Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag is a nursing home in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 27, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Health citations since August 30, 202434 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on August 27, 2026
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS has cited this home for F0726 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS has cited this home for F0744 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 2, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0604 from the health inspection on March 21, 2025.
Health inspection on September 26, 2025
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Citation F0814. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on September 26, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on June 12, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2025.
Health inspection on March 21, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on August 30, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0744. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 30, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
Citation E0026. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (570) 524-2221
- Last standard health inspection
- August 27, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 102
- Residents per day, on average
- 65.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lutheran Senior Services East
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Pennsylvania average (34 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES EAST5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/17/1975
- COOPER, VALERIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/17/2009
Questions
When was Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag last inspected?
CMS lists August 27, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag have?
CMS lists 34 health citations since August 30, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.