Erie, PA

Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $176,348 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

560 East Third St, Erie, PA

(814) 871-4531

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

107

Certified beds

Average residents

102

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2009-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

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

24%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

28%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	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	1.5	1.2 0.3 pts worse	1.8 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.5%	86.9% 12.6 pts better	93.4% 6.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.2%	93.5% 3.7 pts better	95.5% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	6.0%	3.2% 2.8 pts worse	3.3% 2.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.5%	6.5% 5 pts better	11.4% 9.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.8%	6.5% 2.7 pts better	5.4% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18.0%	19.9% 1.9 pts better	19.6% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	23.1%	18.7% 4.4 pts worse	16.7% 6.4 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	10.2%	19.6% 9.4 pts better	16.3% 6.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	18.6%	18.3% 0.3 pts worse	14.9% 3.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.9% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.7%	1.7% About the same	1.7% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	30.6%	26.4% 4.2 pts worse	19.8% 10.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.3%	5.3% About the same	5.1% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	91.7%	68.9% 22.8 pts better	81.7% 10 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-07 · Fire 2025-03-07

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-26 · Fire 2024-04-26

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-21 · Fire 2023-04-21

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-25

B · Minimal harm 2025-03-07

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-25

B · Minimal harm 2025-03-07

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-04-25

B · Minimal harm 2025-03-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-04-25

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2023-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-06-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2024-06-07

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-16

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-06-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$176,348 2023-05-16

Fine

Fine · fine $176,348

Fine

Ownership

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