Pennsylvania · Newtown

Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. - Hicks.

ALF · Memory Care36 bedsDementia-trained staff
Facility · Newtown
A 36-bed ALF · Memory Care with 33 citations on file.
Licensed beds
36
Last inspection
Feb 2026
Last citation
Feb 2026
Operated by
Snapshot

A medium home, reviewed on public record.

Peer Comparison

Compared to 68 Pennsylvania facilities with a similar number of beds.

ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living.

Severity rank
15th%
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
Not enough repeat citations
among peers to rank.
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
12th%
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

Rankings based on 36-month PA DHS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.

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Chandler Hall Health Services, Inc. - Hicks has 33 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.

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Citation history, plotted month by month.

33 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.

Peer median 1 · dashed
Last citation: FEB 2026. Compared against peer median (dashed).
peer median
FEB 2026
Jul 2024as of Jun 2026

Finding distribution

33 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Sev 4 · IJ
J2
K
L
Sev 3
G
H
I
Sev 2
D
E
F
Sev 1
A31
B
C
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6 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

6
reports on file
33
total deficiencies
2026-02-02
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 6 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.185a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.185a

Glucometer readings were not accurately documented on the medication administration record for Resident #3. On 1/3/2026, the glucometer reading was 120 but 123 was documented, and on 1/1/2026, the reading was 119 but 118 was documented.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.65f
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.65f

Staff persons did not receive required training on meeting the needs of residents as described in preadmission screening forms, assessment tools, medical evaluations and support plans, and care for residents with mental illness or intellectual disability.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.65g
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.65g

Staff persons A and B did not receive training in fire safety completed by a fire safety expert or by a staff person trained by a fire safety expert during the 2025 training year.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.95
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.95

The commercial dryer in the laundry room was not operable for approximately two weeks. Additionally, the carbon monoxide detector in the main kitchen was hanging off the ceiling.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.191
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.191

Residents #4 and #5 were not educated about their right to refuse medication if they believed there may be a medication error, and signed documentation of this education was not provided.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.233a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.233a

The home does not have written approval from the Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Health or local building authority for the keypad and electronic card operated systems used on the exit doors from the SDCU.

2025-12-22
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 6 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.65.i
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.65.i

The home's record of direct care staff training does not include the date and length of each course as required.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.100.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.100.a

Two large sections of fencing were missing from the secured unit patio area, covered only with a black tarp that could be easily lifted. The area beyond posed a tripping hazard with pinecones, branches, and loose dirt.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.227.g
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.227.g

Resident assessment and support plans were not signed by the residents and do not indicate if the residents declined or were unable to participate in the development of the support plans.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.231.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.231.c

A resident admitted to the Secure Dementia Care Unit did not have a written cognitive preadmission screening completed within 72 hours prior to admission as required. This is a repeat violation.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.233.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.233.c

Directions for operating the home's key-locking mechanism were not conspicuously posted near the main dining room exit door to the Secure Dementia Care Unit.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.234.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.234.a

A resident admitted to the Secure Dementia Care Unit did not have an initial support plan developed and documented within 72 hours of admission or prior to admission as required.

2025-10-27
Annual Compliance Visit
Immediate Jeopardy · 5 findings
Immediate JeopardyImmediate jeopardy55 Pa Code § 2600.23.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.23.a

Resident requiring total physical assistance with toileting was left unattended on the toilet by staff member who went to assist another resident. Resident fell to the floor, remained unattended, and sustained a closed head injury requiring emergency room treatment.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.25.b
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.25.b

Three resident-home contracts were not signed by the residents as required.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.41.e
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.41.e

Three resident records did not contain statements signed by residents acknowledging receipt of a copy of resident rights and complaint procedures.

Immediate JeopardyImmediate jeopardy55 Pa Code § 2600.42.b
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.42.b

Resident requiring total physical assistance with toileting was left unattended on the toilet by staff member. Resident fell and sustained a closed head injury. This constitutes neglect of a vulnerable resident.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.191
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.191

Three residents admitted to the facility were not educated regarding their right to question or refuse a medication if they believed there may be a medication error, and documentation was not maintained.

2025-09-22
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 4 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.15.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.15.a

Resident was found with a large skin tear on the right leg requiring 8 sutures. While the injury was reported to staff at 10:00am, the allegation of abuse was not reported to the local area agency on aging as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.16.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.16.c

Resident was found with a large skin tear on the right leg requiring 8 sutures at 1:30am. The home did not report this incident to the department until 10:00am, failing to meet the 24-hour reporting requirement.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.23.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.23.a

A resident whose assessment and support plan indicated the need for assistance with eating did not receive required assistance during breakfast; the resident waited 15 minutes for staff assistance.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.82.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.82.c

Colgate toothpaste and Listerine mouthwash, both labeled as poisonous, were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents. Not all residents have been assessed as capable of safely recognizing and using poisonous materials.

2025-03-06
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 7 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.65.g
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.65.g

Staff person A did not receive required annual training in emergency preparedness procedures and recognition and response to crises and emergency situations during training year 2024.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.103.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.103.c

An uncovered, unsealed bag of herbs was stored in the walk-in refrigerator, allowing potential contamination of food.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.103.i
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.103.i

A tray of peeled bananas and a black trash bag containing loaves of bread were stored in the walk-in freezer unlabeled and undated, making it impossible to determine if they were outdated or spoiled.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.132.h
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.132.h

Not all residents evacuated to a designated meeting place during fire drills: on 9/20/2024, 16 of 22 residents evacuated; on 11/20/2024, 9 of 18 residents evacuated. Some hospice residents did not meet requirements to remain in place during drills.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.183.d
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.183.d

Guaifenesin Oral Solution and Milk of Magnesia prescribed for resident 1 were in the medication cart but not listed on the resident's current medication orders. This is a repeat violation from 2/15/2024.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.183.e
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.183.e

Multiple medications were stored improperly: Insulin Glargine Pen for resident 2 had no open date indicated (should be discarded after 28 days); Olopatadine 0.1% eye drops for resident 3 had an open date of 12/20/2024 (should be discarded 4 weeks after opening); Latanoprost solution 0.005% eye drops for resident 3 had an open date of 12/20/2024 (should be discarded 6 weeks after opening).

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.185.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.185.a

Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets prescribed for resident 2 (to be taken as 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed) were not available in the home on 3/6/2025 at 1:55 p.m.

2024-02-15
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 5 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.25b
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.25b

The resident-home contract for resident #1 was not signed by the resident or payor, violating the requirement that contracts be signed by the administrator or designee, resident, and payer.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.41e
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.41e

Resident #1's record did not contain a statement signed by the resident acknowledging receipt of a copy of the resident rights and complaint procedures.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.82c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.82c

Bathroom cabinets in resident rooms #409 and #600 containing toothpaste and skin protectant with poison warning labels were unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents. Not all residents have been assessed as capable of recognizing and using poisons safely.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.86b
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.86b

The bathroom in resident room #409 does not have an operable outside window and the ventilation exhaust fan is inoperable, violating the requirement for ventilation in bathrooms without operable windows.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.141a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.141a

Resident #2's medical evaluation did not include documentation of special health or dietary needs of the resident, specifically the need for the Secured Dementia Care Unit.

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