10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Taylor, PA
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $113,058 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
500 West Hospital Street, Taylor, PA
(570) 562-2102
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
142
Certified beds
Average residents
133
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Century Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1983-01-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
10 facilities
Chain averages 2 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
0.41
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.10
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.38
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.29
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.19
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.27
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.41
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.42
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
10,371
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.62
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9824
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.98% · Performance 22.11% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.91
Baseline 9.47% · Performance 7.05% · Measure score 4.91 · Achievement 2.62 · Improvement 4.91
Total nurse turnover
1.95
Baseline 71.00% · Performance 59.69% · Measure score 1.95 · Achievement 0.98 · Improvement 1.95
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.39
Baseline 3.56 hours · Performance 3.47 hours · Measure score 1.39 · Achievement 1.39 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.12% |
10.72%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 138 · Observed rate 7.25% · Lower 95% interval 6.48% |
| Discharge to community | 36.31% |
50.57%
14.3 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 28.04% · Lower 95% interval 27.86% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.83 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 115 · Denominator 115 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 115 |
| Discharge self-care score | 66.67% |
53.69%
13 pts better
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 84 |
| Discharge mobility score | 61.9% |
50.94%
11 pts better
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 84 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.61% |
2.29%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 115 · Adjusted rate 2.03% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.05% |
7.12%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 105 · Observed rate 7.62% · Lower 95% interval 4.35% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 172 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 17.24% |
42%
24.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 116 |
| Discharge function score | 75% |
56.45%
18.5 pts better
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 84 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 92.73% |
95.95%
3.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 51 · Denominator 55 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22.95% |
25.2%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 61 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
1.7
1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.2
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
86.9%
11.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.3% · Q3 97.5% · Q4 99.1% · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
93.5%
4.1 pts better
|
95.5%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% |
3.2%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.8% |
6.5%
11.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.3% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 54.5% · 4Q avg 17.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.2% |
6.5%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 6.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.5% |
19.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.9% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 21.5% · 4Q avg 20.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.1% |
18.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.0% · Q2 21.5% · Q3 24.4% · Q4 22.1% · 4Q avg 24.1% · 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 | 6.4% |
19.6%
13.2 pts better
|
16.3%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.0% |
18.3%
8.3 pts better
|
14.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 10.0% · 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 0.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.3% |
26.4%
3.1 pts better
|
19.8%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.9% · Q2 33.1% · Q3 30.3% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 23.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.8% |
5.3%
2.5 pts better
|
5.1%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.5% |
68.9%
17.6 pts better
|
81.7%
4.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 88.3% · Q2 84.8% · Q3 87.6% · Q4 85.5% · 4Q avg 86.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.0% |
9.8%
0.8 pts better
|
12.0%
3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.0% · Observed 9.6% · Expected 12.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 56.2% |
68.7%
12.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
23.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 56.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.7% |
23.1%
3.4 pts better
|
23.9%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.7% · Observed 22.8% · Expected 27.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (9 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-29
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 2024-07-16
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-07-16
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-19
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 2024-01-19
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Inspection history
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-08-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-05-23
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 2025-05-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-08-10
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 2024-07-24
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 2024-07-24
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 2024-07-24
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-08-10
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 2024-07-24
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 2024-07-24
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2024-07-24
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-25
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 2024-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-27
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 2024-01-25
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-27
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2023-09-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-19
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-07-19
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 2023-07-19
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-07-19
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-07-19
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $96,203
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-03-15 · 27 days
27 day denial
Fine · fine $7,940
Fine
Fine · fine $8,915
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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