Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-29 · Fire 2024-12-10
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
West Reading, PA
West Reading Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
425 Buttonwood Street, West Reading, PA
(610) 373-5166
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
176
Certified beds
Average residents
139
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Genesis Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.82
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.81
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.76
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.7
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.2
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 78.6% |
86.9%
8.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
14.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.5% |
93.5%
19 pts worse
|
95.5%
21 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% |
3.2%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 61.6% |
6.5%
55.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
50.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.2% |
6.5%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.5% |
19.9%
6.4 pts better
|
19.6%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.8% |
18.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
3.1 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 | 21.4% |
19.6%
1.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.8% |
18.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.9%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.8% |
1.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.1% |
26.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
5.3%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 35.2% |
68.9%
33.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
46.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.5% |
9.8%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 41.9% |
68.7%
26.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
37.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.4% |
23.1%
1.7 pts better
|
23.9%
2.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-12-10 · Fire 2024-01-25
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2023-02-16
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2025-03-04
C · Minimal harm
2024-12-10
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-24
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-08-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-24
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-24
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-02-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-20
C · Minimal harm
2024-01-25
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-02-20
C · Minimal harm
2024-01-25
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-02-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-04-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-04-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-16
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-04-20
C · Minimal harm
2023-02-16
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-20
C · Minimal harm
2023-02-16
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-04-20
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-29
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-29
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-29
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-18
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 2025-03-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
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 2025-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2025-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
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 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
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 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
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 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2025-02-04
C · Minimal harm
2024-12-10
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 2025-01-27
C · Minimal harm
2024-12-10
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-01-27
C · Minimal harm
2024-12-10
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-27
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-28
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 2024-07-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-03-06
C · Minimal harm
2024-01-25
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 2024-03-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-15
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-11-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-15
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-11-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-15
F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2023-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-15
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 2023-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-15
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-15
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-11-08
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Genesis Pm Pa Operations LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Berg, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bridgeford, Laura
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Fishman, Steven
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Gen Operations I LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Gen Operations Ii LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Healthcare Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Healthcare LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Genesis Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Ghc Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Hccf Management Group Xi LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Mendelson, Avi
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mitchell, Darwin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Welltower Op LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Whitman, Arnold
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Zac Properties Xi LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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