Cycle 1
Health 2025-11-14 · Fire 2025-11-14
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Myerstown, PA
Stoneridge Poplar Run
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
450 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA
(717) 866-3200
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
27
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-02-23
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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.72
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.80
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
6.29
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
3.49
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
5.39
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.96
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.11
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.96
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
7.16
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.20
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.7% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 9.76% · Lower 95% interval 6.71% |
| Discharge to community | 38.78% |
50.57%
11.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 29.73% · Lower 95% interval 28.81% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.8 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.3% |
95.27%
1 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 27 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 27 |
| Discharge self-care score | 36.36% |
53.69%
17.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 22 |
| Discharge mobility score | 36.36% |
50.94%
14.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 22 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 27 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.94% |
8.2%
5.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 68 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 6.98% |
42%
35 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 43 |
| Discharge function score | 50% |
56.45%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.7
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.2
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.3 · Observed 0.4 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.2% |
86.9%
10.3 pts better
|
93.4%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.6% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 96.2% · Q4 96.0% · 4Q avg 97.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
3.2%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.3% |
6.5%
0.2 pts better
|
11.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.3% |
6.5%
5.2 pts better
|
5.4%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.9% |
19.9%
3 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.4% · Q2 23.8% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 22.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.8% |
18.7%
5.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 23.8% · 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 | 23.5% |
19.6%
3.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 23.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.3% |
18.3%
5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 23.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.5% |
26.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.8% · Q2 28.8% · Q3 21.4% · Q4 33.0% · 4Q avg 30.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
5.3%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.8% |
68.9%
6.9 pts better
|
81.7%
5.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 63.6% · 4Q avg 75.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-11-08 · Fire 2023-11-08
2 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
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
K131 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2026-01-31
C · Minimal harm
2025-11-14
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2026-01-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-12-02
C · Minimal harm
2024-10-03
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
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 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
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 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-14
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-12-15
C · Minimal harm
2025-11-14
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-03
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 2024-11-11
C · Minimal harm
2024-10-03
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-11-11
B · Minimal harm
2024-10-03
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
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 2024-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 2023-12-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Artz, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Casey, Ryan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gerber, April
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pearlstein, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Reiter, Steven
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Jill
Corporate Director · Individual
Walters, Cynthia
Corporate Director · Individual
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