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Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare
835 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301 · Washington County · (724) 222-4300
147 certified beds, about 143 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395671 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 21, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 15 health citations since May 2024, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the last three years; the largest was $8,824, and the latest is dated May 31, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
34.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Presbyterian Seniorcare Network, 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.
505/24
101/25
304/25
211/25
305/26
106/26
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 15 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
5E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
June 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain each resident received adequate supervision and assistance during care to prevent accidents which resulted in actual harm of a nondisplaced nasal bone (nose) fracture for one of five residents (Resident R1). This was identified as harm for past non-compliance.
May 21, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care and maintain oxygen equipment for three of eight sampled residents (Residents R1, R74, and R111).
- E Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of observations, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for five of eleven residents reviewed (Resident R40, R59, R67, R69, and R113).
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care was provided in a manner which maintained resident rights for one of three residents (Resident R149).
November 12, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- 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 facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to protect a resident from neglect that resulted in actual harm of a left distal fibula (lower leg above the ankle) fracture for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1). This was identified as harm for past non-compliance.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and documents, clinical record reviews, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide adequate supervision during transfer to prevent injury which resulted in the actual harm to Resident R1 of a leg fracture for one of five residents. This was identified as harm for past non-compliance.
April 25, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make grievance boxes accessible to residents on four of four locations, nursing units (three, four and five) and main lobby.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to maintain ongoing communication with the dialysis (a machine filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately) center for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R6).
- C Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to post contact information for Adult Protective Services (APS) as required, in the building.
January 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical and facility record review, facility submitted documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement for one of four residents (Resident R1). This was identified as past non-compliance.
May 31, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, facility provided documents, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement effective safety measures by not providing hot liquids in a manner that promotes safety for one of four residents reviewed (Resident R78), which resulted in actual harm of a second degree burn (involving the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin that is red blistered swollen and painful). This was identified as harm for past non-compliance for one resident (Resident R78).
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of policy, observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly maintain kitchen equipment in a sanitary condition and failed to properly label and date food products in the walk in coolers creating the potential for unsafe conditions and the potential for cross contamination in the main kitchen and in two of three kitchenettes(4th and 5th floor kitchenettes).
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documents, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and investigate incidents of possible neglect and abuse for two of three residents (Residents R27 and R35).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide person-centered care consistent with professional standards of practice by failing to follow physician orders for proper transfer of one of three residents(Resident R35) causing an injury.
- 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 review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility to make certain that medical supplies were properly stored and/or disposed of on one of two nursing units (Third Floor Nursing Unit).
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 4 on May 21, 2026, 2 on April 25, 2025, 2 on May 31, 2024.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 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 Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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) | 3.90 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.54 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.86 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 4.05 on weekdays and 3.54 on weekends, 13% 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 3.96 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 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 | 3.90 | 0.87 | 4.05 | 3.54 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 143 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.98 | 0.88 | 4.13 | 3.60 | 0.7% | 0 of 92 | 139 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.06 | 0.87 | 4.23 | 3.65 | 2.2% | 0 of 92 | 140 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.96 | 0.88 | 4.13 | 3.55 | 3.3% | 0 of 91 | 142 |
| 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.
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 | 22.6 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 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 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.0 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.7 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.6 | 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 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER OF WASHINGTON PENNSYLVANIA INC. CMS links this home to Presbyterian Seniorcare Network, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman, John | Corporate director | Individual | 05/15/2020 | |
| Frank, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 09/27/2024 | |
| Lin, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 05/15/2020 | |
| Massella, Joan | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Pieffer, James | Corporate director | Individual | 10/08/1989 | |
| Gray, Roberta | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/19/2017 | |
| Malisky, J | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/10/2010 | |
| Pieffer, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/08/1989 | |
| Ulrich, Tanya | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/03/2016 | |
| Presbyterian Seniorcare | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/1982 | |
| Gray, Roberta | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Kolesar, Sharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| McAfee, Lori Ann | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/26/2017 | |
| Pieffer, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/08/1989 | |
| Stechschulte, Donald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Presbyterian Seniorcare | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/1982 | |
| Kolesar, Sharon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| McAfee, Lori Ann | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/26/2017 | |
| Stechschulte, Donald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- 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 November 12, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
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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 Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 21, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the last three years.
- Does Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare 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 Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers, and links the home to Presbyterian Seniorcare Network. Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER OF WASHINGTON PENNSYLVANIA 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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