Heritage Hills Retirement Home

    2256 Shanks Church Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Faith-based condo with compassionate care

    I chose this faith-based, condo-style community and I'm very glad I did. The spacious rooms with kitchenettes and private baths, 24-hour nursing, and genuinely compassionate, trustworthy staff who go above and beyond create a warm, active atmosphere full of meaningful activities and community involvement. I feel well cared for and would gladly recommend it.

    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

    5.00·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • 24-hour care
    • Caring and attentive staff
    • Nurses who go above and beyond
    • Meets medical needs
    • High overall satisfaction and strong recommendations
    • Spacious rooms
    • Private bathrooms
    • Kitchenettes in units
    • Condominium-style living
    • Beautiful, well-maintained facility
    • Small-town warmth and welcoming atmosphere
    • Faith-based foundation
    • Active programming and community involvement
    • Hospitality, compassion, and trustworthiness of staff
    • Positive communal living and resident camaraderie
    • Exceptional services and facilities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Heritage Hills Retirement Home are uniformly positive. Reviewers highlight a consistently high level of satisfaction across care, staff, facilities, and services, with multiple explicit recommendations and statements that the facility was a ‘perfect match’ or the ‘best choice.’ There is a strong theme of gratitude and trust expressed by those who left feedback. No negative aspects or complaints are reported in the provided summaries.

    Care quality and medical support: A dominant theme is the adequacy and responsiveness of medical and personal care. Reviewers repeatedly note 24-hour care availability and say the nursing staff "go above and beyond," indicating both the presence of around-the-clock clinical support and a level of attentiveness beyond basic duties. Phrases such as "meets medical needs," "attentive staff," and "nurses go above and beyond" point to reliable health monitoring, timely assistance, and a perception that clinical needs are handled competently and compassionately.

    Staff, culture, and interpersonal environment: Staff performance and culture are among the strongest positives. Multiple summaries use words like caring, compassionate, welcoming, trustworthy, and passionate to describe employees. This suggests not only clinical competence but also strong interpersonal skills and emotional support. The repetition of terms such as "hospitality," "compassion," and "small-town warmth" implies a friendly, personal atmosphere where staff-resident relationships are prioritized. These comments also imply stable, engaged staff and leadership that fosters these qualities, though direct statements about management are not present.

    Facilities and accommodations: The physical environment receives consistent praise. Descriptions include "beautiful" and "spacious," and reviewers repeatedly mention large rooms, private baths, and in-unit kitchenettes. The condominium-style living model is highlighted, suggesting residents have a degree of independence and privacy compared with more institutional settings. The combination of private facilities (bathrooms, kitchenettes) and generous room size points to comfortable long-term living arrangements suitable for varying levels of independence.

    Activities, community, and faith-based aspects: Review summaries reference activities and community involvement as positive elements, and the facility’s faith-based foundation is specifically noted. These elements together indicate a community-oriented programming model with spiritual or faith-related activities available. Comments about residents "living together" and a positive communal atmosphere underscore strong social opportunities and likely organized activities that foster resident interaction and engagement.

    Services, dining, and ordinary-living supports: Several summaries describe services as "exceptional," and frequent praise for staff responsiveness and helpfulness implies that daily living supports are dependable. The presence of kitchenettes suggests flexible dining options — potentially both independent meal preparation and facility-provided dining — but reviewers do not describe food quality or specific dining services, so no definitive assessment of full-service dining can be drawn from these summaries.

    Patterns, limitations, and gaps in the reviews: The reviews are overwhelmingly positive and leave certain common decision-making topics unaddressed. There is little or no commentary in these summaries about cost, billing transparency, waitlists or availability, turnover rates, long-term consistency of care, specialized memory care or rehabilitation services, recreational specifics, or meal quality. Because the provided summaries contain no negative remarks, it is possible the sample reflects a selection bias toward satisfied residents and families. Prospective residents should still inquire directly about pricing, staffing ratios, clinical capabilities for higher-acuity needs, and specific activity calendars to fill these information gaps.

    Overall conclusion: Heritage Hills Retirement Home is portrayed as a welcoming, well-maintained, faith-based community that balances independence (condominium-style units with kitchenettes and private baths) with reliable, compassionate 24-hour care. Staff performance and the facility’s atmosphere emerge as standout strengths, and reviewers frequently recommend the community without reservation. While the available summaries paint a very favorable picture, prospective residents should follow up on specifics not covered here (costs, dining details, specialized clinical services) to ensure the facility meets their full range of needs.

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    Location

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    Heritage Hills Retirement Home is located at 2256 Shanks Church Rd, Greencastle, PA, 17225.

    About Heritage Hills Retirement Home

    Heritage Hills Retirement Home sits in a peaceful, country setting in Greencastle and has 61 units, offering both semi-private and private rooms with age restrictions and full wheelchair accessibility for safety and comfort, and you'll find that the place is locally owned, operated, and licensed as a Personal Care Home in Pennsylvania, with over 16 years of service. The staff, including Sara, Latosha, Deanne, Kristen, and Rebekah, are known to be kind, attentive, punctual, and caring, and they work hard to make residents feel like part of a family, often going above and beyond, while sharing core values and creating a friendly, home-like atmosphere. Residents get individualized personal care with medication help, bathing and dressing support, transfers assistance, and 24-hour supervision, and the administration office helps with paperwork and making the move-in process easier. There are meals prepared on site, including options for those with allergies or diabetes, and the dining room allows all day dining with restaurant-style service and homemade food, plus help with nutritional counseling, meal planning, and grocery shopping. Housekeeping, laundry with dry cleaning, and even snow removal and lawn care are routine, and there are transportation services for appointments and errands, as well as medication reminders and therapy services. On the grounds, there are walking paths, gardens, arts rooms, and movie nights, so social activities and relaxation are always available, and community events like Heritage Christmas 2025 and Hometown Heroes give residents ways to connect with the area and each other, which is encouraged with both community-sponsored and resident-run activities. Residents can use a barber or salon for grooming, and the management and nursing staff are present and make sure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and cared for, with a 24-hour call system in place for any needs at any time. Heritage Hills holds strong ties with the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association, is a VA provider, and keeps up a website and email contact for families wanting to know more, with tours offered so people can see daily life, meals, and activities for themselves. Heritage Hills provides assisted living and personal care, supporting independence as much as possible, and also offers respite or short-term stays for those who need temporary care, trying to make every resident feel welcome while supporting well-being, dignity, and choice in daily life.

    People often ask...

    Heritage Hills Retirement Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,963 per month.

    Heritage Hills Retirement Home offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 22 photos of Heritage Hills Retirement Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2256 Shanks Church Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225.

    No, Heritage Hills Retirement Home 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 number301690
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity86 residents
    LicenseeHERITAGE HILLS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJune 20th, 2026
    ExpiresJune 20th, 2027
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    25

    Reports

    6

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    04 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to resident records confidentiality, staff qualifications, and medication management and storage.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.54aDirect care staff qualifications
    • 2600.171b4Direct care staff training and orientation (transportation)
    • 2600.171b5First aid kit
    • 2600.182bMedication administration by trained staff
    • 2600.183bMeds and syringes locked
    • 2600.185aImplement storage procedures
    • 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Administration
    • 2600.187dFollow Prescriber’s Orders
    • 2600.227eSelf administer medication
    13 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies in postings, staff qualifications, food safety, medical evaluations, preadmission screenings, and resident signatures.
    • 2600. 44.g.Posting of contact numbers
    • 2600. 54.a.Direct care staff qualifications
    • 2600. 103.e.Leftovers
    • 2600. 141.b.1.Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600. 224.a.Preadmission Screen Form
    • 2600. 227.h.Support Plan Sign
    10 Jan 2023Inspection
    Identified safety deficiencies in door landing, fire extinguisher placement, and exit signage; corrections were implemented.
    • 2600Interior/Exterior Doors Landing
    • 2600Fire Extinguisher
    • 2600Exit Signs Direction
    26 Jul 2022Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies in safety training, food safety, evacuation drills, medication management, and resident paperwork.
    • 2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600.103iOutdated Food
    • 2600.132dEvacuation
    • 2600.183eStoring Medications
    • 2600.183fDiscontinued Medications
    • 2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.227gSupport Plan Signatures
    15 Jun 2021Inspection
    Granted a regular license for a Personal Care Home at the listed location, authorizing care for up to 36 residents.
    03 Mar 2020Inspection
    Granted a license to operate a Personal Care Home, with a specified maximum capacity.
    04 Feb 2020Inspection
    Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and that ongoing compliance must be maintained.
    28 Jan 2020Inspection
    Identified citations from an inspection and accepted the plan of correction.
    18 Mar 2019Inspection
    Renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance after confirming regulatory requirements were met.
    05 Feb 2019Inspection
    Identified two violations: the fire-escape attachment did not meet requirements and the pre-admission screening was not completed within the required time frame.
    • Type A2600.122Exits from floors must be two independent and accessible
    • Type A2600.224(a)Preadmission screening required within 30 days prior to admission
    21 Feb 2018Inspection
    Granted a regular license renewal following the renewal application; a scheduled onsite inspection will occur within the next twelve months.
    15 Feb 2018Inspection
    Identified a Ventolin inhaler was unlocked and accessible in a resident's bedroom; corrective actions were taken to secure medications. The entity was found in compliance with the medication storage requirement after corrections.
    • 2600.183(d)Prescription medications, OTC medications, CAM and syringes shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.
    02 Mar 2017Inspection
    Observed refrigeration temperatures outside allowed limits during the licensing process and noted the need for thermometer use.
    • 55 Pa.Code 2600.103(I)Regulation 2600.103(I) – Food refrigeration and thermometers
    24 Feb 2017Inspection
    Renewed the license for the operation and noted annual inspections would occur.
    06 May 2016Inspection
    Issued a regular license renewal following the submitted renewal application.
    01 Mar 2016Inspection
    Determined compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 (Personal Care Homes) after the annual licensing inspection.
    06 Nov 2015Inspection
    Found violations involving abuse reporting, contract management, and pre-admission screening. These indicated deficiencies in administrative processes protecting residents.
    • 2600.16(c)Reporting abuse/incidents
    • 2600.25(b)Contracts—signature requirements
    • 2600.25(b)(4)Contracts—payment responsibility
    • 2600.25(c)(1)Resident funds and personal needs allowance
    • 2600.224(a)Preadmission screening/determination
    18 Mar 2015Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies: lint buildup in a dryer's lint trap, missing preadmission service determinations, and an annual medical evaluation for a resident not completed as required.
    • 2600.105(g)(1)Fire hazards – lint removal from lint trap after each use
    • 2600.141(b)(1)Annual medical evaluation
    • 2600.224(a)Preadmission screening determination
    30 Jul 2014Inspection
    Granted a waiver of select 55 Pa.Code requirements governing admissions, resident medical evaluation, and preadmission screening for the operation described.
    16 Apr 2014Inspection
    Issued renewal license and certificate of compliance. No violations cited during the process.
    12 Mar 2014Inspection
    Identified multiple violations including unsecured poisonous materials, uncovered trash, and failure to post weekly menus; emergency lighting also failed when tested.
    • Type A2600.82(c)Poisonous materials kept locked and inaccessible
    • Type A2600.85(d)Trash receptacles must be kept covered
    • Type A2600.162(c)Menus posted one week in advance
    • Type A2600.162(d)Emergency lighting not functioning
    28 Mar 2013Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to posting requirements, staffing, staff training, fire drill documentation, and medication storage. The facility had corrective steps planned with evidence of ongoing progress.
    • 2600.3(a)Posting current license and related documents
    • 2600.60(a)Staffing
    • 2600.65(i)Staff training and orientation
    • 2600.132(c)Fire drill record contents
    • 2600.183(e)Storage of medications
    30 Apr 2012Inspection
    Issued a regular license after finding compliance with required rules.
    12 Apr 2011Inspection
    Issued a regular license after finding compliance with licensing regulations.
    16 Apr 2010Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in care planning and medication documentation for a resident.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation

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