The 501

Q: What neighborhood is The 501 in?

The 501 is in the Willowmere neighborhood of Ambler.

Q: Is The 501 in a walkable area?

The 501 has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of The 501?

According to PA state health department records, The 501's license number is 149260.

Q: When does The 501's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The 501's license expires on October 13, 2026.

Q: Does The 501 operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The 501 is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Overview of The 501

An upscale rental community in Amber, The 501 promotes independence in a centered assisted nursing. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care– its nursing home is most ideal to families who still want to be a few minutes away from their loved one. Its location is situated next to the Lindenwold Castle making the location a desired destination to visit. The upscale apartment is bagged as a luxury community because everything you need, The 501 has everything you require of.

As a luxurious senior living community, its apartment features are well-thought of: from the floor plans to the finishing details, the residential apartments are kept well-maintained to make seniors feel comfortable. Aside from its maintenance and housekeeping, its services that promote residents to stay active and move around allow for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The luxury apartment also houses a pool, movie room, and an art studio just to name a few.

Facility Direct Line (215) 461-4880

118-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 37 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

78%

Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

92 / 118

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living - Special Care

IssuanceOctober 13, 2025

ExpirationOctober 13, 2026

CountyMontgomery

License LevelFULL

License Number149260

The 501 is legally operated by Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

42 units

Total beds

118 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

129 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

97 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

92 Residents Served

4 Current Residents

42 Capacity

29 Residents Served

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 27 citations 2 complaints 5 inspections 4 waivers

Inspection Score

1 point above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers 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 Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
4
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 344% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2022 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection May 12, 2025 Renewal

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	27	63	This facility has 57% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (27 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 57% better Rank #172 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 172nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	6.8	15.8	This facility has 57% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6.8 vs. PA avg 15.8).↓ 57% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	5.4	5.7	This facility has 5% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 5% better Rank #338 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 338th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	11	This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (5 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	8	This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	80%	73%	This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (80% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 7% worse Rank #365 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 365th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #184 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	0.5	1	This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.5 vs. PA avg 1).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The May 12, 2025 renewal inspection found six deficiencies including hot water temperature and medication record issues, all corrected by July 1, 2025 with an accepted plan of correction.
The June 4, 2024 renewal inspection identified ten deficiencies involving fire safety lapses and multiple medication management errors, including incorrect labeling and administration timing.
The December 9, 2022 complaint investigation found no deficiencies and required no follow-up, indicating no substantiated complaints at that time.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 582 - 1180 / 1232 - 1348 sq. ft

Housing Options: 1 bed / 2 bed

Building Type: Apartment

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

0.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Ambler's city center to The 501's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.09 miles to nearest hospital (Chestnut Hill Hospital)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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

Benefits

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is The 501 in?

The 501 is in the Willowmere neighborhood of Ambler.

Who is the owner of The 501?

The 501 is legally operated by Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC.

Is The 501 in a walkable area?

The 501 has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The 501?

According to PA state health department records, The 501's license number is 149260.

When does The 501's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The 501's license expires on October 13, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The 501?

The 501's occupancy is 78%.

Does The 501 operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The 501 is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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