I moved my father in and have been very pleased. Outstanding administrators and compassionate, attentive staff - all of whom passed thorough background checks - create a family-like atmosphere where residents are comfortable and happy. Their clear commitment to safety and the respect staff have from peers make this facility a real positive asset.
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Jul 2026
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Reviews
3.25·(8)
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Care
5.0
Staff
3.7
Meals
3.3
Amenities
3.3
Value
3.3
Pros
Compassionate caregiving staff
Attentive frontline personnel
Respected and engaged administration
Resident-centered safety commitment
Comfortable, home-like environment
Positive family communication
Supportive team culture
Cons
Inconsistent staff hiring and background-screening
Gaps in staff conduct oversight and monitoring
Weak incident-response and escalation procedures
Inadequate human-resources follow-through
Variable facility condition and sanitation
Vulnerabilities in food-security and inventory controls
Summary of reviews
Reviewers portray a facility with distinct strengths alongside operational weaknesses. Many comments emphasize compassionate, attentive caregivers and administrators who are visible and respected; families describe residents as comfortable and well cared for in a home-like, family-oriented environment. Positive family communication and a supportive team culture are recurrently cited as assets that contribute to resident well‑being.
Care quality is generally framed positively with staff described as compassionate and responsive. At the same time, several reviewers raise concerns about how staff conduct is overseen. There are references to serious individual incidents involving criminal conduct and misconduct allegations; these reports, if accurate, point to lapses in hiring controls and ongoing behavior monitoring. Reviewers also describe uneven follow-through after incidents, suggesting gaps in incident-response protocols and human-resources processes that could affect consistency of care.
Dining and daily-life programming appear to support a comfortable atmosphere for many residents, and the organization is credited with fostering a family-like environment. However, comments referencing food loss/theft and supply oversight indicate a need for stronger inventory controls and food-security procedures. Facility condition and sanitation are described unevenly in some accounts, which suggests periodic maintenance and housekeeping issues that merit verification during a tour.
Management receives mixed evaluations: some reviewers praise engaged and outstanding administrators, while others describe slow or inadequate responses when concerns are escalated to HR or leadership. A few reviewers contested the accuracy of critical claims and noted cleared background checks or intentions to pursue legal remedies; conversely, other accounts reference serious allegations of criminal conduct involving individual staff members. Prospective residents and families should therefore ask for documentation of background-screening policies, incident-escalation procedures, staffing ratios, and examples of recent corrective actions.
In summary, Crystal Waters Inc demonstrates notable strengths in caregiver compassion, resident comfort, and administrative presence. These positives are offset by operational weaknesses around hiring and screening, oversight of staff conduct, incident response, and some aspects of facility maintenance and food-security. Families considering placement would be well served by in-person visits, direct questions about supervision and HR protocols, and verification of the facility’s incident-management and safety practices before making a decision.
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Location
Crystal Waters Inc is located at 4639 Rte 119 Hwy N, Home, PA, 15747.
About Crystal Waters Inc
Crystal Waters Inc helps families find the right senior living options by offering free services and using local Expert Advisors to guide people through the different types of care available, and they're open from 8 AM to 9 PM on weekdays, and from 8 AM to 5:30 PM on weekends, so families can reach out most days when it works best for them, and the facility uses a fee system where partner communities pay only if a resident moves in, which keeps services free for families needing help. The facility has different rooms for residents, like semi-private, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, where people can live based on what fits them, and they provide varied care such as assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, and independent living, with some programs having special names or terms-like "respite care" and "life-enriching activities"-for people needing a break or wanting activities to keep life interesting. There's a focus on comfort and support, so they offer things like restaurant-style dining, regular social events, and religious services, and people can join musical activities or scheduled gatherings with others. Residents can also get special help, like therapy and specific care programs that support healthcare, wellness, health, and fitness, so those living at Crystal Waters Inc have different choices based on their needs, and the staff take care to use particular terms for their programs to help families understand what's offered. The company provides managed services and wellness solutions to other businesses too, helping them with online reputation by managing reviews, social media, and business listings, plus offering tools like a Google Reviews calculator and an AI review response generator, so there's support not just for families but for wellness businesses wanting to grow and keep their services running well, with insights, benchmarking, and analytics also available, as well as things like customer messaging and referral marketing-all these programs and services work together to make sure residents and businesses connected to Crystal Waters Inc get the help, care, and support they're looking for.
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Crystal Waters Inc offers assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 4639 Rte 119 Hwy N, Home, PA 15747.
No, Crystal Waters Inc 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.
Investigated an alleged abuse incident and related reporting failures; found violations in abuse reporting, supervision, incident reporting, staffing, and fire drill practices.
28 Pa. Code § 2600.15Abuse reporting and plan of supervision
28 Pa. Code § 2600.15Written Incident Report – reporting to Department within 24 hours
28 Pa. Code § 2600.15Treatment of Residents
28 Pa. Code § 2600.60bAdditional Staffing
28 Pa. Code § 2600.132(g)Fire Drills – Days/Times
17 Sept 2025Inspection
17 Sept 2025Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in sanitary conditions, medical evaluations, medication administration, diabetes training, and activities programming.
2600Sanitary conditions
2600Medical Evaluation
2600Follow Prescriber's Orders
2600Insulin Injections
2600Activity Types
23 Jan 2025Inspection
23 Jan 2025Inspection
Investigated and found deficiencies in ADL assistance and an abuse/neglect incident that led to a fall and injury; supervision and related supports were not provided as required.
Type A2600ADL assistance per assessment and support plan
Type B2600Abuse/neglect of residents; not allowed
15 Jul 2024Inspection
15 Jul 2024Inspection
Investigated and cited deficiencies related to building surfaces and medication management. A regular license was issued after corrections were made.
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Surfaces
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Implement Storage Procedures
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Date/Time of Medication Admin.
Identified multiple deficiencies related to medication management and building maintenance, including missing ceiling tiles and improper medication handling.
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Date/Time of Medication Admin.
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Follow Prescriber's Orders
04 Oct 2023Inspection
04 Oct 2023Inspection
Issued a first provisional license after finding multiple deficiencies in abuse reporting, staff training, medication management, and resident safety.
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.15aResident Abuse Reporting
Type B55 Pa.Code § 2600.15bSupervisor Plan
c55 Pa.Code § 2600.42cTreatment of Residents
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.54aDirect Care Staff
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
d55 Pa.Code § 2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
e55 Pa.Code § 2600.65e12 Hours Annual Training
f55 Pa.Code § 2600.65fTraining Topics
g55 Pa.Code § 2600.65gAnnual Training Content
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.66aStaff Training Plan
c55 Pa.Code § 2600.82cLocking Poisonous Materials
Type B55 Pa.Code § 2600.85bInfestation
d55 Pa.Code § 2600.85dTrash Receptacles
Type B55 Pa.Code § 2600.86bBathroom Ventilation
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.92Windows
j755 Pa.Code § 2600.101j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
e55 Pa.Code § 2600.103eLeft Overs
f55 Pa.Code § 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.127aPortable Space Heaters
Type B55 Pa.Code § 2600.144bPolicy on Smoking
Type B55 Pa.Code § 2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
d55 Pa.Code § 2600.183dPrescription Current
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.184aMeds Labeled
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
Type B55 Pa.Code § 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Admin
28 Jun 2023Inspection
28 Jun 2023Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across abuse reporting, staff training, medication handling, and safety, and the regulator issued a first provisional license pending corrections at the home.
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.15aResident Abuse Report
Type B55 Pa.Code 2600.15bSupervisor Plan
c55 Pa.Code 2600.42cTreatment of Residents
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.54aDirect Care Staff
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.65aFS Orientation
d55 Pa.Code 2600.65dInitial Direct Care Training
e55 Pa.Code 2600.65e12 Hours Annual Training
f55 Pa.Code 2600.65fTraining Topics
g55 Pa.Code 2600.65gAnnual Training Content
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.66aStaff Training Plan
c55 Pa.Code 2600.82cLocking Poisonous Materials
Type B55 Pa.Code 2600.85bInfestation
d55 Pa.Code 2600.85dTrash Receptacles
Type B55 Pa.Code 2600.86bBathroom
55 Pa.Code 2600.92Windows
j55 Pa.Code 2600.101jLighting/Operable Lamp
e55 Pa.Code 2600.103eLeft Overs
f55 Pa.Code 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.127aPortable Space Heaters
Type B55 Pa.Code 2600.144bPolicy on Smoking
Type B55 Pa.Code 2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
d55 Pa.Code 2600.183dPrescription Current
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.184aResident's Meds Labeled
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
Type B55 Pa.Code 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
14 Mar 2023Inspection
14 Mar 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
04 Oct 2022Inspection
04 Oct 2022Inspection
Concluded no deficiencies found during the licensing review.
24 May 2022Inspection
24 May 2022Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across emergency planning, hygiene, food safety, fire safety, and medication management. Violations were cited.
2600Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600Soap Dispenser
2600Food Protected
2600Refrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600Monthly Fire Drill
2600Designated Meeting Place
2600Exit Signs
2600Medication Record
2600Follow Prescriber's Orders
14 Oct 2021Inspection
14 Oct 2021Inspection
Verified a slip hazard from water on a bathroom floor and that the deficiency was corrected.
2600.88aSurfaces
27 Aug 2021Inspection
27 Aug 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license and certificate of compliance for a personal care home.
09 Jun 2021Inspection
09 Jun 2021Inspection
The review identified numerous deficiencies across posting, confidentiality, care planning, safety, sanitation, and medication management that required corrective action.
2600.3.cPosting current license and inspection summary
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.25.c.2Fee Schedule
2600.42.qCompensation
2600.42.sPrivacy
2600.81.bResident Personal Equipment
2600.82.cLocking Poisonous Materials
2600.85.aSanitary Conditions
2600.86.aVentilation
2600.88.aSurfaces
2600.89.bHot Water Temperature
2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600.95Furniture and Equipment
2600.100.aExterior - Free of Hazards
2600.101.j.5Bedside Table/Shelf
2600.101.j.7Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600.101.oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
2600.102.iSoap Dispenser
2600.103.gStoring Food
2600.103.iOutdated Food
2600.121.aUnobstructed Egress
2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.225.aAssessment
2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
06 Aug 2020Inspection
06 Aug 2020Inspection
Found two deficiencies: late-night temperature checks disrupted sleeping residents and a resident's assessment lacked elopement-related details.
2600.42.c.Treatment of Residents
2600.225.a.Assessment 15 Days
16 Jul 2020Inspection
16 Jul 2020Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations were identified during the inspections.
11 Jun 2019Inspection
11 Jun 2019Inspection
Renewed and issued a regular license for a personal care home after receiving the renewal application.
01 May 2019Inspection
01 May 2019Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies related to posting inspection summaries, staff training, glucometer practices, furniture and equipment maintenance, and secure medication storage.
55 Pa. Code §2600.3(c)Posting of inspection summaries
55 Pa. Code §2600.3(c)Posting of inspection summaries
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Staff training requirements
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Medication management and device checks
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Resident health and safety—glucose meters
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Furniture and equipment safety
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Medication storage security
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Supplementary documentation
16 Nov 2018Inspection
16 Nov 2018Inspection
Identified deficiencies under applicable regulations. Citations were issued.
29 Jun 2018Inspection
29 Jun 2018Inspection
Issued a renewal license for a personal care home to operate under state rules.
27 Apr 2018Inspection
27 Apr 2018Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies related to staffing, safety, and medication practices. The findings included inadequate first aid/CPR staffing, unsafe environmental conditions, and medication handling issues.
Type A2600.63(a)At least one staff person for every 50 residents trained in first aid and CPR
01 Dec 2017Inspection
01 Dec 2017Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
08 Jun 2017Inspection
08 Jun 2017Inspection
Issued a regular license renewal for a personal care home with the license period from 2017-09-18 to 2018-09-18.
26 Apr 2017Inspection
26 Apr 2017Inspection
An investigation found multiple regulatory violations related to safety, health evaluations, staffing, and sanitary conditions. The findings indicate deficiencies in medical records, emergency procedures, and overall compliance.
2600.63(a)First aid and CPR staffing
2600.26(a)Quality management plan
2600.132(e)Fire drill records
2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions
2600.141(a)(1)Medical evaluations
02 Mar 2017Inspection
02 Mar 2017Inspection
Increased the maximum capacity after a review of the self-inspection, with no violations cited.
08 Jun 2016Inspection
08 Jun 2016Inspection
Granted a renewal license with a capacity of 58 and planned follow-up site visit within the next year.
03 Jun 2016Inspection
03 Jun 2016Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, staffing adequacy, and staff training during the licensing process.
2600.51Rights of privacy
2600.60(a) Staffing; provision of staffing
2600.66(d)Staff training for direct care staff
04 Nov 2015Inspection
04 Nov 2015Inspection
Found a failure to report an abuse incident promptly, incomplete background checks for staff, and missing required training for direct care staff.
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Criminal history checks and related hiring policies
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Background checks not completed for direct care staff
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Failure to provide required training topics to staff
23 Jun 2015Inspection
23 Jun 2015Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication storage and handling, including missing narcotics, requiring corrective actions.
55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)The home shall develop and implement procedures for the safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff persons.
55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)Description of violation related to safe storage and narcotics
10 Jun 2015Inspection
10 Jun 2015Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed the license, with a maximum capacity of 58 and planned on-site inspection within the next year.
16 Oct 2014Inspection
16 Oct 2014Inspection
Granted a waiver of admission, medical evaluation, and preadmission screening requirements for a licensed provider, allowing use of external documentation.
07 Aug 2014Inspection
07 Aug 2014Inspection
Identified multiple violations during a licensing visit, including mishandling resident funds, unsecured hazardous materials, and incomplete recordkeeping.
2600.20(b)(8)Financial records - itemized transactions to residents
2600.82(b)Storage of poisonous materials
2600.132(g)Fire drills - scheduling and staffing
2600.183(b)Medication storage - locked areas
2600.251(c)Standardized forms for resident records
11 Jun 2014Inspection
11 Jun 2014Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed license to operate a personal care home with a capacity of 58 beds.
18 Nov 2013Inspection
18 Nov 2013Inspection
Found missing medication information and inadequate care plans across multiple residents due to incomplete medical evaluations and support plans.
Type A2600.141(a)(2)The medical evaluation must include the following
Type A2600.227(d)Each home shall document in the resident's support plan the medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental health or other behavioral care services that will be made available to the resident, or referrals for the resident to outside services if the resident's physician, physician's assistant or certified registered nurse practitioner determine the necessity of these services.
Type A2600.227(d)Each home shall document in the resident's support plan the medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental health or other behavioral care services that will be made available to the resident, or referrals for the resident to outside services if the resident's physician, physician's assistant or certified registered nurse practitioner determine the necessity of these services.
Type A2600.227(d)Each home shall document in the resident's support plan the medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental health or other behavioral care services that will be made available to the resident, or referrals for the resident to outside services if the resident's physician, physician's assistant or certified registered nurse practitioner determine the necessity of these services.
13 Aug 2013Inspection
13 Aug 2013Inspection
A licensing review identified multiple deficiencies in regulations governing contracts, staff background checks, food safety, medical evaluations, and medication administration.
55 Pa.Code §2600.25(b)Contracts and signatures
55 Pa.Code §2600.52Hiring, retention and utilization of staff
55 Pa.Code §2600.254(c)Food storage safety
55 Pa.Code §2600.141(a)(1)Medical evaluations
55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d)Medication labeling
55 Pa.Code §2600.60(a)Staffing and access to plans
10 Jul 2013Inspection
10 Jul 2013Inspection
Investigated a furnace inspection and an incident report; found the furnace annual inspection was not properly documented and an incident was not reported within the required 24 hours.
Type A2600.126(a)Furnace inspection documentation
Type A2600.16(c)Reporting incidents to the Department within 24 hours
05 Jun 2013Inspection
05 Jun 2013Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed license following evaluation, with no violations cited.
27 Jul 2012Inspection
27 Jul 2012Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory violations involving quality management, staff screening, medical evaluations, and safety controls.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.26(a)Quality management plan
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.52(c)Hiring, retention and utilization of staff
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.141(a)(1)Medical evaluation
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.82(c)Poisonous materials storage
01 Mar 2012Inspection
01 Mar 2012Inspection
Investigated a privacy violation due to hallway audio monitoring that allowed resident conversations to be heard across hallways.
55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600
28 Jun 2011Inspection
28 Jun 2011Inspection
Identified violations of safety and privacy rules during a licensing inspection, including unsafe hot water temperatures and lack of written consent for audio monitoring.
55 Pa.Code §2600Hot water temperature in areas accessible to residents may not exceed 120°F
55 Pa.Code §2600Audio monitoring without written consent
30 Dec 2010Inspection
30 Dec 2010Inspection
Issued a certificate of compliance authorizing Crystal Waters to operate with revised license terms and capacity.
03 Aug 2010Inspection
03 Aug 2010Inspection
Identified deficiencies in contract documentation, medication management procedures, and safety features at the home.
55 Pa.Code § 2600Contract signed by administrator, resident, and payer
55 Pa.Code § 2600Safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment
55 Pa.Code § 2600Toilet and bath areas shall have grab bars, hand rails or assist bars
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