Home / Pennsylvania / Lower Burrell
100 Little Drive, Lower Burrell, PA 15068 · Westmoreland County · (724) 339-1071
103 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395208 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 17, 2026, inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 81 health citations since December 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.62 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.00 of those hours.
58.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Core Healthcare, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
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.
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 81 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly maintain kitchen equipment in a sanitary condition creating the potential for cross contamination in the main kitchen of the facility, and failed to properly monitor refrigerator temperatures for two of two nursing units (East and Northwest) which created the potential for food borne illness.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to make certain resident medication regimens were free from potentially unnecessary psychotropic (substances that act on the brain to alter cognition, perception, and mood) medications without adequate indications for use for three of six residents (Resident R2, R19, and R90).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility policy, clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess the nutritional status as required, failed to properly monitor weight and nutrition status by failing to obtain weights or act upon weight changes for four of six residents (Resident R5, R30, R40, and R50), and failed to update an individualized care plan to address the resident's specific nutritional concerns for two of six resident (Resident R40 and R50) records reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, staff interviews, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for five of six residents (Residents R1, R4, R47, R54, and R61).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store medications in two of three medication carts (North Hall Medication Cart and [NAME] Hall Medication Cart) and one of two medication storage rooms (East Medication Room) and failed to properly secure a medication cart while not in use for one of three medication carts (East Hall Medication Cart).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, resident clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to obtain a diagnosis for hospice services for one of four residents (Resident R60) and failed to ensure the coordination of hospice services with facility services to meet the needs of each resident for end of life care for three of four residents (Residents R9, R60, and R61).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that a COVID-19 vaccination was offered to five of five residents (Residents R6, R8, R34, R37, and R65).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Effective Communication for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Resident Rights for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Infection Control for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Compliance and Ethics for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Dementia Management and Resident Abuse Prevention for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8) and failed to ensure that three of three sampled Nurse Aides received a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education per year (NA Employee E4, NA Employee E5, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility in-service documentation, personnel files, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Behavioral Health for five of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E4, NA Employee E5, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E6, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7, and NA Employee E8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide medications as ordered by the physician and ensure the physician was appropriately notified of missed medication doses for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R21).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) assessments accurately reflected the resident's status for one of five residents (Residents R5).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's care plan was updated and revised to reflect the resident's specific care needs for one of three residents (Residents R47).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain physician orders for management of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) for one of two residents (Resident R64) and failed to procure complete physician's orders for one of two residents (Resident R47).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct ongoing accurate assessments to ensure that bedrails were used to meet residents' needs and the risks associated with bedrail usage for two of five residents (Residents R3 and R7).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide evidence medication regimen reviews (MRRs) were reviewed by the resident's attending physician monthly for two of five residents (Residents R3 and R8).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that an influenza immunization was offered to one of five residents (Resident R65).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that equipment was in safe operating condition for one of two crash carts (East Hall Crash Cart).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services needed for residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for one of three residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record, observations, and interviews with staff and residents, the facility failed to provide appropriate care and treatment for a wound for one of four residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Activity of Daily Living (ADL) assistance for three of five residents (Residents R1, R2, and R3).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide goods and services resulting in neglect that resulted in the actual harm of a left hip fracture for one of five residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain each resident received adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents which resulted in actual harm of a left hip fracture for one of five residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to document the date the grievance was received, a summary statement of the resident's grievance, steps taken to investigate the grievance, a summary of findings/conclusions regarding the resident's grievance, whether the grievance was confirmed or not confirmed, corrective actions implemented, and the date of written decision issued for one of one resident's (Resident R1) allegation of neglect. (Resident R1)
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policies, documents, resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an abuse/neglect policy that thoroughly investigated allegations for one of one event with allegations of neglect. (4/5/25).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policies, documents and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide evidence that an alleged allegation of neglect for one of one event (4/5/25), was thoroughly investigated as required.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to properly date and store food products in a manner to prevent foodborne illness in the main kitchen (Main Kitchen).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct care plan conferences and failed to ensure a resident or resident representative was notified in advance of care conference meetings for four of four residents (Resident R12, R36, and R39).
Inspectors wroteReview of facility policy and documentation, resident and staff interviews revealed that the facility failed to to document and include followup from four of four months and resident council meeting for four of four months and failed to have/offer resident council meetings for two of four months.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct an initial Enabler/Assist Rail/ Device Evaluation assessment for one of three residents (Resident R30), and failed to compete ongoing accurate assessments to ensure that enabler/side rail assist bars were used to meet residents' needs and the risks associated with enabler bar/side rail assist bar usage for three of three residents (R7, R8, and R30).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to investigate, and report an allegation of abuse and or neglect for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R24).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for pain management one of three residents (Resident R223).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, job descriptions, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to adhere to acceptable standards of practice related to monitoring of Food Service operations, resident interviews, and participation in care plan meetings by the Registered Dietitian for six out of six months ( October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, and March 2025).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, staff, and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Activity of Daily Living (ADL) assistance for one of six residents (Resident R33).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents received the necessary services, consistent with professional standards of practice to promote healing and prevent infection for one of four residents (Residents R27).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident with limited mobility receives appropriate services, equipment, and assistance to maintain or improve mobility for one of three residents (Resident R223).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to timely assess the nutritional status for one of two residents (Resident R23).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, staff interviews, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care related to oxygen management for two of four residents (Resident R41 and R274).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical record and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to make certain consistent dialysis communication was maintained for one of two residents (Resident R12).
Inspectors wroteBased upon clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that any irregularities submitted in the medication regiment reviews (MRR) by pharmacy were reviewed by a physician for one out of four residents (Resident R12).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents are free from significant medication errors for one of five residents (Resident R27).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to date opened medications and properly store medications in one of five medication carts observed (two East Hall) and properly store/label medication in one of two medication rooms (two East) and medications found unsecured at resident's bedside for one of six residents (Residents R31).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to identify and or review a change in dietary recommendations for one of three residents (Resident R17).
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, review of Quality Assurance attendance records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings at least quarterly for one of four quarterly meeting (June 2024 thru September 2024). Findings Include: The facility Quality Assurance Performance improvement plan last reviewed 2/20/25, indicated that the facility staff practice is to schedule monthly QAPI meetings to ensure regulatory compliance for quarterly meetings. Review of Quality Assurance attendance records dated 2024, did not include quarterly sign in documents from 5/13/24 to 10/24/24. During an interview on 3/7/25, at 12:05 p.m. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident clinical records, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement infection control monitoring and management during a COVID-19 outbreak for three of three residents (Resident R12, R33, and R36), and the facility failed to ensure that proper infection control practices were followed during medication administration for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R274).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents were provided appropriate treatment and care for one of three residents (Residents R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to inform a resident's representative in advance of the proposed care, including the risk and benefits of the prescribed medication for one of three sampled residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident records, admission documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain admission documentation for one of six residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to employ staff with the required skills and competencies to carry out the daily functions of the Dietary Department (Food Service Director Employee E9) for six of twelve months.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to properly date and store food products, and maintain clean equipment in a manner to prevent foodborne illness in the main kitchen.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for three out of five residents sampled with facility-initiated transfers (Residents R16, R24, and, R212).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a transfer notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for three of four residents (Resident R16, R24, and R212). Findings Include: A review of the facility policy Transfer and Discharge-30 day reviewed 3/4/24, indicated that the a copy of the transfer and discharge notice will be sent to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Review of Resident R16's clinical record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], and readmitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of COPD, (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- a group of progressive lung disorders characterized by increasing breathlessness), high blood pressure, and heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident or resident's representative of the facility bed-hold policy (an agreement for the facility to hold a bed for an agreed upon rate during a hospitalization) for three of four resident hospital transfers (Residents R16, R24, and R212). Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Leave Day-Bed Hold Policy dated 3/4/24, indicated that the facility establish procedures that ensure residents and/or responsible parties are properly informed of bed hold options, potential financial obligations, and processes to be followed in order to guarantee a bed upon the resident's return to the facility should a resident need to be absent from the facility for a period of time for hospitalization or other medical or therapeutic leave. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans to meet care needs for three of ten residents (Residents R21, R25, R34).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility provided documentation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to issue an accurate Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice form (SNF ABN CMS-10055) for one of three residents (Resident R163).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, facility documents, clinical records, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain residents were free from neglect for one of eight residents (Resident R49).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policies, resident record review, observation, and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of resident medications for one of three residents (Resident R112).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, newly hired personnel records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a current FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) background check on an employee prior to her date of hire for one out of five personnel records (Licensed Practical Nurse Employee E3).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that MDS assessments accurately reflected the resident's status for one of six residents (Resident R25).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident and a resident's representative was provided a summary of their completed baseline care plan for two of six residents (Resident R21 and R33).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician orders for one of eight residents (Resident R49).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to change an indwelling catheter (insertion of a tube into the bladder to drain urine) as ordered for one of three residents (Resident R14), and failed to obtain a valid medical diagnosis for an indwelling urinary catheter and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care related to urinary catheter usage for one of three residents (Resident R52).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, interviews, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for one of four residents (Residents R16).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a trauma survivor with trauma informed care to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization of the resident for one of two residents (Resident R34).
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents with dementia receive the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for two of four residents reviewed (Resident R1 and R49).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the physician responded timely pharmacy medication recommendations for one out of five sampled residents (Resident R49).
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medication for two of five residents (Resident R21 and R25).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to date opened medications and properly store medications in one of two medication carts (West Assignment).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical records, and resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that emergency dental care was provided for one of two residents (Resident R19).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, employee education records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on effective communication for one of five direct care staff members (Nurse Aide Employee E10).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, employee education records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) for five of five staff members (Employees E10, E12, E13, E14. E15).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, employee education records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on behavioral health for one of five staff members (Nurse Aide Employee E10).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to perform accurate post-fall documentation for two of five residents (Resident R2 and R3) and failed to ensure that a resident received neurological assessments after an incident involving a fall for one of five residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents were provided appropriate post-fall care for one of five residents (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent injury during bed mobility, resulting in a fall that required transfer to the hospital for one of five residents (Resident R1).
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on March 7, 2025, 2 on May 17, 2024.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.62 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.33 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.97 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 58.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 80.0% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 5.44 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.73 on weekdays and 3.33 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.46 in April to June 2025 to 3.62 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 | 3.62 | 1.00 | 3.73 | 3.33 | 5.7% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.61 | 0.97 | 3.63 | 3.54 | 13.3% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.53 | 0.80 | 3.55 | 3.50 | 16.4% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.46 | 0.81 | 3.51 | 3.36 | 11.8% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| 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
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. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| 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.
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 | 5.4 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 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 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.7 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.4 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.9 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| 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 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (49.9% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
49.9% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Pennsylvania: 100 better, 108 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 32 eligible stays.
10.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Pennsylvania: 3 better, 9 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 36 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
US median of homes 7.1% · Pennsylvania: 7 better, 5 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 17 eligible stays.
66.7% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania54.4% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 21 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 42 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 42 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Pennsylvania100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 15 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Core Healthcare, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Pennsylvania Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/13/2024 |
| Eisen, Joshua | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Raintree Consulting Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/13/2024 | |
| Bish, Charles | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Eisen, Joshua | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Zdrale, Nikolai | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Bish, Charles | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Eisen, Joshua | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Zdrale, Nikolai | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/13/2024 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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