HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME
3120 HORSESHOE PIKE, Honey Brook, PA 19344
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME Compares
HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.7%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Honey Brook, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (30% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Honey Brook.
What keeps HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 110 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Honey Brook
Honey Brook sits in Chester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 85,378 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $104,161
- Median home value
- $369,500
Demographics for Chester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Honey Brook.
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