Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat is Asbury Chandler Estate in Pen Argyl licensed to provide?
Asbury Chandler Estate is a personal care home at 1569 Teels Road, Pen Argyl 18072, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for up to 48 residents; DHS lists it as license #230510, licensed on a full license running to October 1, 2027.
| Record | DHS data |
|---|---|
| DHS license number | 230510 |
| License category | Personal care home (PCH) |
| Regulation | 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
| Maximum capacity | 48 |
| License type | Full |
| Status | Licensed |
| Current license period | 10/01/2026 to 10/01/2027 |
| Dementia unit (from the certificate) | None listed |
| Operation (DHS) | For-profit |
| Legal entity on the license | 1569 Teels Road Llc |
| County | Northampton County |
Under Chapter 2600 the home must give each mobile resident at least one hour of personal care a day (two for residents with mobility needs); nursing tasks come from outside agencies.
What did DHS inspectors find at Asbury Chandler Estate?
DHS has posted 8 licensing inspection reports for Asbury Chandler Estate, 2 reports in the last 24 months, the newest dated August 4, 2025; the latest report we could read in full, from August 4, 2025, lists 1 violation.
| Report date | Violations | 55 Pa. Code sections cited | DHS report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 | 1 | 2600.187 Follow Prescriber's Orders | |
| 11/19/2024 | 9 | 2600.87 Lighting, 2600.103 Storing Food, 2600.125 Combustible Storage, 2600.132 Evacuation, 2600.183 Meds and Syringes Locked, 2600.183 Storing Medications, 2600.185 Implement Storage Procedures, 2600.187 Follow Prescriber's Orders | |
| 10/01/2024 | 0 | No violations cited | |
| 12/05/2023 | Report posted (not parsed) | — |
That is fewer than the Lehigh Valley median of 2 for a latest report.
The cover letter's conclusion reads: “we have determined that your submitted plan of correction is fully implemented.”
How often has DHS visited Asbury Chandler Estate?
DHS's posted history for Asbury Chandler Estate runs back to 2021, with the most reports in 2024 (2); the 2 reports from the last 24 months are dated 08/04/2025, 11/19/2024.
A cluster of reports close together usually means DHS returned to verify corrections or to look into a complaint.
How does Asbury Chandler Estate compare with nearby personal care homes?
On DHS's numbers, its 48-resident capacity is below the Lehigh Valley median of 72; it has 2 DHS reports in 24 months against a median of 5, and the nearest other licensed home is Gap View Personal Care in Pen Argyl, about 0.0 miles away.
- Gap View Personal Care, Pen Argyl: 0.0 mi, capacity 25
- Walden III Senior Living Community, Wind Gap: 3.7 mi, capacity 77
- William's Manor, Wind Gap: 3.7 mi, capacity 8
- Alexandria Manor, Nazareth: 6.7 mi, capacity 93
How far is Asbury Chandler Estate from a hospital?
The nearest acute-care hospital in CMS's data is St. Luke's Easton Campus, about 14.0 miles away in a straight line, followed by St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) at about 18.6 miles.
CMS gives St. Luke's Easton Campus an overall hospital rating of 4 of 5.
What should families ask Asbury Chandler Estate before signing?
Bring this list to the tour; each item ties to something in the record above:
- May we see the plan of correction for the 08/04/2025 report (sections 2600.187)?
- What does the monthly rate include, and what does each level of care add in writing?
- How many hours of personal care will my parent receive each day under the support plan?
- Which situations would lead you to issue a 30-day discharge notice?
- Do you accept residents who receive SSI with the personal care home supplement, and how many such residents live here?
- How do you audit medication records between DHS inspections?
DHS records: inspection history · certificate history
