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Total health inspections
7
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
The Purple Iris at the Caring Place
Nursing Home
The Purple Iris at the Caring Place
Nursing Home
The Purple Iris at The Caring Place is a senior living facility located in Franklin, PA. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and personal care services in a home-like setting. The mission is to provide quality and holistic care to residents while attending to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
32
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.6%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Occupancy rate
88.6%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
68% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
13 - 14 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$12.7M
Operating deficit
-$407.2K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$12,691,229.00
Operating deficit
$-407,239.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.1M
32-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
PERSONAL CARE HOMES
License Date
February 3, 2025
License Expiration
February 3, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
468690
CMS Certification Number:
395959
County:
VENANGO
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
GROVE MANOR CORPORATION
Profit status:
NON-PROFIT
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Personal Care, Life Enrichment, Church Services
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.
1 complaint
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
16 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
1 enforcement action
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Waivers: 0
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56.90
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Brethren Village – Village Manor
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+17%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
BRETHREN VILLAGE
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1
8
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The Purple Iris at the Caring Place
-10%
-10%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
PA 16323
100
No
-
88.6%
$11,578,216.00
$4,067,570.00
35.1%
97.00
3.7302
1
27
3
-10%-10%+13%
Arbutus Park Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 15904
Bed Count:
176
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BEGLIN, JULIAN
CCN:
396069
Occupancy:
64.7%
Home Revenue:
$15,050,542.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,441,928.00
Payroll %:
56.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
99.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6620
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
23
RN share vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Artman Lutheran Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 19002
Bed Count:
187
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ENGSTROM, PAUL
CCN:
395922
Occupancy:
94.4%
Home Revenue:
$28,157,874.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,424,248.00
Payroll %:
37%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4263
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Bellingham at West Chester
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 19380
Bed Count:
64
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WATERMARK BRE INVESTMENTS, LLC
CCN:
396082
Occupancy:
76.9%
Home Revenue:
$10,631,836.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,909,325.00
Payroll %:
36.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
55.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7150
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
24
RN share vs State Avg:
+91%
+91%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Brethren Village – Village Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 17543
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BRETHREN VILLAGE
CCN:
395328
Occupancy:
92.6%
Home Revenue:
$51,792,437.00
Payroll Costs:
$17,748,952.00
Payroll %:
34.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
114.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8403
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
8
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
The Purple Iris at the Caring Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 16323
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
395959
Occupancy:
88.6%
Home Revenue:
$11,578,216.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,067,570.00
Payroll %:
35.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
97.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7302
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
27
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
310
Total Staff
82
Employees
228
Contractors
37,178
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 33 | 8.7 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 57 | 7.7 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 176 | 7.4 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
269 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
23 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
37.4%
of total hours from contractors
13,920 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 136
Licensed Practical Nurse: 35
Physical Therapy Aide: 7
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Registered Nurse: 27
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Administrator: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 136 | 176 | 17,862 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 35 | 57 | 7,923 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 27 | 33 | 2,272 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,770 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,447 | 75 | 82% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,089 | 83 | 91% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 933 | 75 | 82% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 503 | 67 | 74% | 6.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 | 2 | 488 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 474 | 67 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 456 | 66 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 61 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 1 | 3 | 453 | 57 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 275 | 38 | 42% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 188 | 25 | 27% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 16 | 18% | 7.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 7% | 3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
27
Citations per inspection
3.86
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
3
3
400% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.6
0 critical citations
3 serious citations
24 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Part of: Churches of God
Resident Census by Payment Source
99
Total Residents
Medicare
8
(8.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
58
(58.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
33
(33.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.1
46% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 11.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.0
35% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 22.2
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.1%
48% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.4%
39% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 21.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
22% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.2%
94% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
54% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.3%
146% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
24% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 6.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.0%
64% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.3%
7% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 17.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
51.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
51.0%
41% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 86.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.8%
17% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 93.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
34.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
34.2%
50% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.1%
99% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
49.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
49.1%
29% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$8K
86% lower than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: $59K
Number of fines
1
52% fewer fines than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$8K
Pennsylvania average
$59K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 8, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 8, 2024
$8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Purple Iris at the Caring Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.6%
↑ 5.4pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$407,239
↑ ~$773K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$8,072,539
↑ ~$895K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-3.5%
↑ 7.3pp vs 2023
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