Wooded campus with landscaped walking areas and balconies overlooking nature
Clean and welcoming environment
Friendly staff and positive staff–resident interactions
Helpful admissions coordination and family communication
Personalized wellness support and regular exercise classes
Positive feedback on therapy and hands-on personal care
Good food and three-meal dining in assisted living
Varied activities, including classes, Bible study, cards, and bingo
Group restaurant outings and convenient city-bus access
Multiple care settings and familiar community connections
Cons
Uneven responsiveness to call systems and after-hours access
Inconsistent staff compassion and service quality
Long distances to elevators for residents with mobility limitations
Summary of reviews
Williamsport Home receives strong praise for its welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, spacious living areas, and attractive campus. An independent-living resident values the competitive price, wooded surroundings, gardens, and walking areas. Another family described the facility as an established community that has been upgraded, while residents appreciate having friends and familiar neighbors nearby. The campus also offers distinct living and care settings, including independent living, assisted living, and areas with nursing staff close by.
Feedback about care and staff is largely positive but not uniform. Residents and families describe staff as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and one family praised staff for coordinating a room and communicating regularly. A resident also valued personalized exercise guidance and regular classes. There is positive feedback about therapy and an individual caregiver’s attentive personal care. In contrast, one reviewer raised concerns about inconsistent staff compassion and poor call-bell response. Another visitor described difficulty reaching someone for assistance at the entrance after hours. These comments point to variability in responsiveness rather than a consistent picture of service.
Dining feedback is favorable: one independent-living resident said the food was good, and an assisted-living description noted three meals daily in a pleasant dining area. Activities include exercise, bingo, Bible study, card games, classes, and excursions. Residents can also join monthly restaurant outings, and the city bus stops at the campus several times a day. The outdoor setting and activity options appear to support both social engagement and access to the surrounding community.
The facility’s older origins are balanced by reports of upgrades and well-kept interiors. A practical limitation for residents with mobility challenges is the distance to the elevator in at least one area. One family also raised a concern about a pressure injury during a resident’s stay and questioned the physician’s recommendations; this is a serious individual account, but the available reviews do not establish it as a broader pattern. Overall, feedback is predominantly positive about the campus, community, dining, and many staff interactions, with more limited concerns about response consistency, accessibility, and one resident’s clinical experience.
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Medicare Ratings
3·/ 5
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Location
Williamsport Home is located at 1900 Ravine Rd, Williamsport, PA, 17701.
About Williamsport Home
Williamsport Home sits on an 86-acre campus in Lycoming County and has been serving local elders since 1872, when it began as the Home for the Friendless, and nowadays, the facility offers several types of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, personal care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care, with each option designed to match different levels of support and needs, so there's something on hand for people who want help with daily life or for those who just want a safe, maintenance-free apartment. Residents can enjoy rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, furnished spaces, telephones, and both indoor and outdoor common areas where folks can gather, whether it's in the game room, the library, arts room, music area, or outside along the walking paths and gardens, and there's a movie theater and an activity room for group fun, too. Meals come from a dining room setup with restaurant-style service, all-day dining, allergy-friendly menus, diabetic options, and a professional chef, so individuals with different dietary needs can get what suits them, and the kitchen staff work to support healthy choices. The facility takes care of housekeeping, linen services, laundry including dry cleaning, and offers transportation for doctor's visits and errands, while also managing move-in coordination to help new residents settle in without extra stress. Williamsport Home has non-ambulatory care, diabetic care, incontinence care, skilled nursing care, plus medication management, bathing, dressing, physical transfers, and 24-hour supervision for anyone needing nursing help or a higher level of support, and there's a secure Memory Care section-focused on elders with dementia or Alzheimer's-offering planned activities, safety features, custom care plans, and staff on hand at all times. There's the Ravine Ridge professional counseling center on site for folks needing mental health services, offering individual therapy, group support, and specialized equipment in a setting that encourages wellness and growth, with counseling provided by experienced and compassionate staff. Recreation and socialization play a big part in daily life here, since residents take part in activities both on campus and off, from devotionals to fitness and wellness programs, community-run games, crafts, arts, musical events, day trips, family support events, and outdoor programming, and residents themselves get to help plan and run some of the activities when they want to get involved. Safety and comfort matter greatly at Williamsport Home, and there's electronic monitoring in memory care, common areas to help folks stay engaged, and an environment designed to be both supportive and optimistic. Staff receive training to provide skilled care, including rehabilitation services to help people improve mobility and keep their independence, all under the guidance of licensed health professionals. Williamsport Home doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, , orientation, gender identity, background, or how someone pays, which makes the community open to all individuals seeking care. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified, so people who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation care can get those services through accepted programs. People considering a move can take a virtual tour online. The whole approach at Williamsport Home is to support elders as they age, let them keep their dignity, stay healthy, and feel at home in a safe, friendly environment.
People often ask...
Williamsport Home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
There are 20 photos of Williamsport Home on Mirador.
Yes, Williamsport Home allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1900 Ravine Rd, Williamsport, PA 17701.
No, Williamsport 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.
Identified multiple deficiencies across health and safety, training, and resident-care processes.
2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
2600.25.bContract Signatures
2600.26.aQuality Management Plan
2600.65.e.112 Hours Annual Training
2600.65.fTraining Topics
2600.65.gAnnual Training Content
2600.65.iTraining Record
2600.65.iTraining Record
2600.85.eTrash Outside Home
2600.89.bHot Water Temperature
2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600.125.aCombustible Storage
2600.131.eAccessible Extinguishers
2600.132.bSafety Inspection/Fire Drill
2600.187.aMedication Record
2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
27 Aug 2026Inspection
27 Aug 2026Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies, including unlabeled leftovers, an egress door that used a magnetic lock without approved authorization, overdue fire-safety testing, and incomplete medication and training records.
2600.103.eFood leftover labeling and reuse prohibition
2600.121.aUnobstructed egress
2600.121.bLocking device approval
2600.132.bSafety inspection/fire drill
2600.187.aMedication record diagnosis/purpose documentation
2600.190.cRecord of training
10 Jun 2026Inspection
10 Jun 2026Inspection
Identified abuse of a resident by staff, including yelling and intimidation, based on multiple incidents described during the investigation.
Type B2600.42(b)Resident Rights
05 Sept 2025Inspection
05 Sept 2025Inspection
Cited deficiencies related to training hours documentation, sleeping-hours fire drills, first aid kit contents, and medication assessment documentation.
2600. 65.e.Direct care staff annual training hours
2600. 65.i.Training record content — length of courses
2600. 132.e.Fire drills during sleeping hours
2600. 171.b.First aid kit contents in transportation
Found deficiencies related to medication storage procedures and accurate date/time documentation of medication administration.
Type A2600Implement Storage Procedures
Type B2600Date/Time of Medication Admin.
03 Dec 2024Inspection
03 Dec 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
10 Oct 2024Inspection
10 Oct 2024Inspection
Investigated a reported incident of staff disrespect toward a resident and identified multiple deficiencies across training, safety, and medical documentation.
2600Treatment of Residents
2600Training Topics
2600Annual Training Content
2600Staff Training Plan
2600Resident Personal Equipment
2600Trash Receptacles
2600Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600Evacuation
2600Medical Evaluation
2600Meds and Syringes Locked
2600Preadmission Screen Form
2600Support Plan Medical/Dental
2600Support Plan Signatures
10 Oct 2024Inspection
10 Oct 2024Inspection
Multiple deficiencies were found across admissions, medical evaluations, medications, safety, and record-keeping, with corrective actions planned.
2600Contract Signatures
2600Resident Personal Equipment
2600Left Overs
2600Outdated Food
2600Fire Drill Records
2600Medical Evaluation
2600Annual Medical Evaluation
2600Meds and Syringes Locked
2600Prescription Current
2600Implement Storage Procedures
2600Medication Record
2600Follow Prescriber's Orders
2600Preadmission Screen Form
2600Assessment
2600Additional Assessment
2600Support Plan Medical/Dental
2600Record Content
13 Feb 2024Inspection
13 Feb 2024Inspection
Determined that multiple deficiencies were identified related to incident reporting, designee presence, and updating resident care plans.
2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
2600.57.aDesignee Present/Age
2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
21 Sept 2023Inspection
21 Sept 2023Inspection
Identified deficiencies in annual staff training, outdated food, and medication recordkeeping.
2600.65.e12 Hours Annual Training
2600.65.fTraining Topics
2600.65.gAnnual Training Content
2600.103.iOutdated Food
2600.183.dPrescription Current
25 Aug 2022Inspection
25 Aug 2022Inspection
Identified several deficiencies in medication management, self-administration, and emergency readiness; corrective actions were implemented.
2600.121.aStairways, egress must be unlocked and unobstructed
2600.181.cSelf-administration Assessment
2600.183.bMeds and syringes locked
2600.184.aMeds labeling
2600.184.bLabeling OTC/CAM
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.226.aMobility Assessment
2600.227.dFollow Prescriber's Orders / Update Support Plan
2600.227.eSelf Administer Medication
24 Aug 2022Inspection
24 Aug 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
27 Aug 2021Inspection
27 Aug 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal for a Personal Care Home; annual inspections will occur within the next twelve months.
27 Aug 2021Inspection
27 Aug 2021Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal for a personal care home; the license is valid from 2021-09-19 to 2022-09-19.
25 Aug 2021Inspection
25 Aug 2021Inspection
Determined that the corrective actions were fully implemented and ongoing compliance is required.
2600.91Emergency telephone numbers posted
2600.101.jLighting/bedside lamp required
2600.224.aPreadmission screening form completed
24 Aug 2021Inspection
24 Aug 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to medication management and temperature monitoring; the inspecting authority determined corrections were fully implemented and ongoing compliance required.
Issued a regular license following renewal for a personal care home.
06 Aug 2020Inspection
06 Aug 2020Inspection
Granted a regular license to operate the personal care home following renewal; continued operation at the designated site is authorized.
31 May 2019Inspection
31 May 2019Inspection
Found violations of personal care home requirements that must be corrected by the dates specified.
31 May 2019Inspection
31 May 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies in regulatory compliance for a licensed personal care service during a May 2019 visit.
30 May 2019Inspection
30 May 2019Inspection
Renewed the license to operate the Personal Care Home after renewal application.
30 May 2019Inspection
30 May 2019Inspection
Renewed the license and issued a certificate; no violations cited.
06 Jun 2018Inspection
06 Jun 2018Inspection
Issued a certificate of compliance and renewed the license for the facility.
06 Jun 2018Inspection
06 Jun 2018Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal; no violations cited.
05 Jun 2018Inspection
05 Jun 2018Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in training and fire-safety documentation, including inadequate annual staff training and improper fire drill records and evacuation-time extensions.
2600.65(g)Direct care staff training
2600.132(b)Fire safety inspection and fire drill
2600.132(c)Written fire drill record
2600.132dEvacuation time extension letter
05 Jun 2018Inspection
05 Jun 2018Inspection
Identified violations related to sanitation, annual fire-safety documentation, evacuation readiness, and medication-record keeping.
Type A2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained.
Type A2600.132(b)A fire safety inspection and fire drill conducted by a fire safety expert shall be completed annually.
Type A2600.132(d)Residents shall be able to evacuate the entire building to a public thoroughfare, or to a fire-safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert.
Type A2600.187(a)A medication record shall be kept to include the following for each resident for whom medications are administered.
20 Feb 2018Inspection
20 Feb 2018Inspection
Identified hot water temperatures exceeding the allowed limit at multiple sinks during an inspection.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.89BHot water temperature not to exceed 120°F in areas accessible to residents
27 Jun 2017Inspection
27 Jun 2017Inspection
Investigated a fire-safety violation found in the laundry area due to lint in a dryer's lint trap; lint posed a potential fire hazard.
Found no deficiencies. Determined compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600.
06 Jun 2017Inspection
06 Jun 2017Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal after review; a site visit is planned within the next year.
05 Jun 2017Inspection
05 Jun 2017Inspection
Granted a Certificate of Compliance following renewal processing for the care home. Renewal application was received and processed.
06 Jul 2016Inspection
06 Jul 2016Inspection
Found deficiencies related to medication labeling, resident-record documentation, and the contents of a first aid kit during the licensing visit.
2600.251(b)Entries in a resident record
2600.187(c)Resident records; entries
2600.184(a)Labeling of prescription medications
2600.96AFirst aid kit contents
06 Jul 2016Inspection
06 Jul 2016Inspection
The review identified multiple deficiencies, including training record documentation, unsafe egress practices, fire-safety safeguards in smoking areas, medication administration follow-through, and shared towel usage issues.
2600.65(i)(7)Training records
2600.121(b)Use of egress doors
2600.144(c)(1)Fire-safety safeguards (smoking)
2600.187(a)Medication administration per physician orders
2600.102(k)Use of common towels prohibited
07 Jun 2016Inspection
07 Jun 2016Inspection
Granted a regular license after renewal; a certificate of compliance was issued.
07 Jun 2016Inspection
07 Jun 2016Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal; no deficiencies cited.
30 Jun 2015Inspection
30 Jun 2015Inspection
Investigated training and medication administration certification records; found that training documentation and certification dates were not properly maintained and dated.
2600.190(c)Record of training
2600.190(a)Timing of certification dates
30 Jun 2015Inspection
30 Jun 2015Inspection
Determined that the facility complied with the applicable regulations. The regular license was issued and remains in good standing.
10 Jun 2015Inspection
10 Jun 2015Inspection
Granted a regular license to operate the facility after renewal; a license was issued.
10 Jun 2015Inspection
10 Jun 2015Inspection
Renewal resulted in a regular license being issued; there were no deficiencies noted.
01 Jul 2014Inspection
01 Jul 2014Inspection
Identified violations of evacuation requirements; several drills exceeded the six-minute evacuation time.
55 Pa.Code 2600.132(d)Evacuation of residents within six minutes
01 Jul 2014Inspection
01 Jul 2014Inspection
Concluded compliance with applicable regulations; regular license issued and remains in good standing.
11 Jun 2014Inspection
11 Jun 2014Inspection
The department issued a renewed license following a renewal application, authorizing operation of the site’s 3rd floor.
11 Jun 2014Inspection
11 Jun 2014Inspection
Issued renewal authorization for a personal care home, allowing continued operation and noting annual inspections.
09 Jul 2013Inspection
09 Jul 2013Inspection
Investigated violations found for fire drills: monthly drills were not unannounced, drill records did not accurately reflect staff participation, and drills were not conducted at varied times, including sleeping-hours.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Unannounced monthly fire drill
c55 Pa.Code §2600Written fire drill record must include required details
g55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drills shall be held on different days and times
09 Jul 2013Inspection
09 Jul 2013Inspection
Investigated the incident and found multiple deficiencies, including improper fire drill scheduling, failure to follow medication orders, and inadequate reporting and documentation of medication issues.
2600.132(g)Fire drills
2600.15(c)Reporting of incidents
2600.186(c)Medication records and changes
2600.187(d)Follow prescriber directions
06 Jun 2013Inspection
06 Jun 2013Inspection
Issued a certificate of compliance authorizing operation of a personal care home with a capacity of 16 in Williamsport; renewal processed and mailed.
06 Jun 2013Inspection
06 Jun 2013Inspection
Renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance, authorizing continued operation. The department noted that annual inspections would occur and enforcement would follow if noncompliance was found.
05 Jul 2012Inspection
05 Jul 2012Inspection
Concluded compliance with state rules and issued a regular license.
05 Jul 2012Inspection
05 Jul 2012Inspection
Issued a regular license after a licensing inspection found compliance with applicable requirements.
24 Aug 2011Inspection
24 Aug 2011Inspection
Concluded the site was in compliance. Issued a regular license.
23 Aug 2011Inspection
23 Aug 2011Inspection
Found no violations cited and issued a regular license.
06 Aug 2010Inspection
06 Aug 2010Inspection
Identified a deficiency in the medical evaluation documentation for a resident due to a missing medication list attachment and no physician's signature or date.
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600
06 Aug 2010Inspection
06 Aug 2010Inspection
Issued a certificate of compliance after confirming licensing compliance.
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