Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Wyomissing, PA
Highlands At Wyomissing
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies
2000 Cambridge Avenue, Wyomissing, PA
(610) 775-2300
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 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
80
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-07-11
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.02
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
4.31
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
6.61
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
53%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.7
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
1.2
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.9% |
86.9%
10 pts better
|
93.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.9% |
93.5%
1.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 10.9% |
3.2%
7.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
7.6 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 | 5.9% |
6.5%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.2% |
19.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.9% |
18.7%
8.8 pts better
|
16.7%
6.8 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 need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.3% |
18.3%
9 pts worse
|
14.9%
12.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.1% |
0.9%
3.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 37.9% |
26.4%
11.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
18.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% |
5.3%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.5% |
68.9%
12.6 pts better
|
81.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.7% |
9.8%
3.1 pts better
|
12.0%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.5%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.8% |
68.7%
3.1 pts better
|
79.7%
7.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.3% |
23.1%
9.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-29 · Fire 2023-06-29
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-07-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-07-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-07-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-07-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-07-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-29
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-07-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-29
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-29
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-31
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-29
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-07-31
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-29
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-07-31
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-29
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-07-31
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-29
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-31
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-29
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-21
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-06-04
B · Minimal harm
2025-05-21
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-05-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
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 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-29
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Deacosta, Kevin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Deacosta, Kevin
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Pessognelli, Marianne
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pessognelli, Marianne
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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