25 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Mars, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $13,042 in total fines with 25 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA
(724) 625-1571
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
150
Certified beds
Average residents
134
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.15
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.36
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.55
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.7
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
1.2
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 46.7% |
86.9%
40.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
46.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 68.4% |
93.5%
25.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
27.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.0% |
3.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
6.5%
4.2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.0% |
6.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.4% |
19.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 32.6% |
18.7%
13.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
15.9 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 | 20.4% |
19.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.8% |
18.3%
5.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.9%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.4% |
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.8% |
26.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
5.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 31.5% |
68.9%
37.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
50.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.0% |
9.8%
0.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 27.7% |
68.7%
41 pts worse
|
79.7%
52 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 35.6% |
23.1%
12.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
11.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (7 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-15
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 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-02-01
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-02-04
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-02-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-04
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-02-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
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 2024-11-30
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2024-11-30
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 2024-07-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-19
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 2024-01-19
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-19
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 2024-01-19
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-01-19
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 2024-01-19
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 2024-01-19
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-05-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-04-21
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $13,042
Fine
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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