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Bellingham
1615 E. Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
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Bellingham Description
The Watermark at Bellingham, located near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a charming retirement community offering exceptional Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care and Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing at The Springs at Park Lane.
Residents of The Watermark enjoy amenities and services galore with our fun-filled and carefree lifestyle plus everything they could want and need just steps from their door. From chef-prepared meals or elegant dining and engaging programs to interesting classes plus unparalleled personalized care – there isn’t anything we can’t do to ensure you’ll thrive with us. Not to mention peace of mind for the entire family with our full continuum of care so you can live well and age in place today, tomorrow and beyond.
On-site amenities include a beauty salon, game room and a fully stocked library – to name a few. If you want to improve your physical fitness, you’ll have a full range of classes like yoga, Tai Chi, chair exercises and our own B-Fit exercise program to get you started. For a delicious, healthy meal you won’t have to look far – our high quality, restaurant-style dining pleases every palate.
Our full and ever-changing calendar is packed with happenings, including Watermark University classes and Extraordinary Outings. At The Watermark at Bellingham, you can be active as much as you prefer, or sit back, relax and unwind. The choice is always yours.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews highlight concerns about cleanliness, communication, and care quality. One review specifically mentions the rehab unit being dirty and neglected, while another points out issues with management communication and vaccination policies.
- Positive feedback for individual staff members, including a social worker praised for exceptional assistance and dedication. Other reviews commend the staff's friendliness and responsiveness.
- Mixed experiences with facility amenities and services. Some reviews criticize the facility for being expensive, understaffed, and lacking in activities and proper care. Others praise the facility for its ambiance, cleanliness, and the quality of care provided to residents.
- Several reviews from employees and leadership team members describe a positive work environment focused on resident wellness and teamwork. However, there's skepticism about the authenticity of some 5-star reviews.
- Personal stories shared about the helpfulness of staff in specific situations, such as assisting with insurance cards for a doctor's appointment.
- Concerns raised about maintenance issues and dietary restrictions not being adequately addressed.
- Several reviews commend The Watermark at Bellingham for its renovations, staff professionalism, and the overall quality of care and living experience.
- A few negative experiences mentioned, including parking issues and perceived lack of concern from the facility.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with specific staff members and aspects of the facility receiving high praise, while other areas, particularly around communication, cleanliness, and resident care, show room for improvement.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 27, 2002
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 64
Total current residents: 55
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-08-12 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-08-12 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-08-12 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-08-12 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-30 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-30 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-30 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is West Chester which is 4.2 miles away and has a population of 19,842 (small town).
- The average income is $130,091, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 57.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 141 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.77 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 103.0, Moderate Days 4.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Giant
1.5 miles awayGiant Food Stores
2.1 miles awayShopRite
2.4 miles awayAcme/Savon
3.0 miles awayKimberton Wholefoods
3.6 miles awayTransportation
Malvern
3.2 miles awayPaoli
4.5 miles awayExton
4.7 miles awayBus Stations
Church Street Bus Stop
4.2 miles awayWayne Bus Stop
4.4 miles awayS Lot Bus Stop
4.9 miles awayHSC Bus Stop
5.0 miles awayBanks
TD Bank
0.5 miles awayWells Fargo
2.0 miles awayCitadel
2.0 miles awayFulton Bank
2.0 miles awayPNC Bank
2.0 miles awayHospitals
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
1.2 miles awayChester County Hospital
3.5 miles awayWest Chester Cardiology
3.6 miles awayPaoli Hospital
3.9 miles awayDistinctive Dentistry
5.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayRite Aid
1.9 miles awayKohlerman Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayTarget
4.0 miles awaySavin Pharmacy
4.6 miles awayDentists
Gentle Dental
3.0 miles awayMalvern Dental
3.2 miles awayFrazer Dental Care
3.2 miles awayBriglia Dental Group
3.6 miles awayUfberg Dental P.C.
6.4 miles awayParks
East Goshen Township Park
0.0 miles awayEast Goshen Park
0.4 miles awaySerpentine Preserve
0.9 miles awayWillisbrook Preserve
1.0 miles awayEast Goshen Township
1.1 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Birmingham Friends Meeting
6.7 miles awayCentre Friends Meeting
12.3 miles awayMount Lebanon Methodist Episcopal Church
13.5 miles awaySt. Joseph's on the Brandywine
15.5 miles awayHockessin Friends Meetinghouse
16.0 miles awayShopping
Exton Square Mall
5.0 miles awayConcordville Town Center
7.6 miles awayKing of Prussia Mall
10.1 miles awayConcord Mall
11.7 miles awayKeyser-Miller Ford
14.0 miles awayCulture
Greenwood
3.0 miles awayBarton Test Theater
3.1 miles awayBusy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio
3.3 miles awayPeople's Light & Theatre
3.6 miles awayCenter for the Arts
4.0 miles awayRestaurants
Pepper Mill
0.2 miles awayOriental Pearl
0.5 miles awayPatelmo's Pizzeria
0.5 miles awayFellini Cafe of West Chester
1.9 miles awayChina Palace
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