Hickory House Nursing Home
Honey Brook, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395436) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 273-2915 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory House Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Hickory House Nursing Home reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 48.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Hickory House Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hickory House Nursing Home is a 110-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Honey Brook, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with an average of 100.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 12, 1978, and operates as a for-profit corporation. The facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hickory House holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
On CMS's penalty record, Hickory House Nursing Home shows 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning no federal fines are on record. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to the source system; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare or the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hickory House Nursing Home has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 48.7% and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hickory House has 110 certified beds and an average of 100.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 12, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Hickory House scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6102732915 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6102732915 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395436?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.