Fulmer's Personal Care Home

    201 Woodward Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745
    • Assisted Living

    Warm family home, excellent care

    I placed my father here and have been very pleased. It's a family-run, warm place with caring, long-tenured staff who communicate promptly and go above and beyond; great home-cooked meals (pizza nights!), regular activities, a lovely patio with mountain views, and easy outdoor time. Excellent value and real peace of mind - he's happy, well cared for, and has made friends.

    Loved one of 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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.65·(40)

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-like caregiving staff
    • Long staff tenure and continuity
    • Hands-on, accessible administration
    • Clear and prompt family communication
    • Personalized, attentive care plans
    • Home-cooked, flavorful meals and themed nights
    • Affordable, cost-effective pricing
    • Transportation to medical appointments
    • Outdoor spaces and scenic patio with mountain views
    • Regular social activities and engagement programs
    • Flexible room personalization and quick intake coordination
    • Practical equipment accommodations and loaner items
    • Inclusive service packaging and veteran-focused assistance
    • Supportive emotional and end-of-life comfort

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff performance and occasional reliability lapses
    • Intermittent cleanliness and sanitation concerns
    • Limited on-site licensed nursing coverage
    • Additional fees for certain amenities and unclear fee disclosures
    • Admissions-process reliability and last-minute placement changes
    • Variable consistency of activity programming
    • Admissions decisions influenced by financial factors

    Summary of reviews

    Fulmer's Personal Care Home is described by families as a small, family-run facility with a strong emphasis on personalized, compassionate caregiving. Many reviews highlight a family-like atmosphere supported by long-tenured staff, hands-on administration, and responsive communication with relatives. Staff are frequently credited with providing attentive, individualized care, accommodating dietary preferences, arranging transportation for appointments, and supporting emotional needs. Practical supports such as loaner equipment, flexible room personalization, and veteran-focused assistance are also noted as consistent strengths.

    Dining and social engagement are commonly cited positives. Reviewers describe home-cooked meals, themed evenings (for example, pizza nights and grills), and a variety of resident activities including book clubs, puzzles, outdoor picnics, and birthday celebrations. Outdoor amenity access — a patio and scenic views — and regular social programming contribute to a pleasant communal environment. Many families emphasize the value proposition: inclusive services, unchanged or affordable pricing, and hands-on management that coordinates move-ins and communicates about health status proactively.

    At the same time, reviewers indicate operational areas to verify prior to placement. A recurrent theme is occasional variability in staff performance and availability; families cited 'off-days' among caregivers and sporadic delays in routine tasks. Cleanliness and sanitation were praised in many accounts but flagged as an intermittent concern in at least one review; prospective families should inspect common areas and rooms directly. Several reviewers raised a significant clinical concern by noting limited on-site licensed nursing coverage; this suggests the facility may be better suited for lower-acuity residents and that higher-acuity needs could require external clinical arrangements.

    Other practical considerations surfaced around admissions and fees. A last-minute cancellation of a planned move-in generated distress for a family and points to potential admissions-process reliability issues; families may want written confirmation of move-in dates and contingency plans. Some reviewers described additional charges for amenities such as window air conditioning or cable TV, so clarity about what is included in the base rate and what carries extra fees is advisable.

    Overall, Fulmer's Personal Care Home presents as a warm, community-oriented option with strong relational care, good food, and active family engagement. The most important due-diligence items are confirmation of licensed clinical staffing levels appropriate to a prospective resident's medical needs, a clear written fee schedule, and direct observation of housekeeping standards and activity consistency. For families prioritizing a modestly priced, home-like setting with attentive staff, the facility appears to offer substantial strengths; for residents needing higher-level nursing care or rigorous clinical oversight, additional questions and safeguards are recommended.

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    Location

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    Fulmer's Personal Care Home is located at 201 Woodward Ave, Lock Haven, PA, 17745.

    About Fulmer's Personal Care Home

    Fulmer's Personal Care Home has been family owned and operated for over 35 years, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to compassionate and individualized care for each resident. The home is deeply rooted in the philosophy that every individual has unique worth and deserves to live securely and comfortably within an enriching environment. As a result, Fulmer’s emphasizes a personalized approach, developing individualized care plans that are thoughtfully tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who becomes part of their community. Care at Fulmer’s goes beyond daily assistance, with staff focusing on building meaningful relationships and ensuring that every resident feels supported and valued during their stay.

    The experienced caregivers at Fulmer’s Personal Care Home are known for their friendly and compassionate approach. Many staff members have ten, fifteen, or even twenty years of continuous service at the facility, which fosters an environment of continuity and trust that is vital for residents’ well-being. This stability not only enhances the quality of care but also reinforces the family-like atmosphere that the home is proud to uphold. The staff is committed to ongoing education and training, ensuring they have the tools and skills needed to provide the most appropriate level of support for those entrusted to their care.

    Fulmer’s Personal Care Home is designed with comfort and accessibility in mind. The building features wide, open halls flooded with natural light, all on a single level to promote mobility and ease of movement for residents. The environment is purposefully cultivated to feel warm and inviting—more like a true home than a facility. Fulmer’s places a strong emphasis on daily services such as meal preparation, hygiene, cleaning, and respectful supervision, integrating these essentials of care seamlessly into each resident’s day. Additionally, Fulmer’s fosters a sense of community by creating opportunities for healthy interaction through organized activities and communal spaces, encouraging residents to build friendships and maintain social connections.

    Recognizing that the decision to move into an assisted living setting is significant for both individuals and their families, Fulmer’s Personal Care Home places a high value on open communication and support for everyone involved. Families are encouraged to play an active role, and Fulmer’s seeks to educate and involve them in the journey to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing peace of mind. True to their motto, “your family becomes ours,” Fulmer’s strives to create an atmosphere where residents and their loved ones feel understood, respected, and genuinely cared for every single day.

    People often ask...

    Fulmer's Personal Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,995 per month.

    Fulmer's Personal Care Home offers assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 201 Woodward Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745.

    No, Fulmer's Personal Care 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 number227100
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity89 residents
    LicenseeTHOMAS AND DIANE FULMER
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveOctober 28th, 2025
    ExpiresOctober 28th, 2026
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    30

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    08 Jul 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The review showed overall compliance with licensing requirements.
    17 Dec 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    30 Nov 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 Mar 2023Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    20 Sept 2022Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included an unsigned resident contract and a lamp not accessible at the bedside. Additionally, some MAR entries lacked a documented diagnosis or purpose.
    • 2600Contract Signatures
    • 101.jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • 187.aMedication Record
    14 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found a deficiency for not documenting residents' education on the right to question or refuse medications. The issue has been corrected and is subject to ongoing compliance.
    • 2600.191Resident education on right to refuse medications
    01 Sept 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license for operation and approved renewal; noted that annual inspections will occur.
    13 Oct 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations identified.
    15 Sept 2020Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal; an onsite inspection is required at least once every twelve months.
    06 Aug 2019Inspection
    Identified violations under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 during an annual review with required corrections by specified dates.
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Personal Care Homes
    03 Jul 2019Inspection
    Renewed the license for a personal care home and notified that an onsite inspection will occur within the next twelve months.
    07 Aug 2018Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and following prescriber orders, including misread glucose readings and incorrect insulin dosing due to transcription errors.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)Medication storage, access, security, distribution and use procedures
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d)Follow directions of prescriber
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d)Follow directions of prescriber
    09 Jul 2018Inspection
    Granted a renewal license and certificate to operate a personal care home with a maximum capacity of 89 residents. The license is valid from 2018-10-28 through 2019-10-28.
    19 Sept 2017Inspection
    Issued a revised license with a new certificate of compliance establishing a maximum capacity of 89 for a personal care home following realignment.
    10 Aug 2017Inspection
    Identified violations under state rules governing personal care homes during licensing activities.
    07 Jul 2017Inspection
    Renewed and issued a regular license following the renewal application. No violations were cited.
    29 Jun 2016Inspection
    Renewal granted and license issued; department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
    09 Jul 2015Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to emergency management procedures and smoke-alarm notification processes.
    • Type A2600.107(d)The written emergency procedures shall be reviewed, updated and submitted annually to the local emergency management agency.
    • Type A2600.130(h)The home's emergency procedures shall indicate the procedures that will be immediately implemented until the smoke detector or fire alarms are operable.
    06 Jul 2015Inspection
    Issued a regular license upon renewal and enclosed the license document.
    03 Nov 2014Inspection
    Investigated a resident-to-resident incident during a Halloween event, where aggressive behavior led to physical harm and inadequate monitoring of residents.
    • Type B55 Pa.Code §2600.42(b)A resident may not be neglected, intimidated, physically or verbally abused, mistreated, subjected to corporal punishment or disciplined in any way.
    17 Jul 2014Inspection
    Identified violations involving vehicle documentation and storage of medications.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.171(c)Documentation for vehicles used to transport residents
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.183(e)Storage of medications (prescription, OTC, CAM)
    09 Jul 2014Inspection
    Issued a certificate of compliance and renewed the regular license for a personal care home, setting the approved capacity at 89 residents.
    06 Feb 2014Inspection
    Found that a resident’s assessment and support plan were not updated after two serious falls, and the resident’s RASP did not reflect unsteadiness.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.227(c)Reporting incidents to the Department within 24 hours
    16 Aug 2013Inspection
    Found violations involving unsafe handling of poisonous materials, chipped dishes, and missing staff background checks.
    • 2600.82(c)Poisonous materials shall be kept locked and inaccessible to residents
    • 2600.104(b)(2)Dishes, glassware, and utensils must be clean, and free of chips and cracks
    • Criminal background check for staff not located
    10 Jul 2013Inspection
    Issued a certificate of compliance after confirming license requirements were met.
    08 Aug 2012Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication training documentation for several staff members.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code 2600Medication training documentation
    02 Nov 2011Inspection
    Identified deficiencies during a licensing activity, including missing expiration dates on kitchen items and related regulatory concerns.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation
    05 Apr 2011Inspection
    Identified multiple violations involving incident reporting and residents' rights, including failure to submit required incident forms and inappropriate staff conduct.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Failure to submit required incident report form
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Improper staff conduct toward residents
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Residents' access to rooms at all times
    28 Jul 2010Inspection
    The facility was found to have several deficiencies related to medication management, admission screening, and safety practices, indicating non‑compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Regulation
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Medication management
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Medication management
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Preadmission screening
    • Handrails and ramps
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Direct care staffing
    07 Jan 2010Inspection
    Identified multiple regulatory violations, including missing posting of current violations and deficiencies in resident medical evaluations.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Posting of current violation report
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Smoking policy posting
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Resident medical evaluation

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