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    DHS Licensing

    PCH & ALR Licensing

    The Office of Long-Term Living’s (OLTL) Bureau of Human Services Licensing (BHSL) is responsible for licensure of personal care homes (PCH) and assisted living residences (ALR) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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    Public Comments

    Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Requests for Waiver of Regulation

    The following requests for a waiver of regulation are open for public comment for 30-days. Please contact the facility or refer to the waiver notification sent to residents for the full waiver details.

    Comments may be sent to ra-pwarlheadquarters@pa.gov.

     

    Assisted Living Residence

    License #

    Public Comments Due:

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    Regulation

    Waiver Request Details

    The Villages at Harmon House4545404/12/2026Administrator Training and Orientation2800.64(a)(1)Additional time to complete administrator orientation
    The 501 at Mattison Estate1492604/12/2026Qualification for Direct Care Staff2800.54(a)(2)Applicant with education obtained outside of the United States

    The 501 at Mattison Estate

    149260

    4/12/2026

    Qualification for Direct Care Staff

    2800.54(a)(2)

    Applicant with education obtained outside of the United States

    The 501 at Mattison Estate1492604/12/2026Qualification for Direct Care Staff2800.54.(a)(2)Applicant with education obtained outside of the United States

    Please check back for future Requests for Waiver of Regulation information.

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