13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Lewistown, PA
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $21,491 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
276 Green Ave Extended, Lewistown, PA
(717) 242-1416
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
134
Certified beds
Average residents
126
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Mordechai Weisz
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
7 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 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
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.87
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.08
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.21
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.89
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.23
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.36
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.27
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.29
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
50%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
10,923
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
18.61
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9820
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.43
Baseline 16.18% · Performance 18.92% · Measure score 5.43 · Achievement 5.43 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.46% · Performance 7.71% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0.66
Performance 60.99% · Measure score 0.66 · Achievement 0.66 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.36
Baseline 3.28 hours · Performance 3.46 hours · Measure score 1.36 · Achievement 1.36 · Improvement 0.22
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.94% |
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 109 · Observed rate 11.93% · Lower 95% interval 7.58% |
| Discharge to community | 42.07% |
50.57%
8.5 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 109 · Observed rate 34.86% · Lower 95% interval 30.76% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.01 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 88 · Denominator 88 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 88 |
| Discharge self-care score | 62.86% |
53.69%
9.2 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 70 |
| Discharge mobility score | 51.43% |
50.94%
0.5 pts better
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 70 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.68% |
2.29%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 88 · Adjusted rate 4.12% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.71% |
7.12%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 75 · Observed rate 9.33% · Lower 95% interval 4.67% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.99% |
8.2%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 151 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 30.38% |
42%
11.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 48 · Denominator 158 |
| Discharge function score | 62.86% |
56.45%
6.4 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 70 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 35 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 31.37% |
25.2%
6.2 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 51 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.7
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.2
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.4 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.7% |
86.9%
6.8 pts better
|
93.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.7% · Q2 97.2% · Q3 94.5% · Q4 90.5% · 4Q avg 93.7% |
| 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 | 5.1% |
3.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 6.4% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.9% |
6.5%
0.6 pts better
|
11.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 5.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.5% |
6.5%
1 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 7.5% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.7% |
19.9%
8.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 31.7% · Q3 26.9% · Q4 32.1% · 4Q avg 28.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.6% |
18.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 22.2% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 22.6% · 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 | 2.6% |
19.6%
17 pts better
|
16.3%
13.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.7% |
18.3%
14.6 pts better
|
14.9%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.9%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.9% |
26.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.4% · Q2 30.7% · Q3 28.9% · Q4 36.7% · 4Q avg 31.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
5.3%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.2% |
68.9%
12.3 pts better
|
81.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.0% · Q2 84.2% · Q3 78.3% · Q4 75.8% · 4Q avg 81.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.6% |
9.8%
2.2 pts better
|
12.0%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.6% · Observed 8.0% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.8% |
68.7%
17.1 pts better
|
79.7%
6.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.9% |
23.1%
4.2 pts better
|
23.9%
5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.9% · Observed 18.7% · Expected 23.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (13 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (13 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-04-22
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 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-02-10
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 2026-02-10
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-29
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
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-30
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 2024-04-30
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 2024-04-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-30
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 2024-04-30
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-01-23
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-05-30
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 2023-05-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-30
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2023-05-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-05-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-30
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 2023-05-30
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $21,491
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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