Home / Pennsylvania / Punxsutawney
Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center
411 1/2 W Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 · Jefferson County · (814) 938-6020
75 certified beds, about 54 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395618 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 8, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 47 health citations since December 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $24,042 in the last three years; the largest was $24,042, and the latest is dated October 18, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.76 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.71 of those hours.
34.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Bonamour Health Group, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
1512/23
101/24
103/24
1810/24
111/24
101/25
812/25
112/25
107/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 47 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
1K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
38D
2E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
July 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store and prepare food under sanitary conditions.
December 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that pressure ulcer care/prevention treatments were provided as ordered for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 3).
December 8, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food items that were palatable.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was stored and prepared under sanitary conditions.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policies and clinical records as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents medication regimen was free from unnecessary psychotropic medication (drugs that affect a person's mental state, emotions, and behavior) for one of 31 residents reviewed (Residents 19). The facility's policy regarding antipsychotic medication use, dated May 15, 2025, indicated that residents will not receive as needed doses of psychotropic medications unless that medication is necessary to treat a specific condition that is documented in the clinical record. The need to continue as needed orders for psychotropic medications beyond 14 days requires that the practitioner document the rationale for the extended order. The duration of the as needed order will be indicated in the order. [...]
- D Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were positioned appropriately while eating for one of 31 residents reviewed (Resident 36).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical record reviews, facility investigation documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident received assistance devices to prevent accidents for one of 31 residents reviewed (Resident 50).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, as well as observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly assess the potential entrapment risks from the use of bed rails for one of 31 residents reviewed (Resident 36).
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's plans of correction for previous surveys, and the results of the current survey, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to correct quality deficiencies and ensure that plans to improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical record reviews, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow CDC guidelines to reduce the spread of infections and prevent cross-contamination related to an Multi-Drug resistant organism (MDRO bacteria that may make them resistant to some antibiotics) infection in the urine for one of 31 residents reviewed (Resident 42).
January 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the accountability of controlled medications (drugs with the potential to be abused) for two of five residents reviewed (Residents 2, 5).
November 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, clinical records, and investigation documents, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from abuse for two of four residents reviewed (Residents 2, 3).
October 18, 2024Standard inspection · 18 citations
- K Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of manufacturer's instructions, clinical records, and written safety and resident information, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the residents' environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible by ensuring that mechanical lifts used to transfer residents were equipped with hanger bar latches as required on one of two lifts in use (Invacare 450 Full Body Mechanical Lift), placing the safety of the residents in an Immediate Jeopardy situation. The facility also failed to provide an environment that was free of accident hazards for residents who were at risk for falls by failing to follow care-planned interventions for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 47).
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, resident interviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food items at appetizing temperatures.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was served under sanitary conditions, failed to store food in accordance with professional standards of food service safety, and failure to ensure that dietary staff wore appropriate hair coverings in the kitchen.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to determine if residents were safe to self-administer medications for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 10).
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and homelike environment related to residents' wheelchairs for three of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 6, 33, 53).
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the state ombudsman and/or the resident and resident's responsible party in writing regarding the reason for transfers/discharge to the hospital for five of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 8, 30, 36, 55, 102).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a written notice of the facility's bed-hold policy to the resident and/or the resident's representative at the time of a transfer for five of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 8, 30, 36, 55, 102).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete accurate Minimum Data Set assessments for five of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 5, 8, 27, 46, 47).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as family and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were provided with showers as scheduled for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 19).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were followed for three of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 10, 37, 47).
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the accountability of controlled medications (drugs with the potential to be abused) for three of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 5, 28, 30).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that pharmacy recommendations related to drug irregularities were acted upon by a physician for two of 17 residents reviewed (Residents 7, 37).
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a medication administration error rate that was less than five percent.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medications were properly labeled in one of two medication carts reviewed, and failed to label a multi-dose vial with the date it was opened in one of one medication room reviewed.
- D Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of job descriptions and the deficiencies cited during the current survey, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) failed to assume responsibility for effective management of the facility to ensure that the facility operated in compliance with state regulations and codes by not ensuring that mechanical lifts used to transfer residents were equipped with hanger bar latches without which the resident's health and safety are jeopardized for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 30).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and accurately documented for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 102).
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's plans of correction for previous surveys, and the results of the current survey, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to correct quality deficiencies and ensure that plans to improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that proper infection control practices were followed while providing medications for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 19).
March 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow recommendations from the optometrist for follow-up appointments for five of seven residents (Residents 2, 3, 4, 6, 7).
January 31, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to support and accommodate a resident's choices and preferences for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 3).
December 7, 2023Standard inspection · 15 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the physician was notified of a resident's change in condition for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 4).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete accurate Minimum Data Set assessments for three of 22 residents reviewed (Residents 5, 11, 40).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care plans were updated to reflect changes in residents' care needs for two of 22 residents reviewed (Residents 2, 35).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing assessments were completed, and the physician was notified of a resident's change in condition for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 4).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that treatments for pressure ulcers were provided as ordered by the physician for two of 22 residents reviewed (Residents 4, 22).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician-ordered contracture management services were provided as care planned for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 11).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident received assistance devices to prevent accidents for two of 22 residents reviewed (Residents 20, 34).
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accountability for controlled medications (drugs with the potential to be abused) for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 5).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medications were properly secured in the medication cart.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety by failing to properly label and date refrigerated and frozen foods.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain clinical records that were complete and accurately documented for two of 22 residents reviewed (Residents 18, 42).
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's plans of correction and the results of the current survey, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to correct quality deficiencies and ensure that plans to improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that proper infection control practices were followed while providing catheter care for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 22).
- C Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate care for two of 22 residents reviewed who had an indwelling urinary catheter (Residents 4, 18).
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the required nursing staffing information was posted daily.
Fire safety inspections
35 fire safety citations on file: 7 on December 8, 2025, 3 on January 7, 2025, 13 on October 18, 2024, 12 on December 7, 2023.
Every fire safety citation35 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Meet other general requirements.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- B Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have an externally vented heating system.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- C Meet other general requirements.
- C Meet other general requirements.
- C Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- C Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- B Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- B Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- D Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- B Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2024 | Fine | $24,042 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.76 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.37 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.39 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.40 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.92 on weekdays and 2.37 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.41 in April to June 2025 to 2.76 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.76 | 0.71 | 2.92 | 2.37 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 54 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.87 | 0.74 | 3.02 | 2.47 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.94 | 0.74 | 3.12 | 2.50 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.41 | 0.77 | 3.57 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 44 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.3 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.8 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MULBERRY HEALTHCARE OPERATING, LLC. CMS links this home to Bonamour Health Group, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zidele, Yeshayahu | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 06/28/2022 |
| Zidele, Mordechai | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 06/28/2022 | |
| Zidele, Yeshayahu | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 06/28/2022 | |
| Bonamour Health Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/12/2024 | |
| Deet, Laura | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/28/2022 | |
| Bonamour Health Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/27/2025 | |
| Deet, Laura | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/28/2022 | |
| Roscoe, Brandon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/28/2022 | |
| Zidele, Mordechai | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/28/2022 | |
| Zidele, Yeshayahu | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/28/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on December 22, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on January 23, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 13, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on October 18, 2024: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.37 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 8, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $24,042 in the last three years.
- Does Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Bonamour Health Group. Legal business name: MULBERRY HEALTHCARE OPERATING, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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