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Chambers Pointe Health Care Center
1425 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 · Franklin County · (717) 261-0220
50 certified beds, about 47 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395944 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 25, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 18 health citations since November 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $15,593 in the last three years; the largest was $7,797, and the latest is dated November 29, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.81 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.98 of those hours.
58.6% 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.
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 18 health citations on file.
March 25, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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 24 residents reviewed (Resident 42).
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food at appetizing temperatures.
- 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 food in accordance with professional standards of food service safety, by failing to properly label and date frozen foods on one of two units (Dogwood unit).
- 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 complete air mattress safety assessments for two of 24 residents reviewed (Residents 21, 45) who utilized air mattresses.
August 4, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from neglect for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 2) resulting in a fall with a fracture.
February 28, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- 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 review of clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents' chairs were clean for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident 10).
- 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 comprehensive Minimum Data Set assessments for two of 19 residents reviewed (Residents 17, 24).
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide effective pain management for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident 17).
August 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a therapeutic diet was provided as ordered by the physician for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1).
March 13, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility's policies and observations, as well as resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food items that were palatable and at proper 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 facility policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, by failing to ensure that dietary staff wore hair coverings that completely covered their hair during food handling and not storing food properly.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and review of clinical records, as well as resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make ongoing efforts to resolve a grievances.
- 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 a review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to respond timely to a pharmacy recommendation for one of 30 residents reviewed (Resident 36).
- 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 and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident's representative in writing regarding the reason for hospitalization for one of 30 residents reviewed (Resident 38).
- 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 facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's care plan was updated/revised to reflect the resident's specific care needs for one of 30 residents reviewed (Resident 21).
- 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 observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that controlled medications were stored in a separately-locked, permanently-affixed compartment in one of two medication rooms reviewed (Main), and failed to discard expired medical supplies in one of two medication rooms reviewed (Evergreen).
November 29, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G 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 review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans that included specific and individualized interventions to address the care needs of residents for two of three residents reviewed (Residents 1, 3), resulting in a fall with a head injury.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, investigative reports, and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to take precautions to prevent injury to a resident caused by not having foot rests on his wheelchair during transport for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1), resulting in a fall with a head injury.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on February 28, 2025, 3 on April 21, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,796 |
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,797 |
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) | 4.81 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.98 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.27 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.95 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.88 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 58.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 43.8% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.63 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 5.03 on weekdays and 4.27 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 20.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.86 in April to June 2025 to 4.81 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 | 4.81 | 0.98 | 5.03 | 4.27 | 20.3% | 0 of 90 | 47 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.70 | 1.14 | 4.91 | 4.16 | 22.2% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.50 | 1.01 | 4.62 | 4.19 | 11.3% | 0 of 92 | 48 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.86 | 1.12 | 5.02 | 4.45 | 5.7% | 0 of 91 | 46 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 14.7 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.4 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.9 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.3 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MENNO-HAVEN, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers and Trades Trust Company | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 12/01/2018 | |
| George, Carolyn | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Gingrich, Charlene | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Gipe, Ronald | Corporate director | Individual | 05/23/2022 | |
| Macbride, Lynn | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| O'Donnell, Patrick | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Peterson, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Sciamanna, David | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Trinh, Suzanne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Warner, Paula | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Williams, Anthony | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Yeager, Wayne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Beins, Roger | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Fritz, Ryan | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Martin, Tiffany | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2023 | |
| Nelson, Charles | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/03/2006 | |
| Starliper, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/06/2025 |
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 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- 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 March 25, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- 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 February 28, 2025: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 28, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center Chambersburg, 0.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Brookview Health Care Center Chambersburg, 1.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Transitions Healthcare Shook Home Chambersburg, 1.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Chambersburg, 1.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce Chambersburg, 2.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Concordia at Spiritrust Luther Ridge Chambersburg, 4.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Quincy Retirement Community Waynesboro, 11 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Shippensburg, 11 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 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 Chambers Pointe Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Chambers Pointe Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Chambers Pointe Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 25, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Chambers Pointe Health Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $15,593 in the last three years.
- Does Chambers Pointe Health Care 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 Chambers Pointe Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: MENNO-HAVEN, 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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