White Horse Village

    535 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Excellent staff, meals, grounds, care

    I moved my grandfather here and I'm very pleased - the staff are friendly, professional and helpful, the meals are excellent, the campus and grounds are beautiful and immaculately kept, and there are abundant activities plus solid assisted- and memory-care options.

    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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • 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
    • 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

    4.36·(106)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Robust social and recreational programming
    • Engaging wellness and fitness facilities (pool, gym, rehab)
    • High-quality dining and meal accommodations
    • Courteous and caring direct-care staff
    • Well-maintained grounds and scenic campus
    • Variety of housing options (cottages, apartments, guest housing)
    • On-site primary-care availability
    • Active resident community and companionship
    • Strong memory-support unit
    • Transportation services
    • Pet-friendly policies
    • Extensive cultural offerings (concerts, speakers, committees)
    • Gardening opportunities (community plots)
    • Clean, updated facilities

    Cons

    • Inconsistent direct-care quality and responsiveness
    • Variability in nursing and aide staffing and supervision
    • High and complex cost structure for higher-level care
    • Contractual practices that can limit outside-physician involvement
    • Operational emphasis on transitioning residents to higher-acuity levels
    • Gaps in campus security and perimeter access control
    • Small unit sizes and shared-room configurations for higher-acuity care
    • Rigid policies and rule enforcement affecting resident autonomy
    • Variable management responsiveness to safety and advocacy concerns
    • Limited routine staff–resident interaction availability

    Summary of reviews

    White Horse Village is consistently described as a well-appointed, active continuing-care community with strong campus amenities. Reviewers commonly praise the scenic, immaculately maintained grounds, updated facilities, and a wide variety of housing types ranging from cottages to apartments and guest housing. The campus supports a lively social environment — residents and families cite abundant activities, organized clubs, concerts, fitness and rehabilitation amenities, a community garden, and regular transportation that support an engaged lifestyle.

    Dining and hospitality are frequent strengths in reviewer accounts. Multiple comments highlight high-quality meals, diet accommodations, and inviting dining areas. Staff interactions are generally described as courteous and caring; several accounts point to helpful direct-care staff and a compassionate on-site physician model that families found reassuring. The memory-support unit and specialized services receive specific commendation from families seeking higher-acuity cognitive support.

    At the same time, a number of operational concerns recur. Several reviewers describe unevenness in direct-care quality and variability in nursing and aide skill levels, producing inconsistent responsiveness to residents’ needs. Families also note a sometimes limited availability of routine staff–resident engagement, and occasional communication/advocacy gaps when clinical questions or safety concerns arise. Cost transparency and financial exposure for higher-acuity care are another pattern: supplemental charges and out-of-pocket CNA or caregiver fees for skilled support can be substantial, and some families perceived mismatches between expectations of included extended-care coverage and actual contractual terms.

    Security and management responsiveness are additional themes. There are accounts of security gaps in less-trafficked areas of the campus and of reactive rather than proactive measures following incidents; reviewers describe an increase in patrols after events but differ on the adequacy of ongoing perimeter controls. Contractual language that affects clinical authority — for example, provisions that allow facility clinicians to supersede outside physicians — has been raised as a concern by families who prefer outside-care coordination. Finally, some housing configurations for higher-acuity residents are small or shared rooms, which can affect privacy and caregiver logistics.

    Overall, White Horse Village presents as an attractive, activity-rich community with strong grounds, dining, and memory-support programming. Prospective residents and families who prioritize an active campus and high-quality amenities are likely to find it appealing. Those with potential for significant clinical progression, sensitivity to cost structure, or heightened security expectations should review contract terms, room configurations, staffing models, and campus access controls carefully and ask specific questions about how care transitions, extra charges, and outside-physician coordination are handled.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    White Horse Village is located at 535 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square, PA, 19073.

    About White Horse Village

    White Horse Village offers a variety of living options for seniors, including apartments, garden cottages, villas, woodlands country homes, and Saratoga carriage homes, so you'll find one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and even homes with dens and oversized garages, plus places with porches, private patios, and gated gardens, which means there's something to fit different tastes and needs. The community uses a Continuing Care Retirement Community model, which means residents can start in independent living and move to assisted living, memory care, or the nursing home as their needs change, making it possible to age in place without having to move away if more care is needed. The staff provides help with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, exercise, medication support, and meals, with physical therapy and nutrition guidance offered as well, and there's always a 24-hour emergency call system in place just in case. Residents can join activities for wellness, arts, and learning, with spiritual groups, trips to parks, bocce, swimming, and clubhouses making each day a bit different, and the place feels friendly and warm with spaces for both quiet and social times. The kitchens, baths, and closets are designed for comfort, and everything's maintained for you so you don't need to worry about repairs or chores. Beauty salons and barbershops are right there, and meals are served daily, so you've got things handled without having to go far. The community's planning some new construction homes, and there's a range of healthcare services on hand to help people stay as independent as possible for as long as possible. Because of a technical issue, there may be some extra steps to access certain details online, but White Horse Village does provide a safe, well-rounded choice for people with different needs and lifestyles.

    People often ask...

    White Horse Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 30 photos of White Horse Village on Mirador.

    Yes, White Horse Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 535 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

    No, White Horse Village 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 number179430
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity79 residents
    LicenseeWHITE HORSE VILLAGE INC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJune 14th, 2026
    ExpiresJune 14th, 2027
    Special certificationSpecial Care Unit (capacity 20)
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    34

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    17

    Years

    23 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in food storage, menu posting, and medication management with corrective actions underway.
    • 2600.103gFood shall be stored in closed or sealed containers.
    • 2600.162cMenus prepared for 1 week in advance and posted.
    • 2600.183eStoring medications under proper conditions.
    • 2600.184bLabeling OTC/CAM with resident's name.
    • 2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures for medications and medical equipment.
    • 2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders.
    • 2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form.
    • 2600.251bRecord Entries Legible.
    21 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in staff training and medication management, including missing annual training for direct care staff and unsafe handling, storage, and changes in medications.
    • 2600.65fTraining topics required for direct care staff
    • 2600.82.cLocking poisonous materials
    • 2600.182.cMedication Administration
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • 2600.186.cChange in Medications
    30 Jan 2024Inspection
    Investigated alleged resident abuse and related practices; found deficiencies in reporting, supervision, and assessments.
    • Type AOlder Adult Protective Services Act, 35 P.S. § 10225.701–10225.707; 6 Pa. Code § 15.21–15.27Resident Abuse Report
    • Type BOlder Adult Protective Services Act, 35 P.S. § 10225.701–10225.707; 6 Pa. Code § 15.21–15.27Supervisor Plan
    • Type B2600.42.bAbuse
    • Type A2600.60.aStaff/Support Plan
    • c2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    14 Jun 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    24 Aug 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    28 Apr 2022Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies in confidentiality, privacy, medication handling, medical evaluation documentation, records storage, and building maintenance.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.42sPrivacy
    • 2600.86.bBathroom
    • 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 2600.231.bMedical Evaluation
    • 2600.254.cRecords Storing
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.233.cKey-Locking Devices
    • 2600.87Lighting
    01 Feb 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the licensing inspections.
    11 Jun 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal. Stated that an onsite inspection would be conducted within the next twelve months.
    02 Jun 2021Inspection
    Identified several regulatory deficiencies across posting, boiler certification, food storage, pet policy, exit routes during drills, medication procedures, staff training records, and door locking directions.
    • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600; 3.c.Post Current License
    • 34 Pa. Code Chapter 3 (Boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels)Boiler Certificates
    • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600; 103.iOutdated Food
    • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600; 109.aPets
    • 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600; 132.fAlternate Exit Routes
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.190.cRecord of Training
    • 2600.233.cKey-Locking Devices
    19 May 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to incident reporting, resident rights and care, staff qualifications, medical evaluations, medication management, and preadmission processes.
    • 2600.16.dFinal Incident Report
    • 2600.16.eResident Notification after Final Incident
    • 2600.42.cTreatment of Residents
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.54.aDirect Care Staff Qualifications
    • 2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Information
    • 2600.182.cMedication Administration
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187.aMedication Record
    • 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Administration
    • 2600.187.cRefusal of Medication
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.231.cPreadmission Screening
    11 Dec 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during the inspections conducted in December 2020.
    03 Mar 2020Inspection
    Issued a regular license following the renewal application and noted ongoing requirement for annual on-site inspections.
    18 Nov 2019Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during the inspection.
    10 Sept 2019Inspection
    Identified violations of personal care home regulations and required correction by set dates.
    28 Feb 2019Inspection
    Renewed the license for the facility and set its valid period.
    06 Mar 2018Inspection
    The department issued a regular license following renewal; an onsite inspection will occur within the next twelve months.
    16 Oct 2017Inspection
    Concluded compliance with 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 (relating to Personal Care Homes). Found no deficiencies.
    27 Feb 2017Inspection
    Issued a renewal license following the renewal process; no violations cited.
    15 Feb 2017Inspection
    Investigated a licensing event and found violations related to waste management and cleanliness in care settings.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.85(d)Trash in kitchens and bathrooms shall be kept in covered trash receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents
    06 Jan 2017Inspection
    Awaited additional information.
    04 Apr 2016Inspection
    Granted a certificate of compliance authorizing operation at the site, with a capacity of 79 residents.
    17 Feb 2016Inspection
    Investigated the facility’s compliance with posting emergency numbers on telephones; found that a telephone did not have emergency numbers posted nearby.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.91Telephone numbers posted near telephones for emergencies
    31 Mar 2015Inspection
    Renewed the license to operate the care operation; a regular license was issued for the site. The renewal is valid from June 14, 2015 to June 14, 2016.
    19 Feb 2015Inspection
    Investigated a violation related to medication management; expired first-aid items were found and removed from a vehicle's kit with corrective actions planned.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.183(e)Prescription medications and CAM storage and disposal
    16 Sept 2014Inspection
    Granted a waiver of the bathroom requirement for a licensed personal care home, under specified conditions.
    14 Jul 2014Inspection
    Granted a waiver for bathrooms at the licensed personal care home.
    07 Apr 2014Inspection
    Granted a regular license renewal following the renewal application.
    27 Feb 2014Inspection
    The agency found violations related to medication management and a discrepancy in the medications available in the cart.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Description of violation (medication cart discrepancy)
    26 Feb 2013Inspection
    Found deficiencies in staff training, evacuation diagrams, and medication error reporting.
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600Direct care staff training
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600Emergency evacuation diagrams
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.186(b)Medication error reporting
    20 Apr 2012Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. A regular license was issued.
    28 Jan 2011Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication management, including missing PRN medications and a mismatch between the medication administration record and bottle labeling.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600PRN medications not on hand
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Medication administration records/bottle labeling
    03 Jun 2010Inspection
    Investigated a violation for missing exit signage on an exit door near room 219; an exit sign was affixed.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600
    05 Feb 2010Inspection
    Found deficiencies in meal service and communication of menu changes, including posting and notifying residents about substitutions.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600
    28 Sept 2009Inspection
    Found several deficiencies related to staff training, exit safety, medical evaluations, and following prescriber directions.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Staff and volunteer training; fire safety
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Exit doors; interior opening
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Parking lot exit door; dementia unit secured area
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600The medical evaluation shall include the following
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Prescriber directions

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