Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise beautiful, well-maintained grounds. Still worth an in-person visit.

1200 Grubb Street, Palmyra, PA 17078|88 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.8/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: beautiful, well-maintained grounds and active community and amenities. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

15 public Google reviews available

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home (often referred to as Londonderry Village) is generally praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and active community atmosphere. While many families report high satisfaction with the care provided, some reviewers have expressed frustration regarding administrative communication and management practices.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Beautiful, well-maintained grounds
Active community and amenities
Caring and friendly staff
Comprehensive levels of care

Concerns

Poor administrative communication and responsiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 15 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1We've heard wonderful things about how beautiful and well-maintained the grounds are; are there specific outdoor spaces where residents enjoy spending time?
2Since the community seems so active, could you tell us more about the types of amenities and daily activities available to keep residents engaged?
3How does the clinical team coordinate care and communicate important medical updates or changes in health to the family members?
4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
5We've noticed the staff is often described as very caring; how do you foster that culture of friendliness among the care teams?
6If we have a question or a concern regarding administrative matters, what is the best way to ensure we get a timely and clear response from the management team?

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Key Review Excerpts

“As we move through different healthcare needs, our family member always continues to receives excellent care & support. A truly great community. Grateful!”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

“A wonderful retirement community. It has 3 levels of care. Beautiful grounds, wonderful caring employees, lots to do every day.”

Visitor/Community member · 2024★★★★★

“I would have appreciated a return phone call over an email stating that b/c my father was out of state they would not accept him.”

Prospective resident's family · 2019★☆☆☆☆

Source: 15 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.90hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

5.10hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

26%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

93.5%

Lebanon

85.8%

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility27.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

27.7%

14.1%

17.0%

Lebanon

21.0%

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility26.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

26.7%

13.9%

16.8%

Lebanon

21.5%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

10.8%

Lebanon

10.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.6%

Better than Avg

Here

99.6%

93.5%

87.5%

Lebanon

89.4%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility27.4%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

27.4%

19.0%

25.5%

Lebanon

28.7%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility92.5%

Better than Avg

Here

92.5%

79.8%

68.7%

Lebanon

50.1%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility88.5%

Better than Avg

Here

88.5%

82.0%

70.0%

Lebanon

63.6%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.4%

Lebanon

2.2%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

5findings in history

Latest survey: 0 · well below PA avg (10.1)

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home shows a clean federal inspection record with only 5 deficiencies across 2 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The issues involved building safety concerns like fire barriers and electrical systems, plus one instance of pain management that needed improvement. No complaints were filed by families, and all deficiencies were addressed, suggesting responsive facility management.

Jan 11, 2024Routine3 findings

0161Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Feb 9, 2023Routine2 findings

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Wilmington Trust, National Association5% or Greater Mortgage InterestWilmington Trust, National Association5% or Greater Security InterestFlagg, RaymondOfficer / DirectorFortna, RobertOfficer / DirectorGingrich, DennisOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(717) 838-5406

londonderryvillage.org

1200 Grubb Street

Palmyra, PA 17078

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

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Google Reviews

14 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit londonderryvillage.org

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