Quick answers
- Is Pappus House licensed?
- Pappus House appears on the official license 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 “Personal Care Home”, license number 339540, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Pappus House have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 8. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Pappus House?
- 66 Big Mount Road, Thomasville, PA 17364, York County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Pappus House?
- (717) 800-8570, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- UPMC Memorial, York (about 5.4 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 license 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 license 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).
- Country Meadows of York5.4 mi · York, PA · capacity 215
- Normandie Ridge5.4 mi · York, PA · capacity 66
- Providence Place of Dover6.0 mi · Dover, PA · capacity 190
- Concordia at Spiritrust Kelly Drive8.4 mi · York, PA · capacity 60
- Concordia at Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive8.4 mi · York, PA · capacity 56
- Pine Manor Home8.4 mi · York, PA · capacity 29
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- UPMC Memorial5.4 mi · York, PA
- UPMC Hanover9.5 mi · Hanover, PA
- WellSpan York Hospital9.6 mi · York, PA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Personal Care Home |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | PAPPUS HOUSE |
| License number | 339540 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 8 |
| Address | 66 Big Mount Road, Thomasville, PA 17364 |
| County | York |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (717) 800‑8570 |
| 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 license 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