Wernersville, PA

Phoebe Berks

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1 Heidelberg Drive, Wernersville, PA

(610) 678-4002

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

119

Certified beds

Average residents

95

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-09-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.93

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.25

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.7
0.2 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.2
0.4 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
86.9%
11.2 pts better
93.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
93.5%
5.3 pts better
95.5%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.2%
0.3 pts worse
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.1%
6.5%
1.6 pts worse
11.4%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.9%
6.5%
2.4 pts worse
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 32.9%
19.9%
13 pts worse
19.6%
13.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.2%
18.7%
0.5 pts better
16.7%
1.5 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 26.8%
19.6%
7.2 pts worse
16.3%
10.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.4%
18.3%
7.1 pts worse
14.9%
10.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.9%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.6 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 28.1%
26.4%
1.7 pts worse
19.8%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
5.3%
0.4 pts better
5.1%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.7%
68.9%
14.8 pts better
81.7%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.8%
9.8%
6 pts better
12.0%
8.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
1.5%
About the same
1.6%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.9%
68.7%
7.8 pts worse
79.7%
18.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.5%
23.1%
3.4 pts worse
23.9%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-01 · Fire 2025-05-01

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-25 · Fire 2024-04-25

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-11 · Fire 2023-05-11

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

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 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K932 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-05-31

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-05-31

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-31

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-05-31

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-05-31

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-05-31

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

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 2025-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

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 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-06-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Baer, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-01-01
Baer, Thomas

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-01-01
Calvert, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-11
Calvert, Scott

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-11
Phoebe Services Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2010-03-05
Richards, Robert

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-07-09
Richards, Robert

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-09-14
Shelly, Craig

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-12-05
Staska-Pier, Marie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-08-05
Staska-Pier, Marie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-08-05
Stephens, Carol

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-03-07
Stevenson, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2006-04-24
Stevenson, Scott

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2006-04-24
Stevenson, Scott

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2006-04-24

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