Scranton, PA

Embassy Of Scranton

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $18,769 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

824 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA

(570) 346-5704

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

139

Certified beds

Average residents

91

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Embassy Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-10-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

37 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

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

0.53

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.90

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.14

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.56

All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.42

RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.40

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.37

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.56

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.76

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.30

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,091

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

Performance score

18.05

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9819

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

2.51

Performance 7.08% · Measure score 2.51 · Achievement 2.51 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.10

Baseline 3.27 hours · Performance 3.39 hours · Measure score 1.10 · Achievement 1.10 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.73%
10.72%
About the same
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 12.5% · Lower 95% interval 7%
Discharge to community 48.33%
50.57%
2.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 31.37% · Lower 95% interval 33.46%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.08
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 42.31%
95.27%
53 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 26
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 26
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 26 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.09%
7.12%
About the same
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 8% · Lower 95% interval 3.5%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.4%
8.2%
5.8 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 125
Staff flu vaccination coverage 9.3%
42%
32.7 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 215
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.7
1.2 pts better
1.9
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.2
0.7 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
86.9%
10.6 pts better
93.4%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.7% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
93.5%
5.3 pts better
95.5%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
3.2%
2.2 pts better
3.3%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.4%
6.5%
3.9 pts worse
5.4%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 9.3% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 10.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.8%
19.9%
1.1 pts better
19.6%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.1% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 14.7% · 4Q avg 18.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.5%
18.7%
3.2 pts better
16.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 17.3% · 4Q avg 15.5% · 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 29.2%
19.6%
9.6 pts worse
16.3%
12.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.0% · Q2 46.6% · Q3 31.1% · Q4 17.0% · 4Q avg 29.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.7%
18.3%
2.4 pts worse
14.9%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 32.3% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 20.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.5%
0.9%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.1%
26.4%
0.3 pts better
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.1% · Q2 31.5% · Q3 13.2% · Q4 39.3% · 4Q avg 26.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
5.3%
1.1 pts worse
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.8% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 8.9% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.0%
68.9%
2.1 pts better
81.7%
10.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.8% · Q2 58.3% · Q3 97.9% · Q4 85.0% · 4Q avg 71.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.1%
9.8%
6.7 pts better
12.0%
8.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.1% · Observed 3.3% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
1.5%
3.9 pts worse
1.6%
3.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 77.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.3%
23.1%
4.2 pts worse
23.9%
3.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 27.3% · Observed 30.0% · Expected 26.2% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-25 · Fire 2025-07-25

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-06 · Fire 2024-09-06

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20

34 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (8 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

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 2025-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-08-26

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-08-26

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-25

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-10-22

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-06

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-10-22

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-06

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-10-22

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-06

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-10-22

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

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-12-19

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 2023-12-19

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

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-12-19

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

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-12-19

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 2023-12-19

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

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-19

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

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-19

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

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-12-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-12-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-12-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-28

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 2026-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-28

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-03-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

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 2025-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

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 2025-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

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 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

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 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-09-24

B · Minimal harm 2025-07-25

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-01

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-04-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-01

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 2025-04-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

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 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

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 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

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 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

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 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

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 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-12-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-06

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

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 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

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 2024-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2024-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

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 2024-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

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 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-14

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

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-14

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

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 2024-01-04

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

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

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 2024-01-04

E · 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 2024-01-04

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

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-14

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

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-04-16

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

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

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 2024-01-04

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

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 2024-01-04

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

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-14

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

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-02-14

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

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

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 2024-02-14

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

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-01-04

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

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2024-01-04

B · Minimal harm 2023-10-20

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-01-04

G · Actual harm 2023-08-09

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 2023-09-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$0 2024-08-09

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-11-09 · 61 days

61 day denial

$0 2023-10-20

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-02-29 · 47 days

47 day denial

$18,769 2023-08-09

Fine

Fine · fine $18,769

Fine

Ownership

Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 30 facilities 2024-06-01
2020 Gsr Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 24 facilities 2024-06-01
Aaron Handler Family Dynasty Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2024-08-01
Aaron Handler Revocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2024-06-01
Ah Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2024-06-01
George S. Repchick 2020 Family Dynasty Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 20 facilities 2024-06-01
Handler, Aaron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2024-06-01
Moran, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-01
Repchick, George

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 33 facilities 2024-06-01

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