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Hickory House Nursing Home
3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hickory House Nursing Home is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, certified for 110 beds and caring for about 100 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 48.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chester Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 14 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.5 | 13.3 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.7% | 43.8% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2026, 6 Jun 2025.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.7%, RNs 46.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.4% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Honey Brook Medical Investors Lp. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/1993 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/1993 |
| Honey Brook Medical Investors LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/1988 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/1988 |
| Honey Brook Medical Investors LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2003 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/03/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Chester County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslands | Kennett Square | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13.3 | $13K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Inn At Freedom Village,The | West Brandywine | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8.3 | — | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Kendal At Longwood | Kennett Square | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5.7 | — | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Park Lane Post Acute LLC | West Chester | 68 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 36.8 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Pocopson Home | West Chester | 275 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1.8 | $16K | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Preston Residence | West Grove | 38 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15.8 | — | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Southeastern Pennsylvania Veteran'S Center | Spring City | 238 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 5.9 | $16K | 7 Oct 2025 |
| St Martha Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Downingtown | 120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 29 Jun 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Chester County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hickory House Nursing Home been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Hickory House Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hickory House Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hickory House Nursing Home?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Developers Investment Company Inc, Developers Investment Company Inc and Honey Brook Medical Investors LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hickory House Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.