Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-06 · Fire 2025-06-06
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
State College, PA
Village At Penn State, The
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
260 Lion's Hill Road, State College, PA
(814) 238-1949
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
36
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.97
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.25
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.86
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.96
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
24%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
86.9%
10.5 pts better
|
93.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.7% |
93.5%
3.2 pts better
|
95.5%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% |
3.2%
2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.8% |
6.5%
4.7 pts better
|
11.4%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.4% |
6.5%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.5% |
19.9%
12.4 pts better
|
19.6%
12.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.4% |
18.7%
12.3 pts better
|
16.7%
10.3 pts better
|
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 | 27.3% |
19.6%
7.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
11 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 32.4% |
18.3%
14.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
17.5 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 | 1.0% |
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 38.1% |
26.4%
11.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
18.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.4% |
5.3%
5.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 58.6% |
68.9%
10.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
23.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 52.9% |
68.7%
15.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
26.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-19 · Fire 2024-07-19
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-11 · Fire 2023-08-11
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
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 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
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 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-19
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 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-19
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-26
C · Minimal harm
2024-07-19
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-08-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
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 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
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 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-19
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 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-19
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 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-19
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 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2023-10-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
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 2023-10-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
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 2023-10-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 2023-10-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
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 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-11
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-05
B · Minimal harm
2023-08-11
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 2023-10-05
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Liberty Lutheran Services
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Barnum, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bortz, Beverly
Corporate Director · Individual
Comstock, Amy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corbin, Ellen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ducato, Frank
Corporate Director · Individual
First Citizens Community Bank
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Fisher, Luanne
Corporate Officer · Individual
Galante, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hill, Nikki
Corporate Director · Individual
Hopke, Fred
Corporate Director · Individual
Kramer, Tamia
Corporate Director · Individual
Liberty Lutheran Services
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Lynn, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
Mercer Bucks Medical Association Pc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Myers, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Prince, Edward
Corporate Director · Individual
Silvis, Nancy
Corporate Director · Individual
Sliwinski, Martin
Corporate Director · Individual
Williams, Sara
Corporate Director · Individual
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