Embassy of Hearthside
State College, Pennsylvania
Skilled nursing facility in State College, PA with 157 certified beds and a 1-star CMS overall rating.
Embassy of Hearthside is a skilled nursing facility in State College, Pennsylvania (Centre County), with 157 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds.
Address: 450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801. Phone: (814) 237-0630.
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas. Has a resident council. Part of the Embassy Healthcare chain.
CMS Five-Star ratings (source: Medicare Care Compare): overall 1 of 5, health inspections 1, staffing 1, quality measures 4.
Levels of care
- Skilled nursing
Facility details
- Street address
- 450 Waupelani Drive
- City
- State College
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP code
- 16801
- Phone
- (814) 237-0630
- Levels of care
- Skilled nursing
- Payment options accepted
- Medicare, Medicaid
- Cms Ccn
- 395868
- County
- Centre
- Ownership Type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Certified Beds
- 157
- Avg Daily Residents
- 123.7
- Continuing Care Community
- No
- Resident Family Council
- Resident
- Sprinklers All Areas
- Yes
- Medicare Medicaid Approved Date
- 1991-11-15
- Chain Name
- Embassy Healthcare
- Overall Rating
- 1
- Health Inspection Rating
- 1
- Staffing Rating
- 1
- Quality Measure Rating
- 4
- Latitude
- 40.7771
- Longitude
- -77.855
Medicare & Medicaid quality data
Published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) [1] , data as of October 1, 2026. CMS ID 395868. Ratings compare this home with other nursing homes; they are not a pass or fail.
How does it compare in State College? · Lowest-rated in Pennsylvania
CMS overall rating
1 / 5
Much below average- Certified beds
- 157
- Residents per day
- 125
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Health citations (latest)
- 31
- Fines
- 2 ($151,320)
Star ratings
CMS rates every certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars in three areas and combines them into an overall rating. The ratings compare homes with each other: 5 is much above average, 3 is average, 1 is much below average.
Overall rating
Much below averageThe headline score, from 1 to 5 stars.
✗ Worse than the state average. State 3.0 · National 3.0
How is this scored?
Three steps: start with the health inspection stars; add one star if staffing is 5 stars (subtract one if it is 1 star); then add one star if quality measures are 5 stars (subtract one if 1 star). It never goes above 5 or below 1, and a home with 1 health inspection star can gain at most one star from the other two. It compares homes with each other; it is not a pass/fail grade. [11]
Health inspections
Much below averageHow the home did in recent state inspections and complaint investigations.
✗ Worse than the state average. State 2.8 · National 2.8
How is this scored?
Based on the two most recent annual inspections plus 36 months of complaint and infection-control inspections, and on how many revisits were needed to confirm fixes. Each citation is weighted by scope and severity. Homes are then ranked within their own state: the best 10% (lowest scores) earn 5 stars, the middle 70% earn 2, 3 or 4 stars in equal shares, and the worst 20% earn 1 star. [11]
Staffing
Much below averageHow many nurses care for each resident, and how stable the nursing team is.
✗ Worse than the state average. State 3.1 · National 3.0
How is this scored?
Six measures: three of staffing level (total nurse, registered nurse and weekend nurse hours per resident per day, adjusted for how much care residents need) and three of turnover (nursing staff, RNs and administrators). The hours come from payroll records submitted to CMS each quarter; turnover uses six quarters of that data. [11]
Quality measures
Above averageHow residents are actually doing.
✓ Better than the state average. State 3.8 · National 3.7
How is this scored?
Scores 15 quality measures drawn from resident assessments (the Minimum Data Set) and Medicare claims, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, rehospitalizations and medication use. Long-stay and short-stay residents are rated separately and combined. [11]
This home State average National average
- Long-stay quality
- Residents who live in the home: outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and medication use.
- Short-stay quality
- Residents staying for rehab or recovery: outcomes such as rehospitalization and regaining function.
Flags CMS attaches to this home
- ⚑ Abuse citation. Care Compare flags homes cited for abuse where residents were harmed (severity G or higher) in the latest inspection or in the past 12 months, or cited repeatedly for abuse where residents could have been harmed (severity D or higher). [11]
How to read the numbers on this page
- Star ratings — 1 to 5 (no stars = not rated)
- 5 is much above average and 1 is much below average, compared with other nursing homes. A home with too little data may have no rating.
- Health inspection score — 0 and up, lower is better
- Points added up from citations (see the scope and severity grid) and revisits. 0 means a clean record; the state table shows which scores earn which stars.
- Quality measure percentages — 0 to 100%
- The share of residents with an outcome, such as a fall with major injury. For most measures a lower percentage is better; for vaccination measures a higher percentage is better.
- Nurse hours per resident per day — Hours, higher is better
- Paid nursing time divided by residents. For example 4.0 means each resident gets about four hours of nursing care a day, shared across all shifts.
- Staff turnover — 0 to 100%, lower is better
- The share of nursing staff who left during the year. High turnover can mean less continuity of care.
- Case-mix index — Around 1.0 is typical
- How much care the residents need. Above 1 means sicker or more dependent residents who need more staff time.
- Fines — Dollars; payment denials in days
- Penalties CMS imposed for serious or repeated problems. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Inspections
State inspectors visit each home about once a year and investigate complaints. Every problem they cite is a deficiency, lettered A to L by how serious and how widespread it was.
Health inspection score
255.0 points — in PA that earns (Much below average).
Lower is better. The score adds up points for every citation (more for serious, widespread problems) and for revisits needed to confirm fixes, then weights recent inspections most. [11]
Score needed for each star in PA [10]
- 5 ★
- 0.000-8.000
- 4 ★
- 8.001-33.000
- 3 ★
- 33.001-65.000
- 2 ★
- 65.001-128.000
- 1 ★ (this home)
- >128.000
| Period | Inspection | Citations (complaint) | Citation points | Revisits | Revisit points | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most recent cycle | Feb 20, 2026 | 31 (20) | 228 | 1 | 0 | 228 |
| Prior cycles (2 and 3) | Mar 14, 2025 | 31 (14) | 224 | 2 | 112 | 336 |
Health citations per inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Mar 14, 2025
Apr 26, 2024
State average for that cycle. Fewer is better.
Fire-safety citations per inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Mar 14, 2025
Apr 26, 2024
State average for that cycle. Fewer is better.
What the latest health inspection cited
- Nutrition and Dietary 10
- Quality of Life and Care 6
- Resident Rights 6
- Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation 2
- Resident Assessment and Care Planning 2
- Pharmacy Service 2
- Administration 2
- Environmental 1
What the latest fire-safety inspection cited
- Smoke 7
- Construction 3
- Egress 2
- Miscellaneous 1
How serious were the citations?
Each health citation gets a letter. The number in each cell is how many of this home's citations got that letter; the points show what each letter adds to the health inspection score. Citations where care was substandard score higher than shown. [11]
| Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some residents) | Widespread (many residents) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J · 50 pts 0 | K · 100 pts 0 | L · 150 pts 0 |
| Actual harm, not immediate jeopardy | G · 20 pts 3 | H · 35 pts 0 | I · 45 pts 0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D · 4 pts 45 | E · 8 pts 23 | F · 16 pts 7 |
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm only | A · 0 pts 0 | B · 0 pts 0 | C · 0 pts 0 |
Darker cells mean more citations. Counts cover every health citation CMS lists for this home.
All health citations (78) [2]
Inspection on Jul 23, 2026 · 2 citations
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D
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
F0776 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 11, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on Jul 1, 2026 · 1 citation
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E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on May 6, 2026 · 6 citations
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E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2026) · From a complaint
-
E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2026) · From a complaint
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F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on Feb 20, 2026 · 19 citations
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D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
-
D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
-
E
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F0847 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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E
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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D
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026) · From a complaint
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D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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D
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
Inspection on Feb 4, 2026 · 2 citations
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E
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 9, 2026) · From a complaint
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F
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 9, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on Oct 7, 2025 · 1 citation
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G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Aug 25, 2025 · 2 citations
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E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025) · From a complaint
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F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Jun 11, 2025 · 1 citation
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D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Mar 14, 2025 · 18 citations
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D
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
-
G
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
-
G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Past Non-Compliance (Jan 29, 2025)
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D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 6, 2025) · From a complaint
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F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 6, 2025)
-
D
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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E
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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E
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
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D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)
Inspection on Nov 22, 2024 · 1 citation
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D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 11, 2024) · From a complaint
Inspection on Nov 13, 2024 · 1 citation
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E
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
F0772 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024) · From a complaint
Inspection on Sep 18, 2024 · 1 citation
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E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 11, 2024) · From a complaint
Inspection on Apr 26, 2024 · 20 citations
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D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024) · From a complaint
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D
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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E
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024) · From a complaint
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D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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E
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024) · From a complaint
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D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
F0848 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)
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D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2024) · From a complaint
Inspection on Feb 15, 2024 · 2 citations
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D
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2024) · From a complaint
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D
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 11, 2024) · From a complaint
Inspection on Nov 22, 2023 · 1 citation
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E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2023) · From a complaint
All fire-safety citations (29) [3]
Inspection on Feb 20, 2026 · 13 citations
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E
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
K0131 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K0211 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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C
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K0291 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K0761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K0311 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Use approved construction type or materials.
K0161 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K0351 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K0355 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K0353 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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D
Meet other general requirements.
K0100 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2026)
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E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K0363 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
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E
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
K0374 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2026)
Inspection on Mar 14, 2025 · 8 citations
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E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K0211 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K0345 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
K0281 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K0353 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K0324 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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E
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K0712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K0223 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
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E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)
Inspection on Feb 5, 2025 · 1 citation
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C
Meet other general requirements.
K0100 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Apr 26, 2024 · 7 citations
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E
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
K0131 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K0918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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E
Use approved construction type or materials.
K0161 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K0363 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K0211 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
K0311 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Survey Summary [4] ; Nursing Home Health Deficiencies [2] ; Nursing Home Fire Safety Deficiencies [3] ; Nursing Home Health Inspection Cut Points [10] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Fines & penalties
CMS can fine a home or stop Medicare and Medicaid payments for new admissions when problems are serious or keep recurring. Most homes have none.
- Fines
- 2 State avg 0.8 · National 0.9
- Total fined
- $151,320 State avg 26,769 · National 30,351
- Payment denials
- 0 Periods with no Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions
Fines by year
| Date | Type | Amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Fine | $21,242 | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Fine | $130,078 | — |
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Penalties [5] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9]
Resident quality measures
These measure what actually happens to residents, as a percentage from 0 to 100 (or events per 1,000 resident days). For almost all of them a lower number is better; the vaccination measures are the exception and are marked. A star means the measure counts toward the quality star rating.
This home State average National average
Long-stay residents (14) [7]
Residents who live in the home. From their regular health assessments (the Minimum Data Set), averaged over four quarters. Period: 2025Q3-2026Q2.
- Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Higher is better
- 97.4
✓ Better than the state average. State 87.8 · National 93.7
- Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher is better
- 93.5
≈ About the state average. State 93.7 · National 95.3
- Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury ★ Lower is better
- 7.6
✗ Worse than the state average. State 3.1 · National 3.2
- Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower is better
- 10.1
✓ Better than the state average. State 13.8 · National 13.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower is better
- 7.0
✗ Worse than the state average. State 6.0 · National 5.1
- Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower is better
- 24.2
✗ Worse than the state average. State 20.1 · National 19.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication ★ Lower is better
- 47.7
✗ Worse than the state average. State 17.6 · National 15.4
- Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower is better
- 0.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 0.2 · National 0.1
- Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened ★ Lower is better
- 10.1
✓ Better than the state average. State 15.4 · National 12.7
- Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased ★ Lower is better
- 12.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 16.4 · National 13.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder ★ Lower is better
- 0.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 0.6 · National 0.7
- Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection ★ Lower is better
- 0.7
✓ Better than the state average. State 1.4 · National 1.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Lower is better
- 28.2
✗ Worse than the state average. State 25.0 · National 18.3
- Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers ★ Lower is better
- 2.1
✓ Better than the state average. State 4.7 · National 4.5
Short-stay residents (3) [7]
Residents staying for rehab or recovery. From their health assessments, averaged over four quarters. Period: 2025Q3-2026Q2.
- Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Higher is better
- 70.1
≈ About the state average. State 70.8 · National 82.3
- Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication ★ Lower is better
- 9.5
✗ Worse than the state average. State 1.4 · National 1.5
- Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher is better
- 80.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 70.9 · National 80.1
Long-stay residents: hospital use (2) [8]
Hospital stays and emergency visits found in Medicare claims, adjusted for how sick residents were. Period: 20250401-20260331.
- Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 2.4
- 0.9
✓ Better than the state average. State 1.5 · National 1.8
- Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 2.0
- 0.6
✓ Better than the state average. State 1.1 · National 1.7
Short-stay residents: hospital use (2) [8]
Rehospitalizations and emergency visits after admission, found in Medicare claims and adjusted for how sick residents were. Period: 20250401-20260331.
- Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 15.1
- 11.0
✗ Worse than the state average. State 9.5 · National 11.8
- Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 27.7
- 4.3
✓ Better than the state average. State 22.0 · National 23.4
Sources: Nursing Home MDS Quality Measures [7] ; Nursing Home Medicare Claims Quality Measures [8] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Ownership & operator
Who owns and runs a home can matter: for-profit, non-profit and chain-owned homes tend to differ on staffing and inspection results.
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- EMBASSY HEARTHSIDE, LLC
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Certified beds
- 157
- Residents per day (average)
- 125.2
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Nov 15, 1991
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- County
- Centre
- Located in a hospital
- No
Company profiles: Embassy Healthcare (33 homes, average 2.1 stars), Embassy Healthcare Management Inc (22 homes, average 2.2 stars), Heritage Employment Services, LLC (21 homes, average 2.2 stars), Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc (14 homes, average 2.4 stars), Embassy Pa Tenant 2 Holdings LLC (5 homes, average 1.8 stars)
Part of EMBASSY HEALTHCARE
One of 33 homes in this chain. Average star ratings across the chain (1 to 5):
- Overall
- 2.1
- Health inspections
- 2.0
- Staffing
- 1.4
- Quality
- 4.3
Owners, officers and managers (16) [6]
Operational/Managerial Control
- CIRIGNANO, LISA (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025)
- EMBASSY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC (organization, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- HANDLER, AARON (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- HERITAGE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LLC (organization, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- REPCHICK, GEORGE (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- ROSCOE, BRANDON (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025)
Adp Of The Snf
- CIRIGNANO, LISA (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025)
- EMBASSY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC (organization, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/08/2025)
- HANDLER, AARON (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- HERITAGE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LLC (organization, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/08/2025)
- REPCHICK, GEORGE (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- ROSCOE, BRANDON (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025)
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest
- EMBASSY HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS INC (organization, 100%, since 11/10/2020)
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest
- EMBASSY PA TENANT 2 HOLDINGS LLC (organization, 100%, since 11/10/2020)
Managing Control - Governing Body
- HANDLER, AARON (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
- REPCHICK, GEORGE (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/09/2022)
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Ownership [6]
Sources
All figures on this page come from the U.S. government's published nursing home data, as of October 1, 2026. We reproduce them without change except for rounding and layout; ratings, scores and flags are CMS's, not ours. Averages and comparisons use the state and national figures CMS publishes in the same release.
- 1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Provider Information. Star ratings, staffing, turnover, inspection scores, fines, chain and flag data. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py
- 2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Health Deficiencies. Each health deficiency cited, with scope and severity. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/r5ix-sfxw
- 3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Fire Safety Deficiencies. Each fire-safety deficiency cited. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ifjz-ge4w
- 4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Survey Summary. Deficiency totals by inspection cycle and category. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/tbry-pc2d
- 5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Penalties. Fines and payment denials. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/g6vv-u9sr
- 6. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Ownership. Owners, officers, directors and managers. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/y2hd-n93e
- 7. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home MDS Quality Measures. Quarterly quality measure scores from resident assessments. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/djen-97ju
- 8. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Medicare Claims Quality Measures. Risk-adjusted quality measures from Medicare claims. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ijh5-nb2v
- 9. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home State & National Averages. State and national averages used for comparison. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/xcdc-v8bm
- 10. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Health Inspection Cut Points. Score ranges that earn each health inspection star in a state. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/hicp-9999
- 11. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide. How the star ratings, scope and severity points, and abuse and Special Focus flags are defined. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/certificationandcomplianc/downloads/usersguide.pdf
- 12. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Care Compare. CMS's own consumer site, with the latest figures. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
Attendant Homes is not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS. The data describes past inspections and reported figures and can be out of date or contain errors; it is not a recommendation. Confirm current information with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare [12] .
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