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Embassy of Huntingdon Park
1229 Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652 · Huntingdon County · (814) 643-4210
93 certified beds, about 82 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395297 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 33 health citations since May 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 2.98 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.39 of those hours.
55.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Embassy Healthcare, an affiliated group of 33 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.
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 33 health citations on file.
March 5, 2026Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical record reviews, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physicians orders regarding medication administration were followed for three of 47 residents reviewed (Residents 2, 63, and 85).
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of planned, written menus, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their pre-approved planned menu.
- 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 policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings Include:A facility policy regarding food storage, dated July 10, 2025, revealed that foods that are stored on ladder/speed racks must be fully covered to prevent contamination from airborne contaminates as well as dripping condensation. Either use a bag that covers the entire cart, or cover each individually. Observations of the walk in cooler on March 2, 2026, at 9:58 a.m. revealed an uncovered wheeled tray cart. The top tray had individual cookies on Styrofoam plates that were not wrapped and were open to air. The tray below the cookies was individual servings of pureed pears that were not wrapped and were open to air. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the dignity of two of 47 residents reviewed (Residents 35, 52) who had an indwelling urinary catheter.
- 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 clean and homelike environment in residents' rooms for one of 47 residents reviewed (Resident 13) and in the second floor shower room.
- D 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 review of policies, clinical records, and information provided by the facility, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a thorough investigation was completed into the resident's concerns during food committee.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, clinical records and investigative reports, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from any physical restraints not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms for one of 47 residents reviewed (Resident 48).
- 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 ensure that residents were assessed and received trauma-informed care to eliminate or mitigate triggers for residents with the diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (a mental and behavioral disorder that develops related to a terrifying event) for one of 47 residents reviewed (Resident 11).
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of personnel files, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nurse aide performance evaluations were completed at least annually for three of five nurse aides reviewed (Nurse Aide 4, Nurse Aide 5, and Nurse Aide 6).
- 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 policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly date medications after they were opened in two of two medication carts reviewed (First floor and second floor carts), and failed to discard expired medical supplies (Residents 46, 72, 80, 82).
- 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 facility policy, clinical record reviews, observations, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to honor food preferences for one of 47 residents reviewed (Resident 26).
- 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 and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that appropriate signage was posted for a resident with special infection control isolation needs for three of 47 residents reviewed (Residents 35, 89, 90).
February 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to honor the resident and the responsible party's right to make informed decisions regarding his/her treatment for one of eight residents reviewed (Resident 1).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders for one of eight residents reviewed (Resident 1) and failed to assess a wound for one of eight residents reviewed (Resident 2).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that pressure ulcers were treated with the current physician's orders for one of 8 residents reviewed (Resident 4).
- 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 policy and observations, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards.
August 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical record reviews, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders regarding medication administration were followed for one of seven residents reviewed (Resident 2).
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that treatments for pressure ulcers were provided as ordered by the physician for one of seven residents reviewed (Resident 3).
April 10, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were followed for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 20), failed to administer insulin per manufacturer's instructions for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 78), and failed to follow wound recommendations for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 80).
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow pressure ulcer treatment recommendations from a wound consultation for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 11).
- 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, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, and investigation documents, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff reported an allegation of verbal abuse in a timely manner for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 5).
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain laboratory studies as ordered by the physician for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 27).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of established infection control guidelines, facility policy, and residents' clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow infection control guidelines from the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to reduce the spread of infections and prevent cross-contamination for one of 34 residents reviewed (Resident 41).
May 21, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility requirements according to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), review of Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Reports, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to electronically submit direct care staffing information for one of four quarters reviewed (fiscal year quarter one 2024).
- E 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 policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care plans were updated to reflect changes in residents' care needs for three of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 28, 39, 75).
- E Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to flush an intravenous (IV) line and to change an intravenous line dressing and caps (caps that disinfect IV ports) as ordered by the physician for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 48).
- 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 policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that ice was prepared and stored under sanitary conditions in one of two ice machines observed, and failed to ensure that food in the main kitchen was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 provide appropriate services to maintain personal grooming and hygiene for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 13) who was dependent for care.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and facility investigation documents, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that interventions were in place and functioning to prevent behaviors for one of 29 residents reviewed (Resident 66).
- 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 maintain accountability for controlled medications (drugs with the potential to be abused) for two of 29 residents reviewed (Residents 28, 48).
- 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.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 4 on March 5, 2026, 5 on April 10, 2025, 7 on May 21, 2024.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- C Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- C Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- C Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- C Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- C Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- C Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
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) | 2.98 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.39 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.73 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.92 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 64.3% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.48 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 2.73 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.54 in April to June 2025 to 2.98 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 | 2.98 | 0.39 | 3.09 | 2.73 | 6.4% | 0 of 90 | 82 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.21 | 0.44 | 3.34 | 2.87 | 3.7% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.58 | 0.47 | 3.74 | 3.16 | 6.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.54 | 0.39 | 3.69 | 3.18 | 4.9% | 0 of 91 | 87 |
| 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 | 11.4 | 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 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.5 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.5 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EMBASSY HUNTINGDON PARK LLC. CMS links this home to Embassy Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Pa Tenant 2 Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/10/2020 |
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/10/2020 |
| Handler, Aaron | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/09/2022 | |
| Repchick, George | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/09/2022 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/09/2022 | |
| Anderson, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Handler, Aaron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Repchick, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/09/2022 | |
| Roscoe, Brandon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/08/2025 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/08/2025 | |
| Anderson, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Handler, Aaron | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/09/2022 | |
| Repchick, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/09/2022 | |
| Roscoe, Brandon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "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 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.73 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Westminster Woods at Huntingdo Huntingdon, 1.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Tyrone, 17.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 72 citations
- Valley View Haven, Inc Belleville, 18.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Embassy of Woodland Park Orbisonia, 18.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 53 citations
- Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Altoona, 19.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 56 citations
- Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg, 20.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Hollidaysburg, 20.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Garvey Manor Hollidaysburg, 20.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 31 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 Embassy of Huntingdon Park's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Embassy of Huntingdon Park 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Embassy of Huntingdon Park get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 5, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Embassy of Huntingdon Park been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Embassy of Huntingdon Park 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 Embassy of Huntingdon Park?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Embassy Healthcare. Legal business name: EMBASSY HUNTINGDON PARK 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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