Leesport, PA

Berks County Home- Berks Heim

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA

(610) 376-4841

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

420

Certified beds

Average residents

316

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.85

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.72

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.23

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.28

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

7%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

22%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.7
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
1.2
0.6 pts better
1.8
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 47.7%
86.9%
39.2 pts worse
93.4%
45.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8%
93.5%
2.3 pts better
95.5%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
3.2%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
6.5%
6.2 pts better
11.4%
11.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.5%
6.5%
About the same
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 35.2%
19.9%
15.3 pts worse
19.6%
15.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.7%
18.7%
8 pts worse
16.7%
10 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 27.3%
19.6%
7.7 pts worse
16.3%
11 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.9%
18.3%
9.6 pts worse
14.9%
13 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.0%
0.9%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
1.7%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.7%
26.4%
0.7 pts better
19.8%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
5.3%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 60.9%
68.9%
8 pts worse
81.7%
20.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 2.0%
9.8%
7.8 pts better
12.0%
10 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
1.5%
1 pts worse
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.8%
68.7%
9.1 pts better
79.7%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.8%
23.1%
8.3 pts better
23.9%
9.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-20 · Fire 2024-09-20

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-04 · Fire 2022-11-04

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-12-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-12-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-12-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-04

G · Actual harm 2022-11-04

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-12-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-04

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2022-12-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Brackbill, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-09-25
Chr Consulting Services Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2010-11-18
County Of Berks Office Of The Controller

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1967-01-01
Ernst, Elizabeth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-05-17
Fitz, Rebecca

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1999-07-14
Grove, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-10-06
Loiacono, Marc

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-11-18
Murray, Donna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1981-12-16
Pettie, Jessica

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-12-15
Steele, Michelle

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-07-07
Zeigler, Sharon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-11-27

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