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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.97

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.61

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.50

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

17%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 15.0%
19.6%
4.6 pts better
16.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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