Quick answers
- Is Echo Lake licensed?
- Echo Lake appears on the official licence list of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Residence - Special Care Unit”, licence number 147130, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Echo Lake have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 104. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Echo Lake?
- 900 North Atwater Drive, Malvern, PA 19355, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Echo Lake?
- (484) 568-4777, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Paoli Hospital, Paoli (about 1.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Hemsley House of Paoli0.0 mi · Malvern, PA · capacity 110
- Remed Recovery Care Centers0.0 mi · Malvern, PA · capacity 8
- Remed Recovery Care Centers-Building 10.0 mi · Malvern, PA · capacity 7
- Remed Recovery Care Centers-Building 20.0 mi · Malvern, PA · capacity 8
- Daylesford Crossing2.5 mi · Paoli, PA · capacity 100
- Highgate at Paoli Pointe2.5 mi · Paoli, PA · capacity 124
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Paoli Hospital1.5 mi · Paoli, PA
- Phoenixville Hospital5.5 mi · Phoenixville, PA
- Chester County Hospital6.5 mi · West Chester, PA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Residence - Special Care Unit |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | ECHO LAKE |
| Licence number | 147130 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 104 |
| Address | 900 North Atwater Drive, Malvern, PA 19355 |
| County | Chester |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (484) 568‑4777 |
| Licensing agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances