Saint Marys, PA

Elk Haven Nursing Home

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

785 Johnsonburg Road, Saint Marys, PA

(814) 234-2618

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

92

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1975-08-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.97

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.61

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.50

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.08

All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.58

RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.60

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.60

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.01

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.23

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.32

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

17%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,682

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

35.32

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9890

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.37

Baseline 19.62% · Performance 20.34% · Measure score 2.37 · Achievement 2.37 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 5.57% · Performance 8.14% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

6.84

Baseline 33.33% · Performance 35.71% · Measure score 6.84 · Achievement 6.84 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.92

Baseline 3.41 hours · Performance 4.48 hours · Measure score 4.92 · Achievement 4.92 · Improvement 4.01

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.35%
10.72%
1.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 5.61% · Lower 95% interval 6.42%
Discharge to community 32.23%
50.57%
18.3 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 102 · Observed rate 25.49% · Lower 95% interval 25.37%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.93
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.92%
95.27%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 92 · Denominator 93
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93
Discharge self-care score 43.42%
53.69%
10.3 pts worse
Numerator 33 · Denominator 76
Discharge mobility score 47.37%
50.94%
3.6 pts worse
Numerator 36 · Denominator 76
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 8.6%
2.29%
6.3 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 93 · Adjusted rate 7.23%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.14%
7.12%
1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 8.82% · Lower 95% interval 4.73%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.75%
8.2%
6.4 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 171
Staff flu vaccination coverage 28.57%
42%
13.4 pts worse
Numerator 42 · Denominator 147
Discharge function score 44.74%
56.45%
11.7 pts worse
Numerator 34 · Denominator 76
Transfer of health information to provider 97.3%
95.95%
1.3 pts better
Numerator 36 · Denominator 37
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 30.77%
25.2%
5.6 pts better
Numerator 16 · Denominator 52

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.7
0.9 pts better
1.9
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.3
1.2
2.1 pts worse
1.8
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
86.9%
12.5 pts better
93.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 99.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
93.5%
6.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 8.2%
3.2%
5 pts worse
3.3%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.6% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.5%
6.5 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.5%
6.5%
1 pts better
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 6.4% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 5.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.4%
19.9%
2.5 pts better
19.6%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.7% · Q2 18.3% · Q3 18.7% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 17.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.6%
18.7%
5.1 pts better
16.7%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 13.6% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.0%
19.6%
4.6 pts better
16.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 18.2% · 4Q avg 15.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.3%
18.3%
6 pts better
14.9%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.1% · Q2 14.5% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 13.7% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.9%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.8%
1.7%
3.1 pts worse
1.7%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.5%
26.4%
2.9 pts better
19.8%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 22.5% · Q3 28.9% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 23.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.9%
5.3%
0.6 pts worse
5.1%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
68.9%
28.7 pts better
81.7%
15.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.0% · Q2 98.4% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.3% · 4Q avg 97.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 29.3%
9.8%
19.5 pts worse
12.0%
17.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.3% · Observed 27.1% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.8%
1.5%
1.3 pts worse
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
68.7%
28.1 pts better
79.7%
17.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.0%
23.1%
6.1 pts better
23.9%
6.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.0% · Observed 14.3% · Expected 20.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-15 · Fire 2025-05-15

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-06 · Fire 2024-06-06

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-28 · Fire 2023-07-28

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

B · Minimal harm 2025-05-15

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-06-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-10

B · Minimal harm 2024-06-06

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-07-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-08-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-08-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-08-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-15

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 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

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 2024-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-07-10

G · Actual harm 2024-05-09

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

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 2023-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-09-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,018 2024-05-09

Fine

Fine · fine $8,018

Fine

Ownership

Anderson, Arlene

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-01-01
Anderson, Arlene

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-01-01
Crowe, Edward

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-02-09
Gabler, Danielle

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-02-09
Gerg, Charlette

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-03-16
Graeca, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-07-01
Schreiber, Robert

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-03-12
Sorg, June

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-03-09
Sorg, June

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-12-08

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