Occupancy rate
78%
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%The 501
Assisted Living in Philadelphia
The 501
Assisted Living in Philadelphia
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.
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
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Occupied beds
92 / 118
Average residents
103 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living - Special Care
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 13, 2025
ExpirationOctober 13, 2026
CountyMontgomery
License Number149260
The 501 is legally operated by Sblp Upper Dublin Opco Llc.
Profit StatusPROFIT
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
129
Total Daily Staff
97
Waking Staff
0
Resident Support Staff
92
Residents Served
4
Current Residents
42
Capacity
29
Residents Served
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 582 - 1180 / 1232 - 1348 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 bed / 2 bed
Building Type: Apartment
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The 501
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
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.
5 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Results
4 with citations
1 without citations
Pennsylvania average: 4 complaint visits
Pennsylvania average: 8 inspections with citations
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2 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
May 12, 2025
Renewal27 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Pennsylvania average: 63 citations
5.4 citations per inspection
Pennsylvania average: 5.7 citations per inspection
27 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Pennsylvania average: 59 deficiencies
4
waivers
A waiver is a formal permission granted by the PA Department of Human Services allowing a facility to deviate from a specific state regulation under defined conditions. Waivers are not penalties — they are approved exemptions, most commonly issued for staff qualification requirements. A higher number of waivers may indicate a facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements, which is worth noting but is common in facilities with diverse or foreign-educated workforces. Waivers are reviewed annually and can be revoked if conditions aren't met.
344% above Pennsylvania avg — see note below
A waiver is a formal permission granted by the PA Department of Human Services allowing a facility to deviate from a specific state regulation under defined conditions. Waivers are not penalties — they are approved exemptions, most commonly issued for staff qualification requirements. A higher number of waivers may indicate a facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements, which is worth noting but is common in facilities with diverse or foreign-educated workforces. Waivers are reviewed annually and can be revoked if conditions aren't met.
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.
Pennsylvania average: 0.9 waivers
Inspection Report Summary for The 501
The most recent inspection on May 12, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies including hot water temperatures exceeding 120°F in resident areas, lack of operable bedside lighting for a resident, unlabeled and undated leftover food in the kitchen, inaccurate fire drill evacuation records, incomplete medication records, and damaged medication blister packs. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of medication management and fire safety issues, as well as food storage and documentation deficiencies. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and no enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Prior plans of correction were accepted and implemented in a timely manner after each inspection. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with medication management, fire safety, and food handling, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
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