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Pennswood Village
Route 413, Newtown, PA 18940 · Bucks County · (215) 968-9110
53 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 1980
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395473 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 3, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 5 health citations since February 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $32,349 in the last three years; the largest was $16,801, and the latest is dated April 3, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.73 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.69 of those hours.
27.3% 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 5 health citations on file.
December 3, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, review of facility policy and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed clinically assess and notify the resident's physician after a change in condition for 1 out of 16 residents reviewed (Residents R12).
- D Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, review of facility policy and review of clinical records, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's physician orders were accurate for 1 out of 16 residents reviewed (Resident R12).
April 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews with staff, it was determined the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse by Employee E1 which resulted in actual harm to Resident R1 who sustained a bruise and hematoma (collection of blood outside of a blood vessel) to right hand and wrist for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1).
December 5, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, hospital records, facility documentation, facility policies, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines, and interviews with staff, it was determined the facility failed to provide care and services that meet the professional standards of quality and as outlined in resident's plan of care for one of 13 residents reviewed (Resident R17). The facility failed to accurately and timely notify the physician after Resident R17 who was on blood thinner medication, sustained a fall in the bathroom. The facility failed to conduct comprehensive assesment of Resident R17 in a timely manner after the resident showed abnormal blood pressure levels following the fall and after the administration of a routine anti-coagulant medication. [...]
- D Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility records, job descriptions, and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) did not effectively manage the facility related to ensuring that the facility provided care and services that met the professional standards of quality and as outlined in resident's plan of care. Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing failed to ensure that accurately and timely notification of the physician after Resident R17 who was on a blood thinner medication, fell in the bathroom. Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing failed to ensure proper procedures were followed related to re-assessing Resident R17 in a timely manner after the resident was assessed with elevated blood pressure levels following a fall and after routine medication was administered. [...]
February 15, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | Fine | $15,548 |
| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.73 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.69 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.25 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.98 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.44 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 5.92 on weekdays and 5.25 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.64 in April to June 2025 to 5.73 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 | 5.73 | 1.69 | 5.92 | 5.25 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.69 | 1.88 | 5.89 | 5.17 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.32 | 1.72 | 5.53 | 4.80 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.64 | 1.77 | 5.87 | 5.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 33 |
| 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 | 25.3 | 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 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 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 | 22.8 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.4 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PENNSWOOD VILLAGE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitlock, Charles | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/20/2017 | |
| Bartl, Juliann | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Cogshall, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2019 | |
| Coppa, Mike | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Dandridge, Delia | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2010 | |
| Fritsch, Elizabeth | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2020 | |
| Lump, Irene | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2020 | |
| Mack, Charles | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Mervine, Lawrence | Corporate director | Individual | 05/10/2017 | |
| Parry Bogert, Jaclyn | Corporate director | Individual | 05/10/2017 | |
| Storm, Elliot | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2019 | |
| Stuart, Lorna | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| McQuaid, Timothy | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/27/2021 | |
| Murray, Daniel | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/19/2018 |
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 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 3, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Chandler Hall Health Services Newtown, 0.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Pickering Manor Home Newtown, 1.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Holland Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Holland, 2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Crestview Center Langhorne, 2.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Richboro Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Richboro, 2.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Oxford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Langhorne, 3.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Yardley, 5.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Langhorne Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center Langhorne, 5.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 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 Pennswood Village's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pennswood Village 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pennswood Village get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 3, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Pennswood Village been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $32,349 in the last three years.
- Does Pennswood Village accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Pennswood Village?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers. Legal business name: PENNSWOOD VILLAGE.
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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