I loved this small, well-kept community of about 18 residents - it truly felt like a home away from home. It's laid-back and quiet, the food was good, and I'd recommend visiting.
Current/former resident
Jul 2026
Pricing
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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
4.25·(4)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
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Care
4.3
Staff
2.0
Meals
4.0
Amenities
4.0
Value
4.3
Pros
Home-like, small-community atmosphere
Intimate resident population (≈18 residents)
Quiet environment
Positive dining quality
Well-maintained facilities
Suitable for residents preferring a low-activity lifestyle
Cons
Limited activity programming
Low staff visibility and laid-back staffing approach
Location in a less-desirable neighborhood
Limited suitability for residents with higher or specific care needs
Summary of reviews
Colonial Woods presents as a very small, residential-style senior living community that several families characterized as home-like and comforting. The facility's size—around eighteen residents—creates an intimate, quiet environment that appears well maintained. Dining received positive comments, and the physical spaces were described as kept in good condition. For prospective residents who value a calm, small-scale setting, Colonial Woods may be an attractive option.
Care and staff observations are mixed. The community's staffing model was described as laid-back, with staff not always highly visible in common areas. This pattern suggests a lower level of proactive engagement and could translate to slower responses for residents who need frequent assistance or close monitoring. At the same time, some families described a warm, close-knit culture that felt like a ‘‘home away from home,’’ indicating that interpersonal relationships can be strong for the right resident profile.
Activity programming is limited; reviewers noted a low level of organized activities. That aligns with the overall quiet character of the community and may suit residents who prefer minimal stimulation, but it could be insufficient for those seeking more social or therapeutic programming. Regarding clinical fit, the community may be less appropriate for residents with higher-acuity needs or those requiring more intensive services—prospective families should assess care level requirements against what a small facility can deliver.
The facility's location was identified as a drawback by some: the neighborhood was described as less desirable, which could affect visitor convenience and access to nearby services. Management-related impressions emphasize the importance of an in-person visit—reviewers recommended touring the community to evaluate fit, staffing dynamics, and the neighborhood firsthand. Overall, Colonial Woods appears to offer a quiet, well-kept, home-like setting best suited to residents who prefer small communities and lower-activity days; families should weigh staffing visibility, activity offerings, and neighborhood factors when determining suitability.
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Location
Colonial Woods is located at 1710 Creek Rd, Glenmoore, PA, 19343.
About Colonial Woods
Colonial Woods Personal Care Home is nestled on eight picturesque acres in scenic Chester County, Pennsylvania, offering an inviting sanctuary for individuals who desire a home-like environment paired with extra support. Surrounded by natural beauty, the setting provides a peaceful and tranquil backdrop, empowering residents to embrace a lifestyle of wellness and ease.
At Colonial Woods, residents enjoy a blend of privacy and community, with meals thoughtfully prepared to ensure both nourishment and enjoyment. The dedicated staff take pride in delivering not just meals, but also valuable companionship, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among everyone who calls Colonial Woods home. Supervision and medication management are handled with care and professionalism, supporting each resident’s health and daily rhythm.
A cornerstone of life at Colonial Woods is personal care assistance tailored to individual needs. The friendly and devoted team works consistently to promote independence, assisting with daily routines while respecting resident preferences and dignity. The goal is to offer just the right level of support so that residents can maintain their autonomy, while also knowing that capable helping hands are always within reach.
Affordability meets exceptional service at Colonial Woods, making it an ideal choice for those seeking value alongside outstanding care. The staff’s commitment to every resident is unwavering, ensuring that each person feels heard, supported, and truly valued within the community. Colonial Woods stands as a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive environment, dedicated to promoting a healthy and worry-free lifestyle in every way possible.
People often ask...
Colonial Woods offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,889 per month.
Colonial Woods offers assisted living.
There are 7 photos of Colonial Woods on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 1710 Creek Rd, Glenmoore, PA 19343.
No, Colonial Woods 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.
Identified deficiencies in background checks, hot water temperature control, menus, and preadmission screening.
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.89.bHot water temperature
2600.162.cMenus Posted
2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
10 Feb 2025Inspection
10 Feb 2025Inspection
Found deficiencies related to resident dignity during meals, gaps in background checks, sanitation issues, incomplete medical evaluations, missing meal postings, and medication documentation errors.
2600.42.c.Treatment of Residents
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.85.a.Sanitary Conditions
2600.141.b.1.Annual Medical Evaluation
2600.162.c.Menus
2600.185.a.Implement Storage Procedures
28 Mar 2024Inspection
28 Mar 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
21 Feb 2024Inspection
21 Feb 2024Inspection
Determined that medical evaluations initially lacked critical information for emergencies and medication management, and those deficiencies were corrected.
2600.141aMedical Evaluation Information
10 Jan 2024Inspection
10 Jan 2024Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in incident reporting, safety, staff training, sanitation, and medication handling.
Investigated multiple deficiencies related to resident safety, sanitation, and emergency planning. Violations included missing bedside lighting, unlabeled soap, absent thermometer in a mini fridge, unsubmitted emergency procedures, obstructed egress, fire drill and inspection issues, and medication administration concerns.
—Lighting/Operable Lamp
—Soap Dispenser
—Refrigerator/Freezer Temps
—Procedure Emergency Management Agency Submission
—Unobstructed Egress
—Monthly Fire Drill
—Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
—Fire Drill Sleeping Hours
—Implement Storage Procedures
—Follow Prescriber's Orders
—Insulin Injections
02 Aug 2022Inspection
02 Aug 2022Inspection
Identified multiple medication-management deficiencies, including failure to follow prescriber orders and incomplete staff training.
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.190.aCompletion Medication Course
2600.190.bInsulin Injections
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
09 Mar 2022Inspection
09 Mar 2022Inspection
Found that no staff had a nationally recognized food manager certification while serving food for 23 residents.
Identified multiple deficiencies, including failure to report abuse promptly, incomplete incident reporting, insufficient direct care hours, and missing resident records.
2600.227.dSupport plan for medical/dental/behavioral care
2600.252Resident records content
27 Jan 2022Inspection
27 Jan 2022Inspection
Identified deficiencies in staff training, assessments, care planning, medication procedures, and incident reporting, with follow-up actions required.
2600.65aFS Orientation – First Day
2600.65bRights/Abuse 40 Hours
2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
2600.162cMenus
2600.171b4Transportation – Staffing Training
2600.23bIADL Assistance
2600.15aResident Abuse Report
2600.16cWritten Incident Report
2600.225aAssessment 15 Days
2600.227aSupport Plan 30 Days
2600.252Content of Resident Records
2600.225cSupport Plan Medical/Dental
2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental (continued)
2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
27 Sept 2021Inspection
27 Sept 2021Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across abuse reporting, incident documentation, sanitary practices, medical evaluations, meals and dietary management, and medication handling.
2600.15.aResident Abuse Report
2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
2600.85.aSanitary Conditions
2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
2600.161.bWell-Balanced Meals
2600.161.dDietary Needs
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
03 Sept 2021Inspection
03 Sept 2021Inspection
Granted a waiver delaying the administrator training requirements due to need for time to complete training to serve as an administrator.
27 Aug 2021Inspection
27 Aug 2021Inspection
Granted a waiver of administrator training requirements to allow time to complete the training, with conditions to finish by December 16, 2021 and to maintain documentation.
13 Aug 2021Inspection
13 Aug 2021Inspection
Found deficiencies in medication storage procedures and in following prescriber orders for glucose monitoring.
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures for Medications and Medical Equipment
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
02 Aug 2021Inspection
02 Aug 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies in insulin administration and staff diabetes training, including mis-dosing and incomplete training records.
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.190.aCompletion Medication Course
2600.190.bInsulin Injections
10 May 2021Inspection
10 May 2021Inspection
Found violations related to resident records confidentiality, health and safety compliance, and medication administration practices.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
Type A2600.88aSurfaces
Type B2600.182bPrescription Medication
Type A2600.183aOriginal Containers and Injections
Type A2600.187aMedication Record
Type A2600.190aCompletion Medication Course
Type B2600.190bInsulin Injections
23 Apr 2021Inspection
23 Apr 2021Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across posting requirements, staff qualifications and training, safety, medication procedures, and resident assessments.
2600.3.cPost Current License
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.54(a)Direct Care Staff
2600.65.aFS Orientation
2600.88aSurfaces
2600.141.aMedical Evaluation
2600.144.c1Smoking Area Guidelines
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.185.bMedication Procedures
2600.226aMobility Assessment
2600.226aMobility Assessment
20 Apr 2021Inspection
20 Apr 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies in meal service, dietary accommodations, medication management and record-keeping with corrective actions planned and implemented.
2600.161bWell-Balanced Meals
2600.161dDietary Needs
2600.187(a)Medication Administration
2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187(a)Medication Record
2600.187(d)Follow Prescriber's Orders
2600.252Record Content
17 Apr 2021Inspection
17 Apr 2021Inspection
Found several deficiencies in health and safety, staffing, nutrition, and medication management.
2600Compliance With Laws
2600Additional Staffing
2600Meals
2600Refrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600Medication Procedures
2600Follow Prescriber’s Orders
15 Apr 2021Inspection
15 Apr 2021Inspection
Investigations found multiple deficiencies in abuse reporting, medication administration, and resident-record documentation, with corrective actions required and deadlines set for completion.
—Resident Abuse Report
—Written Incident Report
—Abuse (continued)
—Treatment of Residents
—Follow Prescriber’s Orders
—Medication Administration (continued)
—Date/Time of Medication Admin.
—Medication Procedures
—Positive Interventions
—Support Plan Revision
—Record Entries Legible
26 Feb 2021Inspection
26 Feb 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies in CPR training, safety hardware, bedding, glucometer calibration, and medication administration documentation.
Type A2600.63.aFirst Aid/CPR Training
Type A2600.88.aSurfaces
Type A2600.101.j3Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
Type A2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
Type B2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Administration
12 Feb 2021Inspection
12 Feb 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies in administrator qualifications and several staff training requirements. Continued compliance is expected.
2600.53aQualifications
2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
2600.64aAdmin Training
2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
2600.65bRights/Abuse 40 Hours
20 Jan 2021Inspection
20 Jan 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license for a personal care home; an on-site inspection will be conducted within the next year.
28 Dec 2020Inspection
28 Dec 2020Inspection
Identified violations of 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600.
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Personal Care Homes
26 Feb 2020Inspection
26 Feb 2020Inspection
Determined that the glucometer-sharing issue was fully resolved and continued compliance was required.
27 Nov 2019Inspection
27 Nov 2019Inspection
Granted a license to operate a Personal Care Home at 1710 Creek Road, Glenmoore, PA, for up to 31 residents.
13 Jun 2019Inspection
13 Jun 2019Inspection
Found hot water temperatures exceeded the allowed limit in multiple sinks.
55 Pa. Code 2600.89bHot water temperature
27 Mar 2019Inspection
27 Mar 2019Inspection
Found violations under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 during an on-site inspection; all cited items must be corrected by the dates specified and continued compliance maintained.
02 Nov 2018Inspection
02 Nov 2018Inspection
Granted a regular license upon renewal for a personal care home.
17 Oct 2018Inspection
17 Oct 2018Inspection
Identified violations of personal care home regulations and required corrective actions.
2600.65aStaff training on abuse, neglect, dignity and respect, and positive approach strategy
2600.65aStaff retraining on residents' rights
2600.65aReview of staff training records and training verification
2600.65aEnsure completion of resident rights training by specific staff
—Pet policy review
—Communicate planned activities and involve residents
23 Mar 2018Inspection
23 Mar 2018Inspection
Identified several regulatory violations, including SSI income limits on charges, cleanliness and hazards, pet policy, medical evaluations, and medication procedures; actions to address the deficiencies were outlined.
Type A2600.65(a)SSI income limit on charges
Type A2600.88(a)Cleanliness and hazard-free surfaces
Type A2600.109(a)Pets permitted on premises
Type A2600.141(a)(2)Medical evaluations
Type A2600.190(a)Medication storage and use procedures
02 Nov 2017Inspection
02 Nov 2017Inspection
The Department issued a certificate of compliance and renewed the license for a personal care home after renewal; a regular license was issued and an onsite inspection will occur within the next twelve months.
10 Jan 2017Inspection
10 Jan 2017Inspection
Found an evacuation deficiency during a fire drill where not all residents evacuated the building.
Type A55 Pa Code § 2600.132Residents' evacuation during drills
27 Oct 2016Inspection
27 Oct 2016Inspection
Renewal granted and a certificate of compliance issued; no deficiencies were identified during the process.
17 Nov 2015Inspection
17 Nov 2015Inspection
Found substantial compliance with regulatory requirements after annual licensing inspections.
20 Oct 2015Inspection
20 Oct 2015Inspection
Issued a regular license renewal and a certificate of compliance for the facility.
25 Nov 2014Inspection
25 Nov 2014Inspection
Investigated deficiencies in medication record-keeping and PRN medication entries, along with staffing during medication administration times.
55 Pa.Code §2600.157(a)Medication records shall include required information
55 Pa.Code §2600.137(a)Description of violation – PRN medication entry missing
22 Oct 2014Inspection
22 Oct 2014Inspection
Granted a certificate to operate a personal care home with a capacity of 31 residents.
23 Sept 2014Inspection
23 Sept 2014Inspection
Returned the waiver request for additional information due to missing transcripts and non-English documentation of education.
55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a)Qualifications for direct care staff
29 May 2014Inspection
29 May 2014Inspection
Returned the waiver request for additional information and explained the need to substantiate education credentials; no deficiencies cited.
05 Nov 2013Inspection
05 Nov 2013Inspection
Detected violations related to abuse reporting, timely notifications to the regulatory department, and incomplete staff background clearances.
2600.15(c)The home shall immediately report suspected abuse of a resident
2600.16(c)The home shall report the incident or condition to the Department's regional office within 24 hours
2600.52Hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons
22 Oct 2013Inspection
22 Oct 2013Inspection
Issued a renewal license with a certificate of compliance after review, with no deficiencies cited.
05 Dec 2012Inspection
05 Dec 2012Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory violations involving safety, medication management, and recordkeeping, including unsafe storage of a flammable product, expired medications, inadequate fire drill documentation, and failure to provide proper notice for rate changes.
55 Pa.Code §2600.19Waivers and compliance conditions
55 Pa.Code §2600.125(b)Hazardous materials not accessible to residents
55 Pa.Code §2600.25(c)(10)Advance notice for rate changes
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(c)Fire safety inspection and annual fire drill
55 Pa.Code §2600.183(d)Medication management – current meds and storage
15 Dec 2011Inspection
15 Dec 2011Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication records and safety-related requirements, documenting multiple regulatory violations.
55 Pa Code § 2600Medication records
55 Pa Code § 2600Handrails on ramps and stairs
16 Sept 2011Inspection
16 Sept 2011Inspection
Granted a waiver with conditions permitting an alternative exit arrangement; required the egress window to be clear and accessible, limited occupancy to residents able to open and evacuate independently, and mandated annual demonstrations and fire department notification.
16 Nov 2010Inspection
16 Nov 2010Inspection
Identified deficiencies in emergency planning due to two designated meeting points and insufficient night staffing.
55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drills
16 Aug 2010Inspection
16 Aug 2010Inspection
Investigated a settlement for a violation of care planning and service coordination requirements; found deficiencies in medical evaluations and ongoing service provision for residents.
—Appellant must provide or coordinate the provision of all services necessary to meet resident needs identified during medical evaluations and planning
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