Nursing Home Medicare 5-star

Pennswood Village

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

Route 413, Newtown, PA 18940|53 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 24 Google reviews

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2 Medicare penalties on record

2 findings in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 27%

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Pennswood Village 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 facilities and compassionate and attentive care staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

26 public Google reviews available

Pennswood Village is widely praised for its beautiful, resort-like grounds, well-maintained facilities, and compassionate care staff. While families appreciate the high quality of life and long-term care provided, some reviewers note the high cost and express uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the facility's management.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and facilities
Compassionate and attentive care staff
Strong reputation for long-term care
Accessible and welcoming community environment

Concerns

High cost of residency (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Management effectiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 26 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the beautiful grounds here, what specific outdoor activities or community programs are available for residents to enjoy the campus daily?
2With your high staffing rating, how does your team ensure consistent, personalized attention for each resident throughout the day?
3I noticed the health inspection rating is currently a 2/5; could you explain the steps the facility is taking to address those specific areas and improve the quality of care?
4We want to ensure we have a clear understanding of the long-term financial structure; could you walk us through what is included in the monthly costs and how you manage value for residents?
5How does your leadership team approach communication with families, especially regarding feedback or concerns about facility management?
6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care and keeping family members informed in real-time?

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Key Review Excerpts

“Expensive but if you have the money, well worth it. They’ve taken great care of our grandparents for over a decade, calling us anytime something has happened to them.”

Grandchild of resident · 2025★★★★★

“My mother is in their assisted living unit called Barclay. They have the nicest, most compassionate caregivers. Jury's still out on the management.”

Assisted living family member · 2022★☆☆☆☆

“Both staff and residents were welcoming and helpful during our visit. We've visited 8 LifeCare communities and this is one of our top choices due to its beautiful grounds(even in winter), it's commitment to environmental stewardship, and the values that underpin the community.”

Prospective resident family · 2018★★★★★

Source: 26 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

1.69hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

5.73hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

27%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

22%

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

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

10.8%

Bucks

15.9%

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 Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

87.5%

Bucks

85.6%

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.3%

13.9%

16.8%

Bucks

15.3%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility30.4%

Worse than Avg

Here

30.4%

19.0%

25.5%

Bucks

24.1%

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

22.8%

14.1%

17.0%

Bucks

16.4%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility12.5%

Better than Avg

Here

12.5%

19.5%

20.0%

Bucks

20.8%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility90.6%

Better than Avg

Here

90.6%

79.8%

68.7%

Bucks

69.7%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility86.7%

Better than Avg

Here

86.7%

82.0%

70.0%

Bucks

71.2%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

1.4%

Bucks

0.7%

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

2penalties

Latest survey: 2 · well below PA avg (10.1)

3 complaint-triggered findings

$40,721 in fines

Pennswood Village has a mixed inspection record with families filing complaints that triggered investigations, including serious concerns about resident protection from abuse and neglect. The facility has struggled with consistent treatment and care delivery (appearing twice across surveys), physician oversight, and administrative management. While all five deficiencies have been corrected according to the provider, the pattern of complaint-driven investigations and recurring care issues warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Dec 3, 2025Routine2 findings

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Apr 3, 2025Complaint1 finding

0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Dec 5, 2024Complaint2 findings

0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0835Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 3, 2025

$15,548

Fine

Dec 5, 2024

$16,801

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pennswood Village

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Whitlock, CharlesW-2 Managing EmployeeBartl, JuliannOfficer / DirectorCogshall, JeffreyOfficer / DirectorCoppa, MikeOfficer / DirectorDandridge, DeliaOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

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

(215) 968-9110

pennswood.org

Route 413

Newtown, PA 18940

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data

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Google Reviews

24 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit pennswood.org

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