Westlake Woods by New Perspective
Assisted Living · Erie, PA

Overview of Westlake Woods by New Perspective

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Erie, PA, the Westlake Woods by New Perspective is a welcoming senior living community offering assisted living services. Cozy and well-appointed accommodations are available and tailored to the needs and preferences of its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, this community provides personalized care and support having a round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy housekeeping and laundry services, activity great room use, and services from on-site third-party physician providers. Indulge in chef-prepared meals of familiar recipes and flexible choices. Engage in a full calendar of activities for all abilities to boost social engagement. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within its beautiful spaces like the garden patio. With the Westlake Woords by New Perspective, seniors can truly enjoy a worthwhile retirement.

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Types of Care at Westlake Woods by New Perspective

Assisted Living
Bed community size
79-bed community Rank #310 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #304 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 304th out of 668 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
56%
Rank #398 / 511Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 398th out of 511 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 511. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
44 / 79
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 1, 2025
ExpirationOctober 31, 2025
CountyErie
License Number454071

Ownership & Operating Entity

Westlake Woods by New Perspective is legally operated by Erie Ops Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

State Inspection Report (PA)

December 10, 2025
58 Total Daily Staff
44 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
42 Residents Served
4 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 42 (100%)
Mobility Need 16 (38%)
Physical Disability 2 (5%)

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 136 citations 5 complaints 12 inspections 2 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.

Well below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.

Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection score: 55 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 8 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (116% above)
• Citations per year (115% above)
• Citations per inspection (98% above)
• Total inspections (9% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (14% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (30% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection April 9, 2025 Monitoring

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 13663 This facility has 116% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (136 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 116% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 3415.8 This facility has 115% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (34 vs. PA avg 15.8).↑ 115% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 11.35.7 This facility has 98% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 98% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1211 This facility has 9% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 9% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 108 This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 25% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 83%73% This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (83% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 10% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 54 This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 1.31 This facility has 30% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.3 vs. PA avg 1).↑ 30% worse

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

The most recent inspection on April 9, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to resident dignity, staff qualifications, sanitation, and medication management. Earlier inspections showed a consistent pattern of issues including failure to provide timely assistance with activities of daily living, inadequate staffing, medication errors, and incomplete or improper reporting of incidents and abuse. Several complaint investigations substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, and failure to follow prescriber orders, with some complaints not properly investigated or resolved. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility has shown some efforts to implement plans of correction, but deficiencies have persisted over time without a clear pattern of sustained improvement.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Erie's city center to Westlake Woods by New Perspective's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Westlake Woods by New Perspective is located in Erie, 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.
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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%)

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

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
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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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake Woods by New Perspective

What neighborhood is Westlake Woods by New Perspective in?

Westlake Woods by New Perspective is in the Stonegate neighborhood of Erie.

Who is the owner of Westlake Woods by New Perspective?

The legal owner and operator of Westlake Woods by New Perspective is Erie Ops Llc.

Is Westlake Woods by New Perspective in a walkable area?

Westlake Woods by New Perspective has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Westlake Woods by New Perspective?

According to PA state health department records, Westlake Woods by New Perspective's license number is 454071.

When does Westlake Woods by New Perspective's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Westlake Woods by New Perspective's license expires on October 31, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Westlake Woods by New Perspective?

Westlake Woods by New Perspective's occupancy is 56%.

How many beds does Westlake Woods by New Perspective have?

Westlake Woods by New Perspective has 79 beds.

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