8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Mifflin, PA
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,831 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
69 Cottage Road, Mifflin, PA
(717) 436-8921
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
104
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Consulate Health Care/Independence Living Centers/Nspire Healthcare/Raydiant Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-05-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.7
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.2
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
86.9%
13.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% |
93.5%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
3.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 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 | 33.9% |
19.9%
14 pts worse
|
19.6%
14.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.0% |
18.7%
4.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.3 pts worse
|
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 | 31.4% |
19.6%
11.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.8% |
18.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.0% |
0.9%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.2% |
26.4%
4.2 pts better
|
19.8%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.3% |
5.3%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.0% |
68.9%
25.1 pts better
|
81.7%
12.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.7% |
9.8%
5.1 pts better
|
12.0%
7.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.6% |
1.5%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.9% |
68.7%
26.2 pts better
|
79.7%
15.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.8% |
23.1%
4.3 pts better
|
23.9%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-07
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 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-29
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 2024-06-29
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-06-29
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 2023-10-02
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-02
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-22
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 2025-08-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-28
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $12,831
Fine
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