I feel right at home here - the facility is spacious, the suites are comfortable, and the common areas are welcoming. I'm very pleased with the atmosphere and care.
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
2.88·(8)
Overall rating
5
4
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Care
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals
2.0
Amenities
4.0
Value
2.9
Pros
Spacious, home-like environment
On-site communal dining area
Cons
Inadequate clinical assessment and medical response
Staff conduct and responsiveness
Poor resident property security
Restrictive and inflexible daily routines
Inconsistent meal-service timing and dining management
Variable overall care quality
Summary of reviews
Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with a comfortable, spacious environment but recurring operational concerns that affect residents' experience and safety. Several accounts point to shortcomings in clinical recognition, staff behavior and responsiveness, property security, and day-to-day scheduling. At least one family contrasted Red Rose Manor with a subsequent placement where they observed more attentive care, highlighting a difference in care culture between providers.
Care quality and clinical oversight: A notable pattern in the feedback is concern about the facility's ability to recognize and respond to acute medical deterioration. Reviewers described delays or gaps in clinical assessment that contributed to worsened health outcomes; this suggests weaknesses in clinical monitoring, escalation protocols, or staff training for early recognition of changing conditions. The overall characterization of care was inconsistent, with some residents apparently receiving acceptable support while others experienced lapses that prompted relocation.
Staff and responsiveness: Multiple comments raised issues about staff conduct and timeliness of response. Descriptions focused on tone and responsiveness rather than procedural detail, indicating both communication and responsiveness challenges. These accounts imply variability in staff interaction quality and possible staffing or supervision gaps that affect resident experience.
Dining, routines, and activities: Several reviewers flagged restrictive daily routines and rigid scheduling practices — for example, early wake times, mandatory chores before meals, and dining-room service timing that did not align with resident needs. These operational practices were described as limiting residents' independence and flexibility. There was no detailed, consistent praise for recreational programming in the summaries provided; activities were not a prominent positive theme.
Safety, property, and facility security: Theft of personal belongings was mentioned, raising concerns about property security and internal controls for resident possessions. Combined with the other operational issues, these accounts suggest that security processes and oversight of personal property may require review and strengthening.
Facility environment and management patterns: Physically, the facility is described as large and comfortable with a home-like atmosphere, which is a clear positive. However, that physical comfort appears to be undermined for some families by operational and clinical shortcomings. The pattern of comments points to systemic issues—such as inconsistent care practices, inflexible resident policies, and gaps in clinical and security protocols—that would be important topics for prospective residents and families to investigate.
Practical considerations for families: Prospective residents and their representatives should observe staffing levels and interactions during a visit, ask about clinical monitoring and escalation procedures, inquire specifically about property-security measures and lost-item policies, and clarify daily routines and dining schedules to assess flexibility. Reviewing how the facility handles staff training, incident communication with families, and care-plan updates may help identify whether the facility has addressed the operational traits raised in these reviews.
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Location
Red Rose Manor is located at 38 Cottage Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17602.
About Red Rose Manor
Red Rose Manor provides several types of senior care, including assisted living, residential care home services, Alzheimer's care, and nursing home options, so people with different needs can find help at every stage. Staff can help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication, and they're always around day and night if there's an emergency or a need to help someone move from bed to a wheelchair. There's an emergency call system and a structured program of clinical services, care management, and tele-health, which includes things like remote patient monitoring, and special programs like My Adult Behavior, My Senior Care Hub, My Adult Home Care, and My Adult Foster Care. Red Rose Manor offers meal services with all-day restaurant-style dining, so folks can eat when they want and get meals that fit special diets, including diabetes or allergies, and residents don't have to worry about cooking for themselves. For those who need help getting around, staff provides non-ambulatory and incontinence care, diabetic monitoring, and there's access to nearby hospitals and rehab places if needed. People can enjoy activities planned on-site and away from the building, including devotional, social, and health-focused events, plus there's a library, walking paths, a garden, a barber/salon, and an arts room, so there's always something to do or somewhere peaceful to sit and visit. Transportation services, housekeeping and laundry, move-in coordination, and even dry cleaning are available, so everyday chores are easier for residents. Families and residents can use things like the CACFP food program and EVV system, plus CRM features to keep in touch and be involved. Furnished private rooms and shared spaces, indoor common areas, and community amenities make the place comfortable and easy to join in with group activities or have quiet time alone. There are staff trained to offer higher level care and they provide 24-hour supervision, with activities and programs to support a healthy, independent lifestyle, always focused on what each person needs, and supporting them to make choices about their care. Appointment booking runs Monday through Saturday from eight to five, and the staff can speak several languages, including English. Different floor plans and payment choices are offered for those who want to move in or try a new living situation.
People often ask...
Red Rose Manor offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,235 per month.
Red Rose Manor offers assisted living.
The full address for this community is 38 Cottage Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602.
No, Red Rose Manor 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.
Found numerous deficiencies across resident care, medication management, staffing and training, resulting in provisional licensing actions.
2600.42bAbuse
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.57b1 Hour/Day Direct Care Service
2600.57dWaking Hours
2600.181cSelf-administration Assessment
2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.184aMeds Labeled
2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187aMedication Record
2600.187cRefusal of Medication
2600.187dFollow Prescriber’s Orders
2600.188bMedication Error Reporting
2600.251bRecord Entries Legible
2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600.103iOutdated Food
2600.60aStaff/Support Plan
2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
2600.65fTraining Topics
2600.65gAnnual Training Content
2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
2600.186aAuthorized Prescriber
2600.190aCompletion Medication Course
27 Feb 2025Inspection
27 Feb 2025Inspection
Investigation identified numerous deficiencies across resident care, medication management, staffing, and recordkeeping, resulting in enforcement actions and provisional licenses.
Type B2600.42.bAbuse
2600.51Criminal History Checks
2600.57(b)1 Hour/Day
2600.57.dWaking Hours
2600.181.cSelf-administration Assessment
2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.184.aMeds Labeled
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.187.cRefusal of Medication
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.251.bRecord Entries Legible
2600.188.bMedication Error Reporting
2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
2600.103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600.103.iOutdated Food
2600.65.dInitial Direct Care Training
2600.65.fTraining Topics
2600.65.gAnnual Training Content
2600.63.aFirst Aid/CPR Training
2600.60.aStaff/Support Plan
2600.65.iTraining Record
2600.26.bQuality Management Plan
17 Feb 2025Inspection
17 Feb 2025Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across records, staffing, finances, health care, and safety functions, and a second provisional license was issued due to the violations.
2600.17Record confidentiality
2600.25.cRefunds
2600.51Criminal history checks
2600.57.bDirect care hours daily
2600.57.dWaking hours
2600.60.aStaffing and care plan
2600.65(a)Fire safety orientation (first day)
2600.65(b)Rights/Abuse training
2600.65(c)Ancillary staff orientation
2600.65(f)Training topics
2600.65(g)Annual training content
2600.103(f)Refrigerator/Freezer temps
2600.103(i)Outdated food
2600.123(b)Emergency procedures posted
2600.141(a)Medical evaluation
2600.162(c)Menus posted
2600.162(e)Menu changes
2600.182(b)Prescription medication administration
2600.183(c)Refrigerated meds locked
2600.183(e)Storing medications
2600.185(a)Implement storage procedures
2600.187(a)Medication record
2600.190(a)Medication administration practicum
2600.224(a)Preadmission screening
2600.225(a)Assessment
2600.225(c)Additional assessment
2600.252Record content
2600.253(a)Record 3 years
2600.253(c)Records log
22 Oct 2024Inspection
22 Oct 2024Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across confidentiality, staffing, training, medication management, and record-keeping, leading to a second provisional license being issued.
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Record Confidentiality
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Criminal History Checks
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Direct care staff hours
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Waking hours
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Staff/Support Plan
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Fire safety orientation 1st Day
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Support Plan Medical/Dental
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Record Content
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Record 3 Years
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Records Log
01 Aug 2024Inspection
01 Aug 2024Inspection
Identified a violation for not following prescriber's directions in insulin sliding-scale administration. The resident received incorrect insulin doses on more than one occasion.
187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
30 May 2024Inspection
30 May 2024Inspection
Investigated found numerous deficiencies across abuse reporting, resident rights, staffing, medications, safety, and records, resulting in a first provisional license being issued.
Identified multiple deficiencies across safety, financial management, infection control, and record-keeping. The findings included missing influenza postings, mismanaged resident funds, pest concerns, medication handling issues, and evacuation procedure gaps.
2600. 18. Applicable Health and Safety LawsInfluenza Awareness poster posting
2600. 20.b. 1Financial Records
2600. 20.b. 6Interest Bearing Account
2600. 65.b.Rights/Abuse - Orientation
2600. 85.a.Sanitary Conditions
2600. 85.b.Infestation
2600. 88.a.Surfaces
2600. 103.f.Refrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600. 123.c.Evacuation Diagrams
2600. 132.d.Evacuation
2600. 132.g.Fire Drills Days/Times
2600. 141.a.Medical Evaluation
2600. 183.c.Refrigerated Meds Locked
2600. 185.a.Implement Storage Procedures
2600. 227.g.Support Plan Signatures
2600. 252.Content of Resident Records
16 Aug 2022Inspection
16 Aug 2022Inspection
Identified two violations: delayed incident reporting and missing 30-day discharge notice. The issues were addressed.
2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
2600.228.bDischarge or Transfer
14 Jun 2022Inspection
14 Jun 2022Inspection
Found deficiencies in abuse reporting, incident reporting, financial recordkeeping, infestation control, and window maintenance.
2600.15aResident Abuse Report
2600.16cWritten Incident Report
2600.20bFinancial Records
2600.85bInfestation
2600.92Windows
16 Sept 2021Inspection
16 Sept 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified during the licensing review.
30 Jul 2021Inspection
30 Jul 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate a personal care home, valid through August 30, 2022.
20 Jul 2021Inspection
20 Jul 2021Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies related to medical evaluations, preadmission screenings, support plans, posting the license, and medication storage.
2600.3.cPost Current License
2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Information
2600.171.bFirst Aid Kit
2600.224.cPreadmission Screening
2600.227.cSupport Plan Revision
2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
23 Jun 2020Inspection
23 Jun 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate the site for a one-year term.
03 Jun 2019Inspection
03 Jun 2019Inspection
Cited a deficiency related to ensuring staff on duty have up-to-date medication administration training.
Type A55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600Medication administration training schedule requirement
06 May 2019Inspection
06 May 2019Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal for a personal care home.
30 Jan 2019Inspection
30 Jan 2019Inspection
Identified violations under Chapter 2600 and required corrections.
13 Jun 2018Inspection
13 Jun 2018Inspection
Investigated and found a bed bug infestation and multiple medication administration issues including missing staff initials and failure to follow prescriber directions.
The department renewed and issued a regular license for a personal care home.
31 Jul 2017Inspection
31 Jul 2017Inspection
Identified several deficiencies: staff not meeting first aid/CPR certification ratios, lint buildup in clothing dryers, refrigerators not maintaining required temperatures, and failure to conduct annual fire safety inspections.
2600.63(a)Staffing with certified first aid and CPR
2600.105(g)(1)Fire hazard – lint in dryers
2600.103(f)Food refrigeration temperatures
2600.132(b)Fire safety inspection annually
11 May 2017Inspection
11 May 2017Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal for a personal care home.
21 Jul 2016Inspection
21 Jul 2016Inspection
Found deficiencies in medication record maintenance and overnight staffing for drills.
Type A2600.187(a)Medication records
18 May 2016Inspection
18 May 2016Inspection
Granted the renewal and issued a license following review; no deficiencies were found.
24 Jul 2015Inspection
24 Jul 2015Inspection
Found deficiencies in resident records and admission processes, including missing details in medical evaluations, absence of a resident photograph, and missing determinations in pre-admission screening.
2600.141(a)(2)The medical evaluation must include the following
2600.252Each resident's record must include the following information
2600.224(a)A determination shall be made within 30 days prior to admission
20 May 2015Inspection
20 May 2015Inspection
The Department granted a certificate of compliance and renewed the license after reviewing a renewal application, noting ongoing oversight.
01 Oct 2014Inspection
01 Oct 2014Inspection
Found three deficiencies: underpayment of a resident for tasks performed, lack of positive interventions for disruptive behavior, and improper use of PRN medications.
2600.42(a)Compensation for labor performed
2600.201Positive interventions to modify/eliminate behavior
2600.202PRN medications with non-medical interventions
03 Jul 2014Inspection
03 Jul 2014Inspection
Inspectors found multiple violations related to resident agreements, quality management and staff training, emergency procedures, and basic safety/amenity requirements during the licensing review conducted in July 2014.
Type A2600.25(d)Resident agreements and rent rebate
Type A2600.26(c)Quality management plan
2600.64(f)Training records
2600.92Windows and screens
2600.101(j)(7)Bedside lighting
2600.132(c)Fire drill documentation
2600.132(d)Evacuation capabilities
2600.162(e)Menu changes posted
2600.132(d)Documentation of evacuations
16 May 2014Inspection
16 May 2014Inspection
Renewal license approved and a certificate of compliance issued, authorizing operation with a capacity of 30.
12 Jun 2013Inspection
12 Jun 2013Inspection
Identified several violations of licensing rules, including insufficient direct-care staffing, inadequate training records, and gaps in safety procedures requiring corrective action.
Type A2600.57(b)Direct care staffing
Type A2600.63(a)First aid and CPR training
Type A2600.65(i)Staff training records
Type A2600.132(d)Emergency evacuation capability
Type A2600.190(a)Medication administration training
06 May 2013Inspection
06 May 2013Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance for a 30-capacity personal care home at 38 Cottage Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602, with a one-year license period. No deficiencies were cited.
05 Jun 2012Inspection
05 Jun 2012Inspection
Found multiple regulatory violations related to resident rights, safety, and financial/medication management, with corrective actions only partially implemented.
55 Pa.Code §2600.42(i)Residents' rights - Personal clothing and possessions
55 Pa.Code §2600.89(b)Hot water temperature
55 Pa.Code §2600.20(b)(5)Accounting for resident funds
55 Pa.Code §2600.171(b)(5)Transportation – first aid kit
Investigated a lice outbreak and found a widespread head lice issue among residents, with several residents treated by hair cutting to expedite the process.
Type B55 Pa.Code §2600Head lice outbreak
03 Aug 2011Inspection
03 Aug 2011Inspection
Identified deficiencies in resident assessments and mobility-related changes not reflected in records.
55 Pa.Code §2600The resident shall have additional assessments as follows
27 Apr 2011Inspection
27 Apr 2011Inspection
Identified violations related to medication labeling and documentation of administration.
55 Pa.Code § 2600Storage/organization of prescription and other medications
Investigated a complaint and identified several deficiencies related to safety drills and resident care processes; a plan of correction was prepared.
55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drill requirement
15 Jan 2010Inspection
15 Jan 2010Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in safety, documentation, and medical evaluation processes that required corrective actions.
55 Pa.Code §2600Snow removal / obstruction
55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drill log year identified
55 Pa.Code §2600Sleeping hours fire drill
55 Pa.Code §2600Admission documents; medical evaluation
55 Pa.Code §2600Contents of medical evaluation
55 Pa.Code §2600Medication storage
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