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Nursing home

Glen at Willow Valley

Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Lancaster County

  • 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Directions
  • (717) 464‑6161
  • Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – corporation
  • 1 health citation in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level E). See the inspection record

Summary

Glen at Willow Valley is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with 262 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-12-04, with 0 health deficiencies. Ownership: non-profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
262Certified beds
Health inspections: 5 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Glen at Willow Valley?
675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the phone number of Glen at Willow Valley?
(717) 464-6161, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Glen at Willow Valley?
Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Glen at Willow Valley been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Glen at Willow Valley.
What did inspectors find at Glen at Willow Valley?
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Medicare lists 1 health citation; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 5 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Glen at Willow Valley had 1 health citation; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: December 4, 2025 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Previous cycle: October 18, 2024 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: October 18, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Earlier cycle: November 17, 2023 — 1 health citation

Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2023 (standard health inspection).

Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0684 Level E November 17, 2023 · corrected January 16, 2024

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (10)
  • K0293 Level D December 4, 2025 · corrected February 24, 2026

    “Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”

  • K0353 Level D December 4, 2025 · corrected February 24, 2026

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0372 Level D December 4, 2025 · corrected February 24, 2026

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0133 Level E October 18, 2024 · corrected December 29, 2024

    “Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”

  • K0225 Level E October 18, 2024 · corrected December 29, 2024

    “Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”

  • K0321 Level E October 18, 2024 · corrected December 29, 2024

    “Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”

  • K0325 Level E October 18, 2024 · corrected December 29, 2024

    “Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”

  • K0363 Level E October 18, 2024 · corrected December 29, 2024

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

  • K0225 Level E November 17, 2023 · corrected January 23, 2024

    “Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”

  • K0531 Level E November 17, 2023 · corrected January 23, 2024

    “Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.750.780.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.020.900.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.762.222.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.533.903.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.133.523.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.470.550.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)29.2%44.6%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)34.1%39.4%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year1.00.50.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: Willow Valley Communities.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
NameRoleShareSince
Willow Valley CommunitiesDirect owner100%December 6, 1982

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds262
Average residents per day232.9
Takes part inMedicare
OwnershipNon-profit – corporation
Legal business nameWillow Valley Communities
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1995-07-20
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes
Resident and family councilsResident and family councils
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Phone(717) 464‑6161
CMS Certification Number395956
Name in Medicare recordsGLEN AT WILLOW VALLEY
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13