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Bethany Village Retirement Center
5225 Wilson Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 · Cumberland County · (717) 766-0279
69 certified beds, about 65 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395386 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 18, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.39 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.64 of those hours.
27.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Asbury Communities, 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.
401/24
411/24
412/25
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 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 18, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adaptive feeding devices for two of two residents reviewed (Residents 21 and 27).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and utilize kitchen equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident environment is free from accident hazards for one of 16 residents reviewed (Resident 64). Findings Include:Review of Resident 64's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included hyperlipidemia (elevated levels of fats in the blood) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Review of Resident 64's physician's orders revealed an order for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Suspension (Flonase - a steroid medicine that is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and itchy or watery eyes), one spray in both nostrils two times a day for allergy symptoms, with an active date of February 7, 2025. [...]
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on select facility recipe review, completion of one meal test tray, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food that is appetizing and attractive.
November 14, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observations, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure care and services are provided in accordance with professional standards of practice that will meet each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs for three of 21 residents reviewed (Residents 6, 22, and 63).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free of unnecessary psychotropic medications for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 63).
- 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 policy review facility provided documents, facility policies and procedures, and interviews with staff and residents, it was determined that the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from mental abuse and neglect by Employee 3 for one of 21 residents (Resident 34)
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on completion of one meal test tray and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food at appetizing temperatures at one of one meal tested.
January 11, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food, beverages, and nutritional supplements in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen, four of four nourishment areas, and two of three medication storage areas.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the assessment accurately reflects the resident's status for one of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 28).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain oxygen equipment in a sanitary manner for one of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 43).
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that garbage and refuse was disposed of properly, and sanitary conditions were maintained in the garbage storage area for one of one dumpster observed.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 3 on December 18, 2025, 2 on November 14, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 4.39 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.64 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.15 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.53 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.23 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.78 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 4.49 on weekdays and 4.15 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 11.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.27 in April to June 2025 to 4.39 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 | 4.39 | 0.64 | 4.49 | 4.15 | 11.7% | 0 of 90 | 65 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.49 | 0.65 | 4.61 | 4.16 | 11.4% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.20 | 0.62 | 4.33 | 3.88 | 4.3% | 0 of 92 | 65 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.27 | 0.59 | 4.39 | 3.97 | 5.2% | 0 of 91 | 66 |
| 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 | 11.9 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 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 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.2 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.9 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.3 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ASBURY ATLANTIC, INC. CMS links this home to Asbury Communities, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/2006 |
| Andrews, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Harbison, Barbara | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Hill-Milbourne, Veronica | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shuman, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Sproles, Efonda | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Andrews, Todd | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Jeanneret, Andrew | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/07/2017 | |
| Joseph, Andrew | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2006 | |
| Lively, Henri | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/11/2019 | |
| Asbury Communities Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2024 | |
| Haldipur, Namrata | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2006 | |
| Jeanneret, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Joseph, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Lively, Henri | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/24/2025 |
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.
- 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 December 18, 2025: "Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 18, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 14, 2024: "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."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 14, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg Mechanicsburg, 1.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Vibra Rehabilitation Center Mechanicsburg, 1.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village Mechanicsburg, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr Camp Hill, 3.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Gardens at West Shore, the Camp Hill, 4.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 56 citations
- Gardens at Camp Hill, the Camp Hill, 4.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Homeland Center Harrisburg, 6.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Harrisburg, 7.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 36 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Bethany Village Retirement Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bethany Village Retirement Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bethany Village Retirement Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 18, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Bethany Village Retirement Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bethany Village Retirement 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 Bethany Village Retirement Center?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Asbury Communities. Legal business name: ASBURY ATLANTIC, INC.
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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