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Hickory House Nursing Home

3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 · Chester County

Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Honey Brook, PA.

5.0CMS overall rating(610) 273-2915Visit website ↗
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 91% full (100 of 110 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Honey Brook's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Hickory House Nursing Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Honey Brook, PA, with 110 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.88 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.70 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Honey Brook for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
110
Avg. residents/day
100
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers of America
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
395436

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,820–$14,980/mo (median $13,030)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Montgomery County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.70
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.88
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
50.9%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
5
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-06-06
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-06-06Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-06-06Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-06-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-06-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-05-31Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-05-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-05-31Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • 24-hour staff

Location

3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Hickory House Nursing Home

How much does Hickory House Nursing Home cost?

Hickory House Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Honey Brook, PA area typically runs $11,820–$14,980 per month (median $13,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Hickory House Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Hickory House Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Hickory House Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Hickory House Nursing Home?

Hickory House Nursing Home has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Hickory House Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 91% full (100 of 110 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Hickory House Nursing Home offer?

Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 110 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Montgomery County.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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