Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare
5485 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606
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Listing facts
- Address
- 5485 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606
- County
- Berks County
- Licensed capacity
- 75 residents · #6 of 8 in Reading
- DHS classification
- Personal Care Homes
- PA DHS license #
- 221990 · Personal care home (Chapter 2600)
- Memory care
- Secure dementia care unit · 14 licensed beds · More PA memory care
- Phone
- (610) 779-3993
About Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare
Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare is an mid-sized PA DHS-licensed personal care home at 5485 Perkiomen Avenue in Reading, Pennsylvania 19606, licensed for up to 75 residents (Berks County). This listing comes from the statewide licensed personal care home dataset — it is a personal care home (PCH), not a skilled nursing facility.
PA DHS classifies this listing as Personal Care Homes. In Pennsylvania that license is issued under Chapter 2600 (personal care homes). Confirm the current license, inspection report, and which services this specific home offers with the administrator — we do not invent a care-level menu for Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare.
PA DHS lists Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare with a secure dementia care unit licensed for 14 residents — a locked memory-care area for people living with dementia. Ask how residents are assessed for the unit and whether there is a waitlist.
Among 8 licensed personal care homes in Reading on PA Care Finder, Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare ranks #6 by licensed capacity among 8 homes. Above it by capacity: The Manor At Market Square.
Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare sits in Berks County: Berks County search volume often mixes personal care with nursing-home queries.
Families considering Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare can call (610) 779-3993 to ask about current availability, pricing, accepted payment methods, and to schedule an in-person tour.
Comparing options? Browse licensed personal care homes in Reading on PA Care Finder, or request a free shortlist of 3–5 homes near Reading that are currently accepting residents.
Verify licensing & inspections
This listing is sourced from PA DHS personal care home license data. Before admission, ask the administrator for the most recent inspection report and any open citations — then compare answers on your tour.
PA DHS license #221990 · View DHS inspection summary ↗
Location
Open in Google Maps →Reading · Berks County directory
Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare is one of 8 licensed personal care homes listed in Reading. Browse homes in Reading → · All of Berks County · How to choose a home
Paying for care near Berks County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Berks County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Berks County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Other personal care homes in Reading
- Stabon Manor Personal Care Home1555 Haak Street · 160 residents
- Laurel Pointe Senior Living2900 Lawn Terrace · 104 residents
- The Villa St. Elizabeth1201 Museum Road · 92 residents
- The Heritage Of Green Hills Care Center400 Tranquility Lane · 90 residents
- The Manor At Market Square803 Penn Street · 80 residents
- Maidencreek Place105 Dries Road · 75 residents
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- Is Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare licensed by the state of Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare appears in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licensed personal care home dataset used by PA Care Finder. It is listed as a personal care home, not a nursing home. Ask the administrator for the current license and latest inspection report before admission.
- How many residents can Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare accommodate?
- Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare is licensed for up to 75 residents — ranking #6 by capacity among 8 licensed homes in Reading. Licensed capacity is not the same as open beds — contact the facility to ask about availability.
- What care level is Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare licensed for?
- The PA DHS dataset classifies Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare as Personal Care Homes. That is a personal care (Chapter 2600) license, not skilled nursing. DHS also lists a secure dementia care unit (memory care) licensed for 14 residents. We do not list nursing services — confirm what this home can support before you sign.
- How many personal care homes are in Reading, PA?
- PA Care Finder lists 8 DHS-licensed personal care homes in Reading. Open the Reading directory to compare capacity and phone numbers, or request a free shortlist of homes accepting residents.
- How do I schedule a tour of Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare?
- Call Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare directly at (610) 779-3993 to schedule a visit. Tour at least two other licensed homes and bring a written checklist (staffing, rates, discharge policy, recent inspections).
- How much does Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare cost per month?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published monthly rate for Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare. Statewide personal care / assisted living medians are a planning benchmark only. Contact Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare at (610) 779-3993 for current rates and accepted payment methods.
- What should I ask when touring Berkshire Commons, Genesis Healthcare?
- Ask about staff-to-resident ratios (day, evening, overnight), base monthly rate vs care-level fees, discharge policy if care needs increase, recent DHS inspection findings, and visitation rules. Bring a written checklist and tour at least two other homes before deciding.
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