Home / Pennsylvania / Erie
Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg
4855 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506 · Erie County · (814) 836-5300
80 certified beds, about 76 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2002
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 396081 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 12, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since November 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.21 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.32 of those hours.
CMS links it to Lecom Senior Living, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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 4 health citations on file.
September 12, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 label multi-dose containers of Tuberculin solution (used to test for the disease tuberculosis) with the date they were opened in one of two medication storage rooms.
January 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the hospice/facility agreement and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain current information related to Hospice services for one of three residents reviewed (Closed Record Resident CR1).
October 4, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
November 30, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of PAHAN 694, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care in a manner that maintained the resident's psychosocial well-being for six of 24 residents reviewed (Residents R68, R26, R53, R56, R57, and R65).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, observations, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders in accordance with standards of practice regarding respiratory care equipment for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident R11).
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 4 on September 12, 2025, 1 on October 4, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- C Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- B Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.21 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.32 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.67 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.22 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.67 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.57 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.43 on weekdays and 3.67 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.84 in April to June 2025 to 4.21 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 | 4.21 | 1.32 | 4.43 | 3.67 | 12.0% | 0 of 90 | 76 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.18 | 1.47 | 4.32 | 3.82 | 14.1% | 0 of 92 | 75 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.64 | 1.59 | 4.74 | 4.39 | 12.8% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.84 | 1.55 | 5.03 | 4.37 | 37.8% | 0 of 91 | 66 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 30.1 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 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 | 2.6 | 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 | 38.5 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.1 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.7 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.0 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LECOM AT ASBURY RIDGE LLC. CMS links this home to Lecom Senior Living, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek Manor | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2025 |
| Babiak, Jaime | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Babiak, Jaime | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Eckert, Mary | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Ferretti, John | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Ferretti, Silvia | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Fierro, Vincent | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Fucci, Esther | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Kelly, Joseph | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Lin, James | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Savocchio, Joyce | General partnership interest | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Millcreek Manor | Trustee of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2025 | |
| Babiak, Jaime | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Eckert, Mary | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2008 | |
| Ferretti, John | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Ferretti, Silvia | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2008 | |
| Fierro, Vincent | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2008 | |
| Fucci, Esther | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2008 | |
| Kelly, Joseph | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Lin, James | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 03/29/2024 | |
| Savocchio, Joyce | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2008 | |
| Millcreek Manor | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2025 | |
| Babiak, Jaime | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Lin, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/14/2025 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 6, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 12, 2025: "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 long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Seniorcare Erie, 2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Fairview Manor Fairview, 2.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehab Erie, 3.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Lecom at Presque Isle, Inc Erie, 3.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West Girard, 3.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Forestview Erie, 4.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Millcreek Manor Erie, 4.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC Erie, 4.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 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 Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on September 12, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg 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 Lecom at Asbury Ridge Dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg?
- CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Lecom Senior Living. Legal business name: LECOM AT ASBURY RIDGE 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.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.