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Moravian Manor
300 West Lemon Street, Lititz, PA 17543 · Lancaster County · (717) 626-0214
119 certified beds, about 79 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395325 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 28, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since September 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 4.90 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.71 of those hours.
51.5% 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 10 health citations on file.
August 28, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observations and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity during meal service in one of two dining rooms (Herrnhut).
April 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the National Fire Protection Agency's (NFPA) 96, observation and interview with staff, it was determined the facility failed to provide an environment free of accident hazards for one of two dining areas. (2nd floor dining room).
July 31, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an injury of unknown origin for one of the 18 residents reviewed (Resident 53).
September 15, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased upon review of clinical records, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident's code status coincided with resident's wishes and failed to ensure those wishes were identified in resident's medical record for two of 24 residents reviewed (Residents 20 and 49).
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and procedure, clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to notify resident's representative of medication changes and failed to notify a physician of a resident's weight gain for two out of 24 residents reviewed. (Resident 23 and Resident 225)
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy and procedure, and review of documentation provided by the facility, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an injury of unknown origin for one of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 37).
- 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 upon clinical record review, it was determined the facility failed to notify the State Ombudsman's office of hospitalization of a resident for one of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 51).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interviews with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure assessments accurately reflect the resident's status for one of two closed records reviewed (Resident 73).
- 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 upon clinical record review, it was determined the facility failed to update and revise care plans to reflect resident's current status for one of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 52).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to follow recommendation by a would specialist consultant for one of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident 41) Review of Resident 41's progress notes revealed an entry dated July 18 2023 at 11:38 p.m. stating resident with SDTI (Suspected Deep Tissue Injury- brown or black tissues caused by damage due to pressure that is under the skin). Review of Resident 41's Wound care consultant report dated July 21, 2023 revealed the resident had a SDTI and recommended to have an Albumin level (blood test to determine protein in the blood needed for healing). Review of Resident 41's clinical record revealed there was no documented evidence resident 41 had the blood test drawn as recommended by the wound specialist. Interview with the Director of Nursing on September 15, 2023 at 10:35 a.m. [...]
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 28, 2025, 3 on July 31, 2024, 1 on September 15, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- C Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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) | 4.90 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.58 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.57 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.48 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 5.03 on weekdays and 4.58 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.45 in April to June 2025 to 4.90 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 | 4.90 | 0.71 | 5.03 | 4.58 | 1.5% | 0 of 90 | 79 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.95 | 0.61 | 5.06 | 4.66 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 78 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.85 | 0.67 | 4.98 | 4.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.45 | 0.59 | 5.64 | 4.98 | 2.9% | 0 of 91 | 80 |
| 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 | 25.5 | 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 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 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 | 22.6 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.4 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.2 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.5 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MORAVIAN MANORS INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitas Communities | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2023 | |
| Meier, Cynthia | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2025 | |
| Swartley, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2005 | |
| Unitas Communities | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2025 | |
| Boyle, Virginia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/06/2023 | |
| Meier, Cynthia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Meier, Cynthia | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Swartley, James | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/08/2025 | |
| Unitas Communities | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/08/2025 | |
| Boyle, Virginia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/06/2023 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2024: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 15, 2023: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lititz Lititz, 0.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Luther Acres Manor Lititz, 1.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Brethren Village Lancaster, 3.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Rehabilitation Center at Brethren Village LLC Lancaster, 3.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Lancaster, 3.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Landis Homes Lititz, 3.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Pleasant View Communities Manheim, 4.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- United Zion Retirement Communi Lititz, 4.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 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 Moravian Manor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Moravian Manor 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 Moravian Manor get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on August 28, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Moravian Manor been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Moravian Manor 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 Moravian Manor?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers. Legal business name: MORAVIAN MANORS 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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