Wynwood House Personal Care Homes

    294 Discovery Dr, Boalsburg, PA 16827
    • Assisted Living

    Beautiful spotless welcoming attentive care

    I live here and I'm very pleased. The building is beautiful and spotless, residents are happy, and the staff are kind, attentive and detail-oriented-care feels individualized and outstanding. The homey suites, small easy-to-maneuver layout, craft room/activities, room personalization, reasonable pricing and convenient location make this a warm, welcoming place I'd recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.36·(11)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • homey, cozy environment
    • small, easy-to-maneuver layout
    • suite-style rooms
    • affordable pricing
    • convenient location
    • friendly, kind direct-care staff
    • individualized, detail-oriented care
    • engaging activities and craft program
    • varied menu options
    • room personalization allowed
    • supportive admissions/facilitation staff
    • well-liked by current residents

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels and leadership turnover
    • gaps in nursing and clinical oversight
    • incontinence-care and laundry-management weaknesses
    • HVAC and temperature-control inconsistencies
    • building design and accessibility shortcomings
    • limited family communication and bereavement outreach

    Summary of reviews

    Wynwood House Personal Care Homes presents a mixed but instructive profile for prospective residents and families. Many reviewers emphasize a warm, small-scale, and home-like atmosphere: suite rooms, a compact floor plan that is easy to navigate, opportunities for personalizing rooms, and a convenient location. Residents and families consistently praise friendly, detail-oriented direct-care staff and an admissions facilitator who is accommodating. The facility appears to offer an active social program with a craft room, puzzles, and varied activities, and most reviewers describe generally positive dining variety.

    Care quality is characterized by strong, individualized attention from many frontline staff members; reviewers used terms such as kind, detail-oriented, and attentive when describing direct caregivers. At the same time, several operational gaps were cited that affect clinical reliability. These include inconsistent staffing levels and instances of leadership turnover, alongside concerns about nursing and clinical oversight. Families expressed unease about escalation and medical-safety processes in at least one case, suggesting that prospective families should clarify physician coverage, nursing ratios, and clinical escalation procedures before placement.

    Facility and housekeeping issues were a recurring practical concern. Reviewers noted problems with laundry and linen handling and raised incontinence-care and sanitation-related issues tied to those processes. There were also comments about HVAC and temperature-control inconsistencies (for example, cold drafts from vents) and some aspects of the building that were not fully adapted to mobility- or assistance-needs on move-in; these indicate that accessibility and environmental controls may require attention or modification for some residents.

    Management and family communication present a contrast: while admissions and many frontline staff earned praise, reviewers identified gaps in ongoing family communication and bereavement outreach following adverse events. This was described as a lack of proactive condolence or follow-up contact in at least one instance, which suggests an opportunity for the facility to strengthen post-incident family engagement and bereavement protocols.

    For families considering Wynwood House, the facility's strengths are its intimate, home-like setting, approachable staff, active programming, and affordability. Important due diligence topics to address during a tour or intake include current staffing levels and turnover trends, nursing and physician coverage, laundry and incontinence-care procedures, HVAC/room-temperature controls, specific accessibility accommodations for the resident, and the facility’s policies for family communication and bereavement outreach. Asking for recent staffing schedules, clinical oversight procedures, and examples of housekeeping protocols can help clarify whether the facility’s operational practices match a family’s expectations and the level of care a prospective resident requires.

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    Location

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    Wynwood House Personal Care Homes is located at 294 Discovery Dr, Boalsburg, PA, 16827.

    About Wynwood House Personal Care Homes

    Wynwood House Personal Care Homes serves seniors in a caring, clean, and relaxed setting across five locations with room for up to 215 residents and a mix of private, semi-private, and shared rooms, including studio options and apartments at each site. People find furnished rooms with personal touches like air conditioning, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms in some units, plus telephone, internet, and cable TV. Each building stays safe and well-kept, and there are walking paths and gardens for people who like to spend time outside, while inside you'll find movie nights, a library, a salon, and plenty of spots for gathering or relaxing. Meals use organic ingredients and cooking staff honor special diets; three meals a day and snacks are prepared and served in the dining room, which has all-day options. Staff take care of weekly housekeeping and laundry, plus linen service, so folks don't have to worry about cleaning, cooking, or chores, and rooms and grounds get regular maintenance.

    Wynwood House has 24-hour call systems and supervision in place, with staff like nurses, med techs, residence assistants, and life coordinators available for help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, or just walking to dinner. Residents benefit from escorted transport to doctor's appointments, arranged rides, health monitoring, daily nurse availability, and a full range of care services including assisted living, memory care, adult day, home care (both non-medical and Medicare-certified), long-term skilled care, and hospice support. Caregivers pay attention to dignity and privacy while lending a hand with things like getting ready for bed, toileting, or ambulation. The personal care community is licensed in Pennsylvania and checked for compliance twice a year, but Medicare isn't accepted for payment.

    Days here can be lively or calm, depending on a resident's interests, because the staff organize social and physical activities, arts and crafts, bingo, chair exercises, holiday events, and more-plus some resident-run groups. The activities director works hard to get everyone engaged and foster friendships. Friends, family, and the broader community are welcome, and volunteer opportunities let people pitch in with visits, crafts, or holiday fun. Other comforts include Wi-Fi, cable TV, emergency alert systems, and a welcoming, pet-friendly environment. People don't have to worry about moving in either; staff offer coordination to make the move easier.

    Each site offers its own variety of suites and care levels, such as shared apartments at Salem Hill for affordability, one-bedroom setups at Penns Valley, or private studio choices at State College, which has the largest capacity with 60 beds. Extra fee services cover things like guest meals, beauty/barber work, and special transportation. Wynwood House supports residents' overall well-being-physical, mental, emotional, and social-by mixing dependable care with a steady routine, friendly faces, and plenty of ways to keep busy or just enjoy quiet time, helping seniors live with respect, privacy, and a good sense of belonging.

    People often ask...

    Wynwood House Personal Care Homes offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,296 per month.

    Wynwood House Personal Care Homes offers assisted living.

    There are 21 photos of Wynwood House Personal Care Homes on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 294 Discovery Dr, Boalsburg, PA 16827.

    No, Wynwood House Personal Care Homes does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number232240
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity40 residents
    LicenseeEM RURAL LIVING LLC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveSeptember 26th, 2025
    ExpiresSeptember 26th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    16

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    17 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified a violation where a plastic garbage can was found in the outside smoking area, not meeting fire safety safeguards.
    • 144.cSmoking area fire safety policy and procedures
    30 Dec 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple safety and medication-management deficiencies, including missing carbon monoxide detectors, unposted emergency numbers, dryer lint concerns, unlocked medication areas, incorrect medication labeling, missing glucose readings, and hospice information not updated.
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
    • 105.gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 183bMeds and Syringes Locked
    • 184aResident's Meds Labeled
    • 185aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 187aMedication Record
    • 187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 225cAdditional Assessment
    04 Dec 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies where exit-seeking behaviors were not documented in the resident's assessments or safety plans.
    • 225.c.Additional assessments
    08 Jan 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies involving snow removal from exterior walkways, improper medication storage labeling, and incorrect pharmacy labeling of medications.
    • Type B2600Removal Snow/Obstructions
    • Storing Medications
    • Type A2600Resident's Meds Labeled
    14 Aug 2024Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies related to refrigeration temperatures, food safety, storage hazards, medication security, and records keeping.
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600; 103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600; 103.iOutdated Food
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600; 125.aCombustible Storage
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600; 183.cRefrigerated Meds Locked
    • 55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600; 254.aRecords Discharge/Active
    30 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during a licensing inspection.
    15 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies, including exposure of confidential resident information, missing first aid kit items, lint buildup in a dryer vent, fire drills not scheduled on varied days/times, missing pharmacy labeling on some medications, and incomplete preadmission screenings.
    • 2600.Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.First Aid Kit
    • 2600.Lint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.Fire Drills Days/Times
    • 2600.Medications – Original Container Labeling
    • 2600.Preadmission Screen Form
    04 Jan 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in refunds for a resident death, resident safety equipment, hazardous materials, sanitation, fire safety, medical evaluations, medication management, and care plans.
    • 2600. 28.e.Death of a Resident - refunds
    • 2600. 81.b.Resident Personal Equipment - bedrails
    • 2600. 82.a.Poisonous Materials - labeling
    • 2600. 85.a.Sanitary Conditions
    • 2600. 132.c.Fire Drill Records - evacuation timing
    • 2600. 132.d.Evacuation - resident evacuation
    • 2600. 141.b.1.Annual Medical Evaluation - special diet
    • 2600. 181.c.Self-administration Assessment - unassessed residents
    • 2600. 183.b.Meds and Syringes Locked - loose medications accessible
    • 2600. 185.a.Implement Storage Procedures - missing medication
    • 2600. 187.a.Medication Record - incomplete MAR entries
    • 2600. 187.b.Date/Time of Medication Admin - improper MAR initials
    • 2600. 187.d.Follow Prescriber's Orders - adherence to orders
    • 2600. 227.d.Support Plan Medical/Dental - missing enabler bar need
    14 Apr 2021Inspection
    Investigated concerns that a staff member spoke to and yelled at residents, causing discomfort; the corrective actions were fully implemented.
    • 2600.42.cA resident shall be treated with dignity and respect
    26 Jan 2021Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to improper food storage and not dating certain items.
    • 2600.103.gFood shall be stored in closed or sealed containers
    • 2600.103.iOutdated or spoiled food or dented cans may not be used
    20 Jan 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license renewal for a Personal Care Home.
    19 Dec 2019Inspection
    Determined that compliance was achieved and continued adherence is required.
    29 Oct 2019Inspection
    Renewed and issued a regular license following a renewal application; no violations were cited.
    20 Dec 2018Inspection
    Investigated a complaint found two violations: fire drill routes were not alternated and OTC medication wasn't labeled with the resident's name.
    • 2600.132(f)Alternate exit routes during fire drills
    • 2600.184(b)OTC medications and CAM labeling with resident name
    25 Oct 2018Inspection
    The license renewal and certificate of compliance were issued, allowing operation at the specified site with a maximum of 40 residents.
    28 Sept 2018Inspection
    Updated the license to reflect a new certificate of compliance number, with the expiration date unchanged.

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