Heather Court
281 Ironstone Drive, Northumberland, PA 17857
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Listing facts
- Address
- 281 Ironstone Drive, Northumberland, PA 17857
- County
- Northumberland County
- Licensed capacity
- 48 residents · #2 of 3 in Northumberland
- DHS classification
- Personal Care Homes
- PA DHS license #
- 227060 · Personal care home (Chapter 2600)
- Memory care
- Secure dementia care unit · 48 licensed beds · More PA memory care
- Phone
- (570) 473-8356
About Heather Court
Heather Court is an mid-sized PA DHS-licensed personal care home at 281 Ironstone Drive in Northumberland, Pennsylvania 17857, licensed for up to 48 residents (Northumberland 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 Heather Court.
PA DHS lists Heather Court with a secure dementia care unit licensed for 48 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 3 licensed personal care homes in Northumberland on PA Care Finder, Heather Court ranks #2 by licensed capacity among 3 homes. Above it by capacity: Nottingham Village Retirement Center.
Heather Court sits in Northumberland County: Northumberland County has licensed personal care homes in our PA DHS directory.
Families considering Heather Court can call (570) 473-8356 to ask about current availability, pricing, accepted payment methods, and to schedule an in-person tour.
Comparing options? Browse licensed personal care homes in Northumberland on PA Care Finder, or request a free shortlist of 3–5 homes near Northumberland 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 #227060 · View DHS inspection summary ↗
Location
Open in Google Maps →Northumberland · Northumberland County directory
Heather Court is one of 3 licensed personal care homes listed in Northumberland. Browse homes in Northumberland → · All of Northumberland County · How to choose a home
Paying for care near Northumberland County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland
- Nottingham Village Retirement Center60 Neitz Road · 90 residents
- Emmanuel Home800 Priestly Avenue · 38 residents
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- Is Heather Court licensed by the state of Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Heather Court 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 Heather Court accommodate?
- Heather Court is licensed for up to 48 residents — ranking #2 by capacity among 3 licensed homes in Northumberland. Licensed capacity is not the same as open beds — contact the facility to ask about availability.
- What care level is Heather Court licensed for?
- The PA DHS dataset classifies Heather Court 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 48 residents. We do not list nursing services — confirm what this home can support before you sign.
- How many personal care homes are in Northumberland, PA?
- PA Care Finder lists 3 DHS-licensed personal care homes in Northumberland. Open the Northumberland directory to compare capacity and phone numbers, or request a free shortlist of homes accepting residents.
- How do I schedule a tour of Heather Court?
- Call Heather Court directly at (570) 473-8356 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 Heather Court cost per month?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published monthly rate for Heather Court. Statewide personal care / assisted living medians are a planning benchmark only. Contact Heather Court at (570) 473-8356 for current rates and accepted payment methods.
- What should I ask when touring Heather Court?
- 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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