Home / Pennsylvania / Carlisle
Sarah a Todd Memorial Home
1000 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 · Cumberland County · (717) 245-2187
117 certified beds, about 106 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395677 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 8, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since February 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 4.51 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
27.5% 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.
102/24
312/24
201/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 6 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 8, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to complete a comprehensive assessment after a significant change in condition for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 7).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for two of 22 residents reviewed (Resident 10 and 72). Findings Include:Review of Resident 10's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease (when a disease or condition impairs kidney function, causing kidney damage to worsen over several months or years) and dementia (the loss of cognitive functioning that interferes with a person's daily life and activities). Review of Resident 10's clinical record revealed an elopement risk assessment was completed on November 21, 2025, and determined Resident 10 was at risk for elopement. [...]
December 19, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- 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 select facility documentation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to utilize and monitor equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and one of three dining areas ([NAME] Unit).
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide medications in a manner that respected the residents' dignity for two of 10 residents observed for medication administration (Residents 23 and 53).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and manufacturer guidance reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow infection control procedures for three of 10 residents observed for medication administration (Residents 18, 23, and 53).
February 1, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, record review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide respiratory care/oxygen services consistent with professional standards of practice for one of 21 residents reviewed (Resident 86).
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 3 on December 19, 2024, 1 on February 1, 2024, 1 on March 2, 2023.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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) | 4.51 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.13 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.83 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 9.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.46 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 4.67 on weekdays and 4.13 on weekends, 12% 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 4.31 in April to June 2025 to 4.51 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 | 4.51 | 0.87 | 4.67 | 4.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 106 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.29 | 0.82 | 4.41 | 4.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.23 | 0.79 | 4.37 | 3.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.31 | 0.81 | 4.43 | 3.99 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| 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 | 18.6 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 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 | 12.1 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.1 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.1 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.3 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST HOMES.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Church of Christ Homes | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/1981 |
| Blose, Leroy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/26/2018 | |
| Boone, Rebecca | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/23/2020 | |
| Deaner, Kay | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/22/2024 | |
| Domingos, Tita | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/25/2024 | |
| Fields, Tony | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Hein, Dwight | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/28/2025 | |
| Kern, Craig | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/25/2025 | |
| Lyons, James | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/25/2024 | |
| Paul, Emerson | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/28/2022 | |
| Prinz, Donna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/27/2023 | |
| Rankin, Christopher | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/27/2023 | |
| Rieker, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/26/2018 | |
| Russell, Galen | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/22/2021 | |
| Womack, Kenneth | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/28/2022 | |
| Eyster, Sharon | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/31/2022 | |
| Fields, Meredith | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/10/2025 | |
| Gourley, Ronald | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2012 | |
| Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2009 | |
| Marsh and McLennan Companies, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/15/2024 | |
| Adams, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/04/2019 | |
| Arnold, Erica | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/13/2023 | |
| Bart, Justyna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Dierolf, Lori | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/16/2022 | |
| Duncan, Ronald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/28/2022 | |
| Eyster, Sharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/31/2022 | |
| Fields, Meredith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/10/2025 | |
| Gagnon, Tempest | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/03/2023 | |
| Gourley, Ronald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Gramm, Luanne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/02/2017 | |
| Jayman, Erin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/18/2018 | |
| Newland, Jasmine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/26/2023 | |
| Shelly, Craig | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/12/2025 | |
| Starner, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/09/2009 | |
| Velez, Victoria | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/1995 | |
| Weiser, Neil | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2019 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/20/2025 | |
| Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/20/2025 | |
| Fulton Bank, N.a. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2015 | |
| Marsh and McLennan Companies, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/20/2025 | |
| Pennsylvania Association of Director of Nursing Administration (padona | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| United Church of Christ Homes | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/20/2025 | |
| Adams, Kimberly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/04/2019 | |
| Arnold, Erica | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/13/2023 | |
| Bart, Justyna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Blose, Leroy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/26/2018 | |
| Boone, Rebecca | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/23/2020 | |
| Deaner, Kay | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/22/2024 | |
| Dierolf, Lori | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/16/2022 | |
| Domingos, Tita | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/25/2024 | |
| Duncan, Ronald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2022 | |
| Eyster, Sharon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/31/2022 | |
| Fields, Meredith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/10/2025 | |
| Fields, Tony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/24/2023 | |
| Gagnon, Tempest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/03/2023 | |
| Gourley, Ronald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Gramm, Luanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/02/2017 | |
| Hein, Dwight | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/28/2025 | |
| Jayman, Erin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/18/2018 | |
| Kern, Craig | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/25/2025 | |
| Lyons, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/25/2024 | |
| Newland, Jasmine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/26/2023 | |
| Paul, Emerson | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/28/2022 | |
| Prinz, Donna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/27/2023 | |
| Rankin, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/27/2023 | |
| Rieker, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/26/2018 | |
| Russell, Galen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/22/2021 | |
| Shelly, Craig | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/12/2025 | |
| Starner, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/09/2009 | |
| Velez, Victoria | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/1995 | |
| Weiser, Neil | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/19/2019 | |
| Womack, Kenneth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/28/2022 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 8, 2026: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 19, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 19, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 19, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Carlisle, 0.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 71 citations
- Chapel Pointe at Carlisle Carlisle, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Letort Spring Nursing and Rehab LLC Carlisle, 1.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 59 citations
- Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community Carlisle, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Carlisle, 2.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Swaim Health Center Newville, 10.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Sarah a Todd Memorial Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Sarah a Todd Memorial Home 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 Sarah a Todd Memorial Home get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 8, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Sarah a Todd Memorial Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Sarah a Todd Memorial Home 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 Sarah a Todd Memorial Home?
- CMS lists 74 owners and managers. Legal business name: UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST HOMES.
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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