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South Mountain Restoration Cen
Building #1, South Mountain, PA 17261 · Franklin County · (717) 749-3121
159 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395583 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 18, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since December 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 5.65 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.28 of those hours.
50.4% 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 6 health citations on file.
September 18, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy and document review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to utilize kitchen equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen.
October 3, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observations, facility documents review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food/beverages and utilize equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the kitchen and in three of three nourishment refrigerators; and failed to serve food in a sanitary manner during one of two tray line observations.
December 7, 2023Standard inspection · 4 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 observation, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food safety in the main kitchen and in one of two nourishment refrigerators.
- E Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all required committee members attended quarterly Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) Committee meetings for one of four quarters reviewed (December 2022- February 2023).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one of 19 records reviewed (Residents 27).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed ensure the resident received care consistent with professional standards to prevent pressure ulcers for one of 21 residents reviewed (Resident 91). Findings Include: Review of facility policy, titled Dressing: Dry-Clean Technique, reviewed March 2023, revealed, 5. Remove the soiled dressing and discard into appropriate receptacle. 6. Remove soiled gloves. Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves. 7. Clean the wound with the ordered cleaning solution. Review of Resident 91's clinical record revealed diagnoses of muscle weakness (weakness of muscle movements) and pressure ulcer of the sacral region, stage 3 (ulcer on the skin with full thickness tissue loss). [...]
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on October 3, 2024, 4 on December 7, 2023, 5 on December 14, 2022.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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) | 5.65 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.28 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.43 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.00 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.37 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 48.6% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.21 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 6.15 on weekdays and 4.43 on weekends, 28% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 53.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.58 in April to June 2025 to 5.65 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 | 5.65 | 1.28 | 6.15 | 4.43 | 53.9% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.98 | 1.32 | 6.44 | 4.82 | 36.9% | 0 of 92 | 93 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.11 | 1.22 | 5.60 | 3.87 | 36.8% | 0 of 92 | 95 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.58 | 1.29 | 5.04 | 3.41 | 27.7% | 0 of 91 | 91 |
| 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
Staff pay at this home
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.
Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania
| 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.
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 | 12.7 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 62.3 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for South Mountain Restoration Cen's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerer, Melinda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Delacruz, Krista | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/09/2022 | |
| Hudzinski, Martin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/06/2014 | |
| Hyde, Bradley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/24/2016 | |
| Sloat, Shane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/15/2025 | |
| Pennsylvania Department of Human Services | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/15/2025 | |
| Commerer, Melinda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Delacruz, Krista | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/09/2022 | |
| Hudzinski, Martin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/06/2014 | |
| Hyde, Bradley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/24/2016 | |
| Sloat, Shane | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/15/2025 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 7, 2023: "Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly"
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 7, 2023: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 7, 2023: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Concordia at Spiritrust Luther Ridge Chambersburg, 9.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Chambersburg, 10.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce Chambersburg, 10.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Gardens at Gettysburg, the Gettysburg, 11.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center Chambersburg, 12 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Transitions Healthcare Shook Home Chambersburg, 12.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
Assisted living and personal care homes in South Mountain
Licensed assisted living residences and personal care homes in the same town or within 5 miles, each with its Pennsylvania licence record.
- Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road Fayetteville, 4.8 mi · licensed for 100 · personal care home
- Paramount Senior Living at Stonebrook Fayetteville, 4.8 mi · licensed for 44 · personal care home
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 South Mountain Restoration Cen's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates South Mountain Restoration Cen 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did South Mountain Restoration Cen get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on September 18, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has South Mountain Restoration Cen been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does South Mountain Restoration Cen 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 South Mountain Restoration Cen?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers. Legal business name: PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
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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