The Meadows, a Personal Care Community
Licensed with a 64-bed capacity, The Meadows, a Personal Care Community, is a nursing community in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, that offers skilled nursing care. With a strong occupancy rate of 92%, the community has residents staying an average of 199 days. Medicare and private-pay options are accepted, providing flexibility in coverage. It is also located in a moderately walkable area, with some nearby destinations available within walking distance, while other errands may require transportation.
Staffing levels support the delivery of skilled nursing care, with residents receiving an average of 5 hours and 7 minutes of total nursing care each day. Nurse aides also contribute an additional 4 hours and 11 minutes of daily support, providing hands-on assistance essential to day-to-day care. Respite care is also available for families seeking short-term support, while structured programs such as brain games and other scheduled activities are conducted.
Compliance concerns related to medication administration, documentation practices, and safety procedures are among the recurring patterns identified through state inspections. While corrective actions have been implemented after inspections, similar issues have appeared across multiple inspection cycles, indicating challenges in consistently maintaining these standards.
Families considering this community for long-term care or post-acute rehabilitation may benefit from discussing current medication management practices, staff training, and quality assurance processes with leadership. These conversations can provide additional insight into the steps being taken to strengthen compliance and support resident safety.
About this community
Occupancy
The Meadows, a Personal Care Community is legally operated by The Park Home.
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.
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-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
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 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (38% below)
• Citations per year (38% below)
• Citations per inspection (2% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 39 | 63 | This facility has 38% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (39 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 38% better |
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Citations per year
| 7.8 | 12.6 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7.8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 38% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 2% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 2% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 7 | 11 | This facility has had 36% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (7 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 36% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 71% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (71% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 2% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The August 5, 2025 inspection found 18 deficiencies including medication errors and safety issues, but all were corrected with an accepted plan of correction by the follow-up date.
- Deficiencies repeatedly involved medication administration errors, incomplete resident records, and fire safety lapses across multiple inspections from 2023 to 2025.
- The facility had repeat violations of combustible storage near exposed wiring and failed background checks for staff, showing ongoing safety and hiring compliance problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows, a Personal Care Community
Who is the owner of The Meadows, a Personal Care Community?
The Meadows, a Personal Care Community is legally operated by The Park Home.
Is The Meadows, a Personal Care Community in a walkable area?
The Meadows, a Personal Care Community has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Meadows, a Personal Care Community?
According to PA state health department records, The Meadows, a Personal Care Community's license number is 225960.
When does The Meadows, a Personal Care Community's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, The Meadows, a Personal Care Community's license expires on June 25, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at The Meadows, a Personal Care Community?
The Meadows, a Personal Care Community's occupancy is 92%.
Does The Meadows, a Personal Care Community have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Meadows, a Personal Care Community on this page.
Does The Meadows, a Personal Care Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Meadows, a Personal Care Community is registered as a non-profit in PA.
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