylvania average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 1 citation resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.6

1 moderate citation More info Pennsylvania average: 29.5

0 minor citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.8
Citations history (last 2 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 28, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Spring House Estates is located in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
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

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
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)

Age 55+
General 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

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General PA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
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

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
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)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
PA

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lower Gwynedd Township's city center to Spring House Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 160
Employees 160
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 32.00:1
1549% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average ratio: 1.94:1

Avg staff/day 45
Average shift 1.4 hours
82% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 5,916
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 1.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 81
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant810811,86591100%1
Respiratory Therapy Technician8089627481%4.6
Registered Nurse2702783091100%1
Physical Therapy Assistant6068006976%5.9
Licensed Practical Nurse1901941591100%1.2
Speech Language Pathologist1013436167%5.6
Other Dietary Services Staff40417191100%0.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031146369%1.1
Qualified Social Worker3031003640%2.7
Mental Health Service Worker202976167%1.2
Dietitian101716268%1.1
Nurse Practitioner101655965%1.1
Administrator101645662%1.2
Occupational Therapy Aide101131213%1
Medical Director10141314%0.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant10142629%0.1
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 81%
27 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 69%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 40%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 62%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 13%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 29%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 5
Medicare
4
80% of residents
Private pay or other
1
20% of residents
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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
45% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
46% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Penalties and fines

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring House Estates

What neighborhood is Spring House Estates in?

Spring House Estates is in the Spring House neighborhood of Lower Gwynedd Township.

Is Spring House Estates in a walkable area?

Spring House Estates has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the address of Spring House Estates?

Spring House Estates is located at 728 Norristown Rd, Lower Gwynedd Township, PA 19002.

What is the phone number of Spring House Estates?

(215) 628-8110 will put you in contact with the team at Spring House Estates.

Is Spring House Estates Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Spring House Estates is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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