20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Berlin, PA
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $27,885 in total fines with 20 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1404 Hay Street, Berlin, PA
(814) 267-4212
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
150
Certified beds
Average residents
123
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-05-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
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
0.46
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.86
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.35
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.67
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.32
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.30
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.31
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
0.55
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.38
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.15
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,301
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.50
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9934
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
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
4.61
Baseline 6.53% · Performance 6.46% · Measure score 4.61 · Achievement 4.61 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
3.35
Baseline 59.57% · Performance 50.00% · Measure score 3.35 · Achievement 3.35 · Improvement 2.26
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.19
Baseline 3.70 hours · Performance 4.27 hours · Measure score 4.19 · Achievement 4.19 · Improvement 2.23
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.39% |
10.72%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 49 · Observed rate 4.08% · Lower 95% interval 5.2% |
| Discharge to community | 55.53% |
50.57%
5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 48.65% · Lower 95% interval 41.69% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.69 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 86.89% |
95.27%
8.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 61 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 61 |
| Discharge self-care score | 51.02% |
53.69%
2.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 49 |
| Discharge mobility score | 42.86% |
50.94%
8.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 49 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.28% |
2.29%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 61 · Adjusted rate 2.99% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.46% |
7.12%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 3.13% · Lower 95% interval 2.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 118 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 26.61% |
42%
15.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 124 |
| Discharge function score | 53.06% |
56.45%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 49 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 5.41% |
25.2%
19.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 37 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.5% |
86.9%
15.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
21.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 59.6% · Q2 72.7% · Q3 77.1% · Q4 76.5% · 4Q avg 71.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.2% |
93.5%
5.7 pts better
|
95.5%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% |
3.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.2% |
6.5%
6.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.4% |
6.5%
0.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 37.8% |
19.9%
17.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
18.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.6% · Q2 35.1% · Q3 39.0% · Q4 42.6% · 4Q avg 37.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.3% |
18.7%
9.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 28.9% · Q3 27.5% · Q4 23.7% · 4Q avg 28.3% · 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 | 14.5% |
19.6%
5.1 pts better
|
16.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 11.0% · Q3 17.7% · Q4 23.4% · 4Q avg 14.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.2% |
18.3%
3.1 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 11.7% · Q3 23.4% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 15.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
0.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.7% |
26.4%
2.7 pts better
|
19.8%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.0% · Q2 22.6% · Q3 17.8% · Q4 33.0% · 4Q avg 23.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.2% |
5.3%
1.1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 78.1% |
68.9%
9.2 pts better
|
81.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 73.5% · Q2 77.0% · Q3 77.4% · Q4 86.1% · 4Q avg 78.1% |
| 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 8.3% · Expected 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · 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 | 15.5% |
23.1%
7.6 pts better
|
23.9%
8.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.5% · Observed 16.7% · Expected 25.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-07
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-07
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 2024-04-24
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-11
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-24
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-06-23
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-04
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 2025-05-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-18
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 2025-03-18
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-18
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 2025-03-18
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-31
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 2024-12-31
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-18
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 2025-03-18
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-04-17
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 2024-04-17
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-04-17
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 2024-04-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-17
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 2024-04-17
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 2024-04-17
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-09-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-07
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 2023-06-07
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $27,885
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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