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Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
590 South Fifth Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042 · Lebanon County · (717) 274-0421
324 certified beds, about 267 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395770 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 21, 2024, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 24 health citations since December 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $61,830 in the last three years; the largest was $51,277, and the latest is dated February 2, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.05 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.17 of those hours.
40.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
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.
612/22
712/23
611/24
102/25
112/25
112/25
102/26
103/26
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 24 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
1K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
1E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
March 31, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to employ a full-time qualified dietary services manager in the absence of a full-time registered dietitian.
February 2, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- K 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 facility policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store and label medications on six of 10 nursing units (1C, 1D, 3C, 3D, 3F, 4F) and in the central supply room, to ensure the correct and safe administration of medications for 34 of 43 sampled residents (Residents 9-42). This failure put residents at risk for medication administration errors and resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation.
December 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident or responsible party of physician ordered changes for one of five sampled residents. (Resident 1)
December 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative of the bed hold and transfer, including the reasons for the move, and Ombudsman information, in writing at the time of a facility-initiated transfer from the facility for one of three sampled residents who were transferred to the hospital. (Resident 1)
February 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 clinical record review, facility documentation review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify resident's physician and responsible party of change in condition for one of eight sampled residents. (Resident 1)
November 21, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, review of documentation submitted by the facility, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from mental abuse, which resulted in psychosocial harm for two of 36 residents reviewed. (Residents 65, 227)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed to accurately reflect the current status of two of 36 sampled residents. (Residents 57 and 178)
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan that addressed individual resident needs as identified in the comprehensive assessment for four of 36 sampled residents. (Residents 49, 62, 133, 242)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were implemented for one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 224)
- D 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 clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess bladder incontinence and provide services to restore bladder function as much as possible for one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 133)
- C Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to dispose of trash and refuse properly.
December 1, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, observation, and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to maintain adequate grooming and personal hygiene for two of four sampled residents who required assistance with activities of daily living. (Residents 61, 78)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physicians' orders or care plan interventions were implemented for four of 39 sampled residents. (Residents 1, 61, 117, 188)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and interventions in a timely manner in order to address behaviors for one of seven sampled residents with a potential for behaviors. (Resident 188)
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of as needed pain medication for two of six sampled residents on pain management. (Residents 162, 198)
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized person-centered plan to render trauma informed care to a resident with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for one of 39 sampled residents. (Resident 160)
- 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 observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medications/biologicals were securely stored in a medication storage room on one of nine nursing units. (Unit 4F)
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of resident council minutes, individual and group resident interviews, staff interviews, observations, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were served preferred food items on their meal trays on three of nine nursing units, and included four of 39 sampled residents. (Nursing units 2C, 2D, and 3D, Residents 69, 90, 199 and 212)
December 9, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food under sanitary conditions in the dietary department.
- E 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 clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a licensed pharmacist conducted medication regimen reviews at least monthly for five of 36 sampled residents. (Residents 47, 76, 118, 145, 155)
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the local Area Agency of Aging and the State Survey Agency for of one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 50)
- 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 clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent contractures for one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 113)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that safety interventions for skin tears and falls were in place for one of 36 sampled residents. (Resident 10)
- C Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and a review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a qualified full-time social worker for a facility with more than 120 beds.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | Fine | $10,553 |
| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $51,277 |
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) | 3.05 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.17 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.93 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.98 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 59.1% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.66 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 3.09 on weekdays and 2.93 on weekends, 5% 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 3.83 in April to June 2025 to 3.05 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 | 3.05 | 0.17 | 3.09 | 2.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 267 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.29 | 0.18 | 3.36 | 3.11 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 267 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.93 | 0.27 | 4.07 | 3.56 | 10.9% | 0 of 92 | 263 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.83 | 0.30 | 3.97 | 3.48 | 11.2% | 0 of 91 | 261 |
| 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 | 21.8 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.0 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.4 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CEDAR HAVEN ACQUISITION LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blalack, Charles | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 05/31/2015 |
| Stauffer, George | Corporate director | Individual | 08/16/2022 | |
| Lehman, Gary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2014 | |
| Pearlstein, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/29/2022 | |
| Blalack, Charles | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2014 | |
| Pearlstein, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/29/2022 |
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 9 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 31, 2026: "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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 2, 2026: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 22, 2025: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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- Cornwall Manor Cornwall, 4.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Myerstown Nursing and Rehab LLC Myerstown, 5.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Lebanon Valley Home the Annville, 5.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Stoneridge Poplar Run Myerstown, 6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- United Zion Retirement Communi Lititz, 9.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Mt Hope Nazarene Retirement Community Manheim, 9.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
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 Cedar Haven Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cedar Haven Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cedar Haven Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 21, 2024. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Cedar Haven Healthcare Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $61,830 in the last three years.
- Does Cedar Haven Healthcare 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 Cedar Haven Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: CEDAR HAVEN ACQUISITION 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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